A new mobile-friendly Force website which will make it easier for communities to get information and share their views has been launched by Staffordshire Police.
The new site [Read more…]
Staffordshire Police launches new mobile-friendly website
May 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Don’t lose your voice – check you are registered to vote!
April 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Local Councils are calling on people to act now – so they don’t lose their voice in upcoming elections.
And the message is: If you can’t vote, you haven’t got a voice.
If you are not registered, you could miss out on being able to vote in the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election on May 5.
There will also be a national referendum on June 23, on whether or not the United Kingdom should remain in the European Union.
Polling cards have been posted to adult residents, if you have not received your polling card you should contact the Council to ensure you are registered to vote.
Alternatively, you can also register to vote via the government’s Gov.UK website at:
www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Halls Road Play Area plans on display
March 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council now has the proposed designs for the new play area at Halls Road Playing Field in Biddulph.
All residents of Biddulph are invited to come and have a look at the various options for the play equipment and have your say.
The plans will be on display at Biddulph Town Hall on Wednesday 16 March between midday and 6.45pm on Wednesday 16 March – come and have a look and make your comments.
Biddulph Chases Acorns
March 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Last years Acorn winner Kathryn Wood
Some years ago Biddulph Rotary took over the running and administration of the Acorn Awards Trust, and has been making the awards to the winners at an annual ceremony. [Read more…]
Celebrate Staffordshire Day
February 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The first ever Staffordshire Day will take place on Sunday 1st May, and Staffs County Council want you to get involved!
While many other counties have their own official celebrations, Staffordshire have never had one until now, so this is a chance to shout about the greatness of Staffordshire! [Read more…]
Biddulph Neighbourhood Plan
January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Biddulph Town Council are taking advantage of a national scheme to give communities more say over how their neighbourhoods develop. The Town Council intend to prepare a Neighbourhood Development Plan for the Parish and have applied to Staffs Moorlands District Council to designate the whole of the parish as the Neighbourhood Plan Area. The District Council is seeking people’s views on the proposed Neighbourhood Areas – the first step towards preparation of a Neighbourhood Development Plan. [Read more…]
Plans to improve Biddulph Town Hall
January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Plans to improve the services provided at Biddulph Town Hall have been given the green light by district planners. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council’s planning committee have approved proposals to install a glazed extension at the building. The Council’s customer reception and self serve points will move to the new glazed foyer which will also provide improved accommodation for the police services which operate from the building ensuring they remain in the town hall. [Read more…]
Tipping point
January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A new review of waste disposal sites across Staffordshire could see Biddulph Recycling Centre in Bemersley Road facing closure only months after residents were reasured that it would remain open. The Biddulph waste tip was originally proposed for closure due to the supposed proximity of alternative facilities, and as part of cuts to save Staffs County Council around £150,000 a year. But residents and local councillors complained that the nearest county council run recycling centres in Leek or Burslem were far from easy for Biddulph residents to access. [Read more…]
The Big Biddulph (Fairtrade) Breakfast
January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Big Biddulph (Fairtrade) Breakfast and Funny (Fairtrade) Hat Show will take place on Saturday 12 March at Biddulph Town Hall 10-11.30. The Search is on to find Biddulph’s wackiest hat, made from packaging materials! Rules for entrants to the Funny (Fairtrade) Hat Competition: hats must include at least two pieces of Fairtrade packaging, with the Fairtrade Mark clearly visible to the judges. Certificates for the best in each group; prize for the best overall entry. Funny Hat Parade – anyone can enter the Funny Hat Parade – hats can be made from anything; but they must be homemade, not bought! Tickets for The Big Biddulph Breakfast cost £1 per person, and entry to Funny Hat Show is free. Completed hats can also be entered into Biddulph High School’s Trash-to – Treasure Event on Tuesday 22nd March.
The Casserole Club
January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
People from Biddulph are being encouraged to do something great with a plate to help out an older person this winter as part of a unique community food-sharing project. Winter puts many extra pressures on older people, preventing them from getting out, not eating properly and, with fewer visits from people, this can lead to social isolation and loneliness. But one scheme making a difference is Casserole Club.