Conditional Report
An independent report comissioned by Kidsgrove Town Council into the current condition of the Sports Centre has been released.
Basic repairs are quoted to be around £300,000 with further work likely to be necessary in the coming years which could add up to £2.4 million which the consultants say would be better put towards the cost of building a new centre to higher standards. [Read more…]
Biddulph’s two War Memorials have been given Grade II listed status by Historic England as part of a five-year project to add 2,500 war memorials to the protected list.
The memorials are located at the junction of John Street and Congleton Road, and in the grounds of St Lawrence’s Church. [Read more…]
Local Police Community Support Officer Peter Johnson has been awarded ‘The David Pearsall Award for Police Community Support Officer of the Year’.
Mr David Pearsall commissioned his award for presentation to the Police Community Support Officer who the Chief Constable has judged as being the PCSO of the previous year. [Read more…]
Alsager residents will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of the town through a major Household Survey designed to capture views on a wide range of issues.
Every household in Alsager is receiving a flyer informing them about the Survey and where to access it online or obtain printed copies. [Read more…]
After an absence of more than 5 years, RICK WAKEMAN returns to Alsager on Friday 6th January 2018 with ‘New Year Piano Resolutions.’
This year Rick has performed in Israel, Japan, Europe and only recently returned from 6 weeks in Canada and U.S.A. for yet another extensive UK tour, so we are extremely lucky to have secured this one-night appearance for Alsager. [Read more…]
After two years, David Dingle, has stepped down in his role as acting Town Clerk to Alsager Town Council.
Following the recruitment of Nicola Clarke in September 2017, David has completed a thorough hand over and is now able to pass on the mantle and enjoy his retirement. [Read more…]
Hilary Baxter was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award recently by Bill Oddie at the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s (IFAW) Annual Animal Action Awards for running Alsager Animals in Need for many years.
Fiona Bruce MP said [Read more…]
Amy Wyatt, a 17 year old member at Alsager Bridgestone Amateur Swimming Club has recently taken part in a Relay Channel Swim on 2nd September 2017.
Amy says, “I have been swimming for as long as I can remember and have been a member of Alsager
Bridgestone for over 10 years. During this time I have swam competitively in numerous swimming galas, achieving both personal and team successes. Being a level 2 qualified swimming coach, I also teach and develop other swimmers within the swimming club, which I find very rewarding and hope to develop further. “ [Read more…]
Residents in Butt Lane who came together to turn a derelict parcel of land in the centre of their town into a Peace Garden in honour of local hero Reginald Mitchell have been left angered and shocked by the owners decision to put the land on the market weeks after work on the project saw benches and flower beds installed.
The sudden announcement of the sale is being considered by many as a cynical attempt to cash in on the goodwill of the community by the owners of the land, advertising giants JC Decaux, who have put it up for sale at auction to be held on16th October with a guide price of £35,000, leaving all those who have committed their time and money extremely disappointed. [Read more…]
Did you know that Clough Hall Park was once the Paradise of the Potteries? With a dancing platform, zip line, railway and performances from famous French tightrope walker Blondin, it rivalled Trentham gardens in its day.
Now, thanks to National Lottery players, Kidsgrove is getting set for a series of community events to recreate Clough Hall Park’s iconic past, including acrobatic performances, storytellers, music and comedians. [Read more…]