Property Damage by Taxi “Then Drives Off Saying Nothing”

Around 11.50 am on Friday 15th March a silver Volkswagen Passat Taxi turns around in Wignall Road, Sandyford and reverses into the concrete fence post at number 40 Wignall Road damaging the post, fence panel and a metal gate post at number 38.

The taxi driver drove away without saying nothing to […]

Local Shop has Seized Goods Taken Away by Trading Standards

Staffordshire Police have reported that Information was received recently from a resident of illegal business activity at a local shop.

Local Police and Trading Standards from the Civic Centre visited the shop on the 13th March. After the routine visit a number of items have been seized and taken away as they were […]

Mc’D-Day Confirmed for Additional Opening Hours at Sandyford McDonald’s

It has been confirmed that Sandyford McDonald’s will be operating additional hours from 11.00 p.m. to 2.00 a.m. at its Sandyford Restaurant from Monday 15th April. The additional hours will mean that customers will be able to use the drive through facility as well as delivery drivers operating from the restaurant.

McDonald’s […]

Proposed Development of Children’s Home on Sandyford’s Reginald Mitchell Estate

Refer to the link below to view the planning application in full.

70781/CLP | Certificate of (proposed) lawful development for use of a (C3a) dwelling as a children’s home for a maximum of four children | 58 Spitfire Way, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5XQ

Reference70781/CLPApplication ReceivedMon 26 Feb 2024Application ValidatedMon 04 Mar 2024Address58 Spitfire Way, […]

Sandyford McDonald’s Wins its Appeal to Stay Open Until 2.00 a.m.

Sandyford McDonald’s wins an appeal to operate its restaurant until 2.00 a.m.

The planning inspectorate based in Bristol say for the reasons of the appeal conclude it should be allowed, subject to conditions.

The Inspectