ELECTION NOTICE

As nobody stood for election in the Saltway Ward of Werrington, we now have to reissue an Election Notice.  Anyone wishing to stand for this ward as a Parish Councillor can complete a nomination to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.

For more information, and a nomination form, please contact the Clerk at [email protected] or tel 07775 328903.

Election Notice – Saltway Ward

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Election of Town and Parish Councillors

Notice is hereby given that an election is to be held for Town and Parish Councillors for the areas listed below:

1. Nomination papers must be hand delivered to the Returning Officer, Elections Team, Reception, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ on any day after the date of this notice, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays) but NO LATER THAN 4pm Tuesday 4th April 2023.

2. Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ during the times stated above.

3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 4th May 2023 between the hours of 7.00 am and 10.00 pm.

4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 17th April 2023. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register–to–vote

5. Applications to vote by post and requests to amend or cancel an existing postal vote and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ by 5pm Tuesday 18th April 2023.

6. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Tuesday 25th April 2023. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply–for–photo–id–voterauthority–certificate

7. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ by 5pm on Tuesday 25th April 2023.

8. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ by 5pm on Thursday 4th May 2023.

Andrew Stokes

Dated: Wednesday 22 March 2023                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Returning Officer 

Printed and published by the Returning Officer, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Election of District Councillors

Notice is hereby given that an election is to be held for District Councillors for the Wards listed below:

1. Nomination papers must be hand delivered to the Returning Officer, Elections Team, Reception, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ on any day after the date of this notice, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays) but NO LATER THAN 4pm Tuesday 4th April 2023.

2. Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ during the times stated above.

3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 4th May 2023 between the hours of 7.00 am and 10.00 pm.

4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 17th April 2023. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register–to–vote

5. Applications to vote by post and requests to amend or cancel an existing postal vote and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ by 5pm Tuesday 18th April 2023.

6. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Tuesday 25th April 2023. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply–for–photo–idvoter–authority–certificate

7. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ by 5pm on Tuesday 25th April 2023.

8. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ by 5pm on Thursday 4th May 2023.

                                                                                                                                                          Andrew Stokes

Returning Officer 

Dated: Wednesday 22 March 2023                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Printed and published by the Returning Officer, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HQ

Please use the park facilities responsibly over the summer holidays

Proposed ‘No Waiting’ Restrictions on A52 Cellarhead Road and Southlowe Road

Notice dated 15.09.2021
Draft Plan BC 91_2

Current Volunteer Opportunities Through Staffordshire Commissioners Office

The Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office (SCO) is seeking volunteers for a range of roles independent to Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, which support the continuous improvement of both services through public scrutiny:

Appropriate Adults:

• Provide independent support to detainees who may be vulnerable, helping them understand what is happening during the police interview and investigation.
• Ensure the police comply with legislation relating to the detainee.
• Aid communication between the detainee, the police and others as required.

Safer Neighbourhood Panels:

• Made up of local residents who meet regularly with their area’s Neighbourhood Policing Commander, holding them to account for policing in their communities.
• Analyse local crime and anti-social behaviour data and provide constructive challenge to Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs).
• Work collaboratively with NPTs to produce written reports on scrutiny topics.

Ethics Transparency and Audit Panel:

• Three roles are available – we’d particularly like to attract qualified accountants with an interest in public service and community safety.
• Approximately three days spread over a month, with an allowance paid.
• Oversees the governance arrangements of the SCO, the police, and fire and rescue.
• Acts as an Audit Committee for all three organisations.
• Experience of working with senior management along with the skill of reporting writing and use of Microsoft office is desirable.
• The deadline for application is 7 May, with virtual interviews taking place via MS Teams from 17 May onwards.

For more information and how to apply, visit: https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/get-involved/volunteer/

Meigh Road Car Park

The car park on Meigh Road is for the use of those visiting the playing fields.  Overnight parking is not permitted and the car park will be locked at 9pm over spring and summer, and earlier during autumn and winter when the dark nights draw in.

Staffordshire County Council’s Reading Friends

Interested in reading but can’t get to the library?  See the flyer below for details of the Reading Friends project.

Road Map out of Lockdown

Click on the link below to see the Government’s proposed road map out of lockdown.

Easing of lockdown restrictions from 8 March 2021

Werrington Sports Ground

The Parish Council’s sports ground is situation on Leek Road, next to Shukers Farm.  There are various football pitches, ranging from junior to full size.  Changing and shower facilities, toilets and a small kitchen with hatch to outside are available.  There is parking for approximately 30 cars.  Although the ground is currently closed due to Covid restrictions, we welcome enquiries from any clubs/teams interested in using the ground once it reopens (some facilities may not be available due to Covid restrictions).  We would like to encourage other sports and activities to use the ground, not just football, so if you run, or are a member of a club who may be interested in booking the ground, or part of it, please get in touch.

Enquiries should be directed to the Deputy Clerk – Gemma Keiher-Knapper at [email protected] or call 07860 397595.

* Season-long bookings will be given priority, as will bookings from the Werrington area.

Birthday Flowers

Do you know of a Werrington resident who is due to turn 95 or 100 years old in the next few months?  The Parish Council would like to know, so that we can arrange for a bouquet of flowers to be hand delivered to mark the special occasion.  Contact the Clerk for further information.

Highways Issues

To report a problem with potholes, pavements or any other Highways related issue, please use the reporting page on Staffordshire County Council’s website by clicking on the link below.

Highways Reporting Page

Community Fire Stations

To find out what is taking place at Community Fire Stations in the region, click on the link below.

Community Rooms Leaflet – 2019

The Connect and Pledge Project at Leek Community Fire Station is there to encourage and support the use of the Free community facilities by those members of the community that would benefit the most from access to free facilities that is able to provide the following:

• A Large Community Room that is able to accommodate up to 30 People
• A Small Community Room that is able to accommodate up to 8 People
• An Interview Room that can accommodate up to 4 People
• Small Break Out area
• Refreshment making area
• Fully accessible facilities
• Visitors Onsite Parking

Anybody interested in booking a room should contact the Local Business Support Team on 01785 898525 or [email protected]