A training session was held on 20th February at the Village Hall, run by Have a Heart Tamworth, on CPR and familiarisation in using an AED (defibrillator).
The trainers explained about common heart conditions and the appropriate action if heart problems occur, followed by a detailed demonstration and instruction on how to do CPR and use an AED. Those attending then had a go for themselves.
The way people report potholes and other highways issues in Staffordshire has been completely revamped - the ReportIt system has undergone a complete transformation to make it easier for residents to report highways issues. Read on for details.
Details of roadworks in Lichfield can also be found here
The Parish Council asks all dog owners to keep their pets under control while in the public areas and paths around the village. Please use a lead unless you are sure your dog will come back to you when called, and please keep your pet near you and within sight at all times. If you are heading to the fields please keep your dog on its lead until you get there. Of course also pick up your pet's poo and don't let it foul our village streets or green areas!
Lichfield District Council has launched a new on-demand transport service for the villages across Lichfield District.
LinkUp consists of two on demand buses that will provide transport into Lichfield for those who don’t currently have access to public transport.
It’s a value-added service to the current transport network, only it’s a bit like booking a taxi, but you will share your transport with others, just as you would share a bus.
Journeys are £3 each, and can be booked via the dedicated app, online or through calling a dedicated contact centre on 0808 134 6632
Please read this press release sent out this week by the organisers of the Bloodstock Festival and other events at Catton Park. They stress that this vital economic contribution to the area is under threat due to ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly the state of the historic Chetwynd Bridge – the primary access route to Catton Park and its surrounding communities.
The link will take you to bus times for the service from local villages including Edingale to Tamworth
The Best Kept Village competition results are out - two commendations for Edingale, one in the Community Spirit category and the other in the Small Village category.
Well done everyone who helped with Edingale's entry!
Update - see the Judges Report for 2024 - very encouraging!
The Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office is inviting those who live, work or visit Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to have their say on their local Policing & Fire priorities over the next 4 years.
Contact details for Highways to report flooded roads - https://apps2.staffordshire.gov.uk/web/reportfault or Severn Trent to report sewage coming from a manhole - stwater.co.uk
There is a proposal to install a pipeline to take treated discharge from sewage works at Measham and Packington in North West Leicestershire to the River Trent. The route of the pipeline is not yet finalised and may no longer be taken along the Mease Valley but be taken to the Tame at Elford; land surveys are currently taking place. Further information will be passed on when we receive it but there has been no consultation with Parish Councils so far.
Report incidents to the police on https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/ which may be quicker than phoning 101