In South Staffs the bereavement hub has returned to Wombourne Library and is putting plans in place for a return to Perton Library in August.
Compton also offer a number of virtual sessions – a bereavement hub for men, sessions on digital legacy and telephone befriending, all available to people in the South Staffs area.
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Please share this information on the Boundary Review and the Commissions dedicated consultation section on its website https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/27826, to local people and organisations. The Commission also has a dedicated section on its website to keep you up to date as the review progresses.
This stage of the consultation closes on 02 August 2021.
The Council is also responsible for producing a Warding Pattern Submission to the LGBCE, which is being led by Members through the Your Council Challenge Panel.
Why not join our fantastic team; apply today!
Members of the public can virtually attend meetings via Microsoft Teams – a link can be found in the news section at the bottom of the Council’s website.
Leisure News
South Staffordshire Council has been allocated funding through Staffordshire County Council to provide children in receipt of free school meals with free access to the school holiday activity camps with a free food parcel. Eligible families should contact their child’s school to request details.
As part of The Space Scheme, funded by the office of Police and Crime Commissioner, South Staffs leisure centres are providing local children with subsidised access to a range of Active Youth gym sessions, and 3G pitch. Additional funding recently awarded will go towards subsidising swimming for children throughout the summer.
After the latest announcement form the Government confirming that restrictions are easing, we wanted to clarify safety protocols going forward for the leisure centres.
Although many rules will be removed from Monday 19 July, based on best practice there remains basic safety measures in place.
Although we are delighted to be able to increase provisions and access, and finally return to some normality; we equally want to take a sensible approach to resuming services and ensure that our staff and customers continue to feel safe when visiting us and have an enjoyable experience.
The following safety measures will remain in place:
Information and Resources
Please note: A Helpful Resources webpage on the Councils Website is coming soon. The Council News Round Up will then briefly update you on new resources that have been added to the webpage each week.
Earlier this year, NHS England announced that they are expecting an increase in childhood respiratory illnesses in children, especially babies, who have not had chance to build a strong immunity due to social distancing. We are encouraging parents to stock up their medicine cabinets and be prepared to treat minor symptoms and illnesses at home. A&E departments are increasingly busy; patients are being urged not to turn up at A&E unless their child’s symptoms are life threatening. Please click her for further NHS information on how to care for child through colds, coughs and ear infections.
When to seek help
Please click the links below to watch short videos on how to care for your child:
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Compton Care are organising this event and the aim is that individuals, families and friends can spend time reflecting and remembering loved ones in a breath-taking setting.
Whether you have a connection to Compton or whether you just want to take part in the event as you missed the opportunity to pay your last respects to someone special through lockdown, Compton Care hope that this event gives you the opportunity to take part in something really special.
Date: Sunday 19th September 2021
Location: Chillington Hall, WV8 1RE
Start time: 11:00am
Delivering an event which is safe and enjoyable for everyone has remained a priority throughout the planning stages. All the planning for the event has been led by the IRONMAN organisation alongside local councils, police, fire and emergency services and all within the latest public health guidelines.
You can learn more about IRONMAN 70.3 STAFFORDSHIRE, including how to check out those all-important route and road access guides – at the official IRONMAN website. www.ironman.com/im703-staffordshire
Safe+Sound is aimed at Year 5 and Year 6 pupils, but also very good bitesize information for parents and carers. The themes this week were:
Please follow the link to watch all programmes.
COVID-19 Update
On 19 July, most legal restrictions will end, removing social distancing and social contact restrictions and enabling remaining businesses to reopen. From 19th July:
The success of the vaccination rollout has paved the way for the safe and gradual lifting of restrictions. But no vaccine is 100% effective and, like all viruses, Covid-19 can mutate.
As further restrictions are lifted, there will sadly be more cases, hospitalisations and deaths.
Step 4 does not mark the end of the need for caution and restraint.
At Step 4, while many of the legal restrictions that the Government has imposed through the pandemic will be lifted, cautious guidance will remain making it clear this is not yet a return to normal.
