Mapping a way to improve activity and health in Kidsgrove
September 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Kidsgrove residents are being asked to support a pioneering new consultation project being launched by the Borough Council and its project partner Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent (SASSOT) to help improve their health and wellbeing.
A unique online mapping system specifically developed for this purpose will be used by Kidsgrove residents as part of a public consultation which will go beyond the ‘surface value’ of sports and leisure provision in Kidsgrove in order to gather data from a wide audience.
As well as providing the data and helping to better understand what sport and physical activities local people would like to access, the initiative will also help to shape future investment into key services, such as leisure facilities, parks and open spaces or other physical activities for the community. [Read more…]
Have your say on Neighbourhood Plan
September 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Biddulph residents, supported by Biddulph Town Council, are undertaking the formal pre-submission consultation of the draft Neighbourhood Development Plan and draft Neighbourhood Development Order for Biddulph.
Consultation started on Monday 23 September and runs to Monday 4 November, midday. This is a six-week statutory consultation period and the Town Council welcome comments on the draft documents.
To view the documents, hard copies together with consultation forms can be found at the following locations: [Read more…]
Victoria Gardens scheme gets underway
September 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Work on the community garden scheme in Station Road, adjacent to Sainsbury’s, is now underway.
The project will include new fountains, benches and a statue paying tribute to its mining heritage.
This phase – part one of two – is the first 3 circles with the fountains, memorial area and then a quiet area with benches.
The Town Council have been working on a design for the memorial area that includes a sponsored brick scheme, where people can record the names of loved ones that worked in the mining industry. They are keen to hear from anyone who would like more information about this.
The Gardens are expected to be completed by spring next year.
Biddulph Moor Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular
September 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Biddulph Moor Bonfire & Fireworks Committee with representatives from the community, are once again, holding their Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular.
The event will take place on Saturday 2nd November 2019 at Biddulph Moor Village Hall on Hot Lane, Biddulph Moor and gates will open at 6:00pm. [Read more…]
Aldi sale falls through
July 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Budget supermarket chain Aldi have pulled out of their plans to open a store on the former Meadows Special School site on Tunstall Road.
While the exact reason that Aldi have withdrawn from the deal remains unclear, Staffordshire County Councillor Mark Deaville, Cabinet Member for Commercial said: [Read more…]
Green belt land at Gillow Heath marked for housing
July 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Land at Gillow Heath has been removed from the green belt to be included in the Local Plan and marked for future housing development.
The land, bordering the sewage works on Marsh Green Road at Gillow Heath, has now been included after the secretary of state for housing judged 12 acres of land previously earmarked along Biddulph Valley Way needed to be removed due to be being ‘unsound’, [Read more…]
Biddulph Festival 2019
July 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Biddulph Festival is well under way with lots of great events still to look forward to.
Every year the Festival hosts a variety of arts inspired, community and charity events for all ages and budgets from 13th June to 31st July. [Read more…]
New Tea Rooms at Biddulph Grange Gardens
July 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
New café and visitor facilities planned for Biddulph Grange Garden
This summer exciting new facilities are being built for visitors at Biddulph Grange Garden.
There are plans to open a beautiful new tea room in the historic Camellia House in time for the summer holidays. [Read more…]
Biddulph Festival 2019
May 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This year’s theme is ‘Carnival’ and organisors are hoping for a colourful array of costumes and displays for a bright and beautiful Launch Day on Saturday 29th June.
By popular demand, Biddulph by the Sea makes a return. Come along for sand, donkey rides, Punch & Judy, fair rides, community stalls and ice cream on Saturday 20th July. Other firm favourites such as Ukulele Day, Variety Show, Biddulph Up In Arms events, Biddulph Fun Day, Flower Festival, Churches Together Cafes & Evening walks make a welcome return along with lots of other great events. [Read more…]