The Town Council voted as part of its budget setting process to invest in a ‘Kidsgrove Ranger’ who is expected to start in April.
So what will the Ranger do we hear you ask? [Read more…]
Kidsgrove Ranger
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Discover your local heritage this April
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Did you know the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) gave out £63,900 to groups in your area last year?
From celebrating the history of Clough Hall Park to remembering how women in Staffordshire kitchens helped win the First World War, get involved in your area’s heritage this April. [Read more…]
G.E.C. Retired Club Kidsgrove 40th Anniversary & Reunion
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The G.E.C. Retired Club will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary at the Congleton Road Community Centre in Butt Lane on Saturday 12th of May from 1 to 5pm. [Read more…]
Victoria Gardens scheme in Station Road gets go ahead
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The planning application for the community gardens in Station Road adjacent to Sainsbury’s have been approved by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Planning Committee.
The project in Station Road, Biddulph, is set to include new fountains, benches and a statue paying tribute to its mining heritage using £60,000 of Section 106 money given to the Town Council to carry out works in the area left over from the development of Sainsbury’s Store. [Read more…]
Getting social with the Council
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An ever increasing number of people are using social media to communicate, find information, keep up with the news and participate in society – and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has added to its online community presence by joining Facebook.
The Council has already done a lot of work to make it easier for everyone to contact them – including relaunching their website and introducing a customer portal so that people can create their own individual accounts with them. [Read more…]
Acorn Awards 2018
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Do you know a Young Person to be Proud of?
A young person who has achieved in the academic,
sporting, artistic or in a caring capacity?
A young person who has performed an act of unusual
perseverance, courage or service to others? [Read more…]
Local Plan for Staffordshire Moorlands moves a step closer
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The Local Plan for the Staffordshire Moorlands looks set to be submitted to the Government in the summer.
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has published its Submission Version of the document which sets out the strategy for the development of housing and employment in the district up to 2031. [Read more…]
Live & Local present the Busquitos
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This brillant streetband showcases its energtic and highly eccentric and very catchy trad-influenced comedic jazz, jumping into the crowd at every opportunity, kidnapping audience members, and staging mock weddings.
Dazzling funny they bring a smile to everyone’s faces. At Biddulph Moor Village Hall on Thursday 26th April at 8pm. Tickets available from Moor Store, Biddulph Moor or ring 01782 523573 for more information. Adults £9.50 Concessions £7.50.
Station parking pay by phone
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East Midlands Trains have introduced a new payment system at Alsager and Kidsgrove Stations where customers can simply use a phone to pay for their parking.
Called ‘RingGo’ the system means customers won’t need to make sure they have the cash or change to pay for their parking – making it even easier to travel by train, and time-pressed commuters will benefit of not having to buy a pay and display ticket and return to their vehicle when they’re in a rush. [Read more…]
Petition for Linley junction safety
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Another serious accident at the dangerous Linley Road/Linley Lane junction has prompted concerned residents to set up a petition to get traffic lights installed as a matter of urgency.
Following numerous crashes and a fatality 17 years ago residents have been campaigning for safety measures such as a speed limit reduction or traffic lights at this accident hot spot. [Read more…]