While cases are high and rising, everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious.
Remember! Hands, Face, Space and Fresh Air!
Please continue to encourage people to have their vaccination, particularly the 18-25 year olds and the over 40s.
Asymptomatic residents are encouraged to test at least twice a week. If you test positive, please isolate for 10 days. There are three options available, of which are all free:
Please note: Anyone with symptoms should not attend and instead book a PCR test online here.
The Government has published step-by-step guides on how to do a rapid, lateral flow test at home. The guides include video demonstrations of how to carry out the test for yourself or a child as well as information on how to read and report the result.
Click here for guidance on Lateral Flow Tests and a video demonstrating how to do one.
Click here to follow step by step instructions on using a lateral flow test kit – nose only test.
Click here to follow step by step instructions on how to do a nose and throat lateral flow test.
Council News
Please share this information on the Boundary Review and the Commissions dedicated consultation section on its website https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/27826, to local people and organisations. The Commission also has a dedicated section on its website to keep you up to date as the review progresses.
This stage of the consultation closes on 02 August 2021.
The Council is also responsible for producing a Warding Pattern Submission to the LGBCE, which is being led by Members through the Your Council Challenge Panel.
Th SSCSP has been working proactively through the challenging circumstances of the pandemic to reduce crime, anti-social behaviour, and domestic abuse. Intelligence-led policing and collaborative
working has led to delivering the right kind of proactivity in respect of tackling cross border criminality, which is a particular threat to South Staffordshire and to tackling anti-social behaviour.
Victims of domestic abuse are supported through the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) which is led by Staffordshire Police’s Vulnerability Coordinator. This very robust review process has made a huge impact for some of the most vulnerable victims.
Working with specially trained Independent Advisors through New Era (the support service for victims of domestic abuse), the partnership is challenging decision making, which has resulted in less incidents and a better quality of service for victims.
SSCSP cares about our communities and by working together is making an impact.
Serious Acquisitive Crime (burglary and vehicle crime) in South Staffordshire is down by -8% comparing this year’s figures to last year’s. With all localities showing a reduction in crimes recorded.
For more information on the work of the SSCSP please email communitysafety@sstaffs.gov.uk or call 01902 696530.
Why not join our fantastic team; apply today!
Members of the public can virtually attend meetings via Microsoft Teams – a link can be found in the news section at the bottom of the Council’s website.
Leisure News
This summer, the leisure centres will be providing school holiday activity camps which will be delivered by Aspire Sports. Whilst places at the activity camps can be purchased, there will be free places for children in receipt of free school meals which will also include a free food parcel.
The camps will be running weekdays from 2 – 27 August, 8.30-3.30pm for children aged 5-14 years.
Aspire Sports have all Covid-19 secure measures in place including temperature checks on arrival, contactless signing in and out, regular cleaning of equipment and a deep clean at the end of each day. They will utilise outside spaces where possible, and staff will be lateral flow tested twice per week. Book or find out more information here.
We have been working hard to promote businesses and public spaces re-opening in the district and have commissioned a video highlighting the amazing things South Staffordshire has to offer.
Many of our tourism and hospitality businesses are open to leisure visitors and cannot wait to greet you with the warmest of welcomes.
Right now, you can visit outdoor and indoor attractions, shops, museums, cinemas and theatres; stay in hotels, B&B’s, self-catering accommodation and campsites and eat out at pubs, cafes and restaurants, or simply enjoy a picnic in our beautiful parks.
Have a look at our exciting things to do video and plan your next amazing day out right on your doorstep!
Click here to watch a video and plan your next amazing day out right on your doorstep!
Information and Resources
Please note: A Helpful Resources webpage on the Councils Website is coming soon. The Council News Round Up will then briefly update you on new resources that have been added to the webpage each week.
Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust are undertaking a largescale transformation plan and exploring services in local communities and are inviting residents to become co-producers’ in the development of the new Mental Health Services and you can be involved as much or as little as you would like.
Whether you regularly use Mental Health Services, have used them in the past, or want to share experiences on behalf of a loved one, we would love to hear from you.
This is a great opportunity for residents to have their voice heard and make a positive impact on the development and commissioning of new Mental Health Services in their local area.
if you are interested or would like further information; please contact:
If you have a habit of ordering stuff online, you’re probably no stranger to a “your parcel has been delivered” text. That’s why they’re a good way for scammers to hook unsuspecting people in and three in five of people have had fake delivery company texts over the past year.
The messages often contain a link that brings you to a scam website which collects information about you and your bank account.
There are things you can do to make sure you’re not one of the unlucky ones:
Many people are struggling with their mental health and thinking of suicide. Brighter Futures in partnership with Together for Health are running a campaign to raise awareness around suicide and prevention (#talksuicide campaign).
This is a FREE 90-minute online session delivered by Support Staffordshire, funded by Health Education England. Do you work with or support vulnerable people? Do you ever have concerns but are not really sure what they mean? Do you know how to support them? This training is open to all. Anyone who has contact with those most in need in our communities is welcome to attend.
Do you support people in our communities? You may find these training sessions useful as they cover the basic elements of:
COVID-19 Update
Cases are continuing to increase and whilst currently hospital admissions remain stable these are expected to rise over the next few weeks.
Unlocking the next stage on the Roadmap i.e. lifting most of the restrictions is now dependent on the Government being able to assess the following:
The rise in cases is predominantly with the 17-25 age group; please encourage young people to get regular testing and have their vaccination to prevent passing the virus onto older relatives.
The vaccination programme is now open to anyone aged 18+. Anyone who is eligible is being urged to book their vaccine as soon as possible.
Vaccination uptake has slowed down for those aged 40+, so we need to remind people in the older age group about the importance of the vaccine.
Well done England on getting through to the finals to be played on 11 July. Let’s enjoy the match responsibly so that we can all enjoy summer without lockdown restrictions.
It’s safest to meet friends outside in the fresh air where COVID-19 particles are blown away.
However, if you’re heading out to watch the Match. Don’t forget to check in. Download the NHS app to check in and help to stop the spread.
Remember! Hands, Face, Space and Fresh Air!
Asymptomatic residents are encouraged to test at least twice a week. If you test positive, please isolate for 10 days. There are three options available, of which are all free:
Please note: Anyone with symptoms should not attend and instead book a PCR test online here.
The Government has published step-by-step guides on how to do a rapid, lateral flow test at home. The guides include video demonstrations of how to carry out the test for yourself or a child as well as information on how to read and report the result.
Click here for guidance on Lateral Flow Tests and a video demonstrating how to do one.
Click here to follow step by step instructions on using a lateral flow test kit – nose only test.
Click here to follow step by step instructions on how to do a nose and throat lateral flow test.
Please share this information on the Boundary Review and the Commissions dedicated consultation section on its website https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/27826, to local people and organisations. The Commission also has a dedicated section on its website to keep you up to date as the review progresses.
This stage of the consultation closes on 02 August 2021.
The Council is also responsible for producing a Warding Pattern Submission to the LGBCE, which is being led by Members through the Your Council Challenge Panel.
Members of the public can virtually attend meetings via Microsoft Teams – a link can be found in the news section at the bottom of the Council’s website.
Leisure News
This summer, the leisure centres will be providing school holiday activity camps which will be delivered by Aspire Sports. Whilst places at the activity camps can be purchased, there will be free places for children in receipt of free school meals which will also include a free food parcel.
The camps will be running weekdays from 2 – 27 August, 8.30-3.30pm for children aged 5-14 years.
Aspire Sports have all Covid-19 secure measures in place including temperature checks on arrival, contactless signing in and out, regular cleaning of equipment and a deep clean at the end of each day. They will utilise outside spaces where possible, and staff will be lateral flow tested twice per week. Book or find out more information here.
Information and Resources
Please note: A Helpful Resources webpage on the Councils Website is coming soon. The Council News Round Up will then briefly update you on new resources that have been added to the webpage each week.
