Local News
Officers have used VR headsets in schools across Staffordshire as part of our #DitchTheBlade campaign promoting anti-knife education in schools. The campaign, which has been running this week (17 November) has seen officers visit a number of schools across the county. So far this year, around 500 year seven students have participated in the three-day […]
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has backed a proposal to create a unitary authority on existing borough boundaries if local government reorganisation is forced on Staffordshire. But members at the meeting of Full Council also voted in favour of writing to the Ministry of Local Government, Housing and Communities to say that Government plans to replace Staffordshire’s […]
John Pass Jewellers and Newcastle-under-Lyme School team up to give Adoption Matters families a truly magical Polar Express adventure On Saturday 15 November, adopter families from Stoke-on-Trent based children’s charity, Adoption Matters, embarked on a magical Polar Express journey from Froghall Station, along the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire, all made possible through the […]
With retailers playing a critical role in preventing underage access to knives and other age-restricted goods, they are being reminded about their responsibilities in a new campaign. Trading Standards officers from Staffordshire County Council are working with Staffordshire Police to prevent underage knife sales. This is to help reduce serious incidents and to keep communities […]
People aged between 40 and 74 living in Staffordshire are being encouraged to book a free NHS Health Check. Staffordshire County Council is making it easier than ever for residents to look after their health, with the checks now available at convenient community locations and mobile van services. The NHS Health Checks, delivered by Everyone […]
All 62 county councillors in Staffordshire have jointly called for the Prime Minister to scrap local government reorganisation (LGR) in Staffordshire. In a letter to the PM led by county council leader Ian Cooper, they say that whilst supporting devolution to transfer decision making to local areas, structural reorganisation of councils is unnecessary in Staffordshire […]
A landmark regeneration scheme on a brownfield site in Newcastle town centre is one step closer to getting off the ground now essential funding has been approved. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council rubber stamped the allocation of over £916,000 developer funding to support the scheme in Marsh Parade, transforming the long-vacant site of the former Zanzibar/ Ritzy/ […]
Consultation is underway on proposed changes to a document governing planning development into the 2040s. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is sharing its provisional updates to the Draft Local Plan following feedback from the Government-appointed Planning Inspector. Running until 17th December, residents, businesses and other groups can comment on the latest proposed changes to the Plan – […]
Parents are being encouraged to warn teenagers of the health risks from vaping – as suspected laced vapes are believed to be being circulated in the county. Since the start of the autumn term, three young people have needed hospital treatment. All have recovered. Police believe vapes suspected of containing THC or Spice – a synthetic cannabinoid – are being sold or offered to teenagers. Many people experience […]
Officers and partners are investigating after 20 tonnes of waste was fly-tipped at an industrial estate, close to a residential area, in Talke recently. The waste was deposited by a HGV which arrived at Imperial Works, Coalpit Hill, on Wednesday (29 October). Officers identified the vehicle as stolen and two days later (Friday 31 October), […]