The 3 summer workshops outlined below are free for Staffordshire families. To book your place please email your name, date of programme and phone number to raminderdhaliwal.fss@sctsp.org.uk or text/phone with your name, date of programme and email address to 07741645691. Once you have booked, you will be sent instructions on how to access the Workshop/Programme.
Safe and Sound is a learning programme that covers many age-appropriate topics for years 6 – 7 pupils and are very useful for parents/carers too. This week, the following topics are covered:
Family Action have developed an activity pack to give parents and carers ideas to enjoy with their children. Click here to download the activity pack.
COVID-19 Update
Public Health England are getting very concerned that people are letting their guard down. There has been a huge surge in cases nationally and Staffordshire cases are rising. NHS data is suggesting that there is a steady increase in hospital and ITU admissions. The rise in cases is predominantly with the 17-25 age group, please encourage young people to get regular testing and have their vaccination to prevent passing the virus onto older relatives. Click here to read the full communications brief from Public Health West Midlands.
The vaccination programme is now open to anyone aged 18+. Anyone who is eligible is being urged to book their vaccine as soon as possible.
Vaccination uptake has slowed down for those aged 40+, so we need to remind people in the older age group about the importance of the vaccine.
Asymptomatic residents are encouraged to test at least twice a week. If you test positive, please isolate for 10 days. There are three options available, of which are all free:
Please note: Anyone with symptoms should not attend and instead book a PCR test online here.
The full list as confirmed currently, is available via The Walk-in Vaccination Clinics – Big Weekend Walk In section of the Together We’re Better website, listing all of the locations where walk-in clinics are happening. As the vaccine supply increases, more sites will be launched over the coming weeks.
Council News
We will be working together with joint publicity under the SCFP banner, using Stoke Council’s award winning ‘Spot the Cheater’ awareness campaign and have a central point for all allegations of fraud.
Envirocrime had their latest RIPA (Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act) authorisation approved in court last week, which allows them to operate covert cameras to tackle fly tipping. So far, 9 cameras have been installed which will hopefully help to identify people responsible for envirocrime at these locations.
In Saturday’s lottery draw, one lucky supporter won £250 by matching 4 numbers in a row. This win brings the total number of cash winners to 396 and the value of cash prizes to £25,450. If you would like to be in with the chance of winning a weekly cash prize, lottery tickets cost just £1 a week. In return you will also be providing essential funds to good causes, charities and community groups across South Staffordshire.
Please share this information on the Boundary Review and the Commissions dedicated consultation section on its website https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/27826, to local people and organisations. The Commission also has a dedicated section on its website to keep you up to date as the review progresses.
The Council is also responsible for producing a Warding Pattern Submission to the LGBCE, which is being led by Members through the Your Council Challenge Panel.
No Committee meetings will take place during week commencing 28.6.21
Members of the public can virtually attend meetings via Microsoft Teams – a link can be found in the news section on the Council’s website
Leisure News
Codsall Leisure Centre are holding their very own Couch to 5k starting 6 July, The 9 week course is open to adults and children and bookings are now being taken. To book call 01902 844032
Good News Stories
Information and Resources
Please note: A Helpful Resources webpage on the Councils Website is coming soon. The Council News Round Up will briefly update you on new resources that have been added to the webpage each week.
To help inform and shape future maternity services, a patient engagement event is being held on Friday 16 July. People who have accessed maternity services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, and their support partners, are invited to share their experiences and views. The virtual event will be held using Microsoft Teams from 10am to 12pm on 16 July. As this is an informal event, children are welcome. Please register your attendance here or for further information, please contact mlcsu.involvement@nhs.net.
Button Batteries, the type that fit into car alarms, hearing aids etc. can cause serious injury and death. Sadly, a child in Staffordshire has died from swallowing a button battery. Act fast if you suspect your child has swallowed a battery. Further information can be found here.
This briefing contains a wealth of resources and useful reading if you support families and children. Topics covered are:
COVID-19 Update
The government have postponed stage 4 of the roadmap because of the rise in Covid cases. We need to encourage people to stay vigilant and continue sticking to the rules to avoid further delays. The rise in cases is predominantly for those aged 17-25.
The vaccination programme is now open to anyone aged 18+. Anyone who is eligible is being urged to book their vaccine as soon as possible.
Vaccination uptake has slowed down for those aged 40+, so we need to remind people about the importance of the vaccine.
The Euro2020 football matches continue and are likely to draw large crowds over the next few weeks so it is important that we continue with our message of Hands, Face, Space, Fresh Air, Vaccine and Vigilance!
Information on current Covid-19 restrictions: what you can and cannot do, can be found here.
Asymptomatic residents are encouraged to test at least twice a week. If you test positive, please isolate for 10 days. There are three options available, of which are all free:
Please note: Anyone with symptoms should not attend and instead book a PCR test online here.
Our Envirocrime and Community Safety team worked with the Police and DVSA on the A5, Gailey on 16/06/2021 to stop and check vehicles to ensure they are road legal and have the correct documentation. 12 vehicles were stopped, and the following were found:
It was a very successful locality-based focus day and great partnership working with the Police and DVSA.
Please share this information on the Boundary Review and the Commissions dedicated consultation section on its website https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/node/27826, to local people and organisations.
The Commission also has a dedicated section on its website to keep you up to date as the review progresses.
Members of the public can virtually attend this meeting via Microsoft Teams – a link can be found in the news section on the Council’s website
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Leisure News
Information and Resources
It’s free for children and young people aged 5 – 16 years who receive benefit related free school meals. Staffordshire County Council are writing to all parents/carers of eligible children (via their school) with a unique code to register their interest and receive a timetable of activities.
Registration will be live from 5 July and closes once all the eligible places have been filled.
To avoid disappointment, parents/carers should register and book as soon as possible at: www.staffordshire.gov.uk/holidayactivities
Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust are undertaking a large-scale transformation plan and exploring services in local communities. They are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for Staffordshire residents to become co-producers’ in the development of the new Mental Health Services. With regards to South Staffordshire they are particularly interested in hearing from people who live in Locality 4, Locality 5 and Featherstone & Shareshill (in Locality 3). These areas are covered by Seisdon from a health perspective. Residents can find out how to get involved in the development of the new Mental Health Services here.
Do you work with or support vulnerable people? Do you ever have concerns but are not really sure what they mean? Do you know how to support them? A FREE 90-minute online session on spotting the risks in vulnerable people will be delivered by Support Staffordshire, funded by Health Education England.
Delivered by Support Staffordshire, funded by Staffordshire County Council. FREE online bite-sized training on:
Pack your bags, we’re headed for Wilderville for this year’s summer reading challenge, launching on Saturday 10 July at a Staffordshire Library near you!
Take part at your local library:
Or online:
COVID-19 Update
The final milestone on the Government’s roadmap was to lift most of the restrictions by 21 June 2021. This has now been postponed until 19 July. However, some restrictions have been lifted:
Asymptomatic residents are encouraged to test at least twice a week. If you test positive, please isolate for 10 days. There are three options available, of which are all free:
Please note: Anyone with symptoms should not attend and instead book a PCR test online here.
Each year the Council’s Annual Return is audited by an auditor appointed by Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited. Any person interested has the right to inspect and make copies of the accounts to be audited and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts relating to them. For the year ended 31 March 2021 these documents will be available on reasonable notice on application to the Parish Clerk (see contact details at the bottom of the page)
commencing on 14 June 2021
and ending on 23 July 2021.
Local Government Electors and their representatives also have:
the opportunity to question the auditor about the accounts; and
the right to make objections to the accounts or any item in them.
Written notice of an objection must first be given to the auditor and a copy sent to the Council. The auditor can be contacted at the address below for this purpose during the inspection period identified above. The audit is being conducted under the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, the Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015 and the National Audit Office’ Code of Audit Practice. The audit is being carried out by:
Mazars LLP, Salvus Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS
2020-21 – Signed but unaudited AGAR Pages 3-5
Notice of appointment of date for the exercise of public rights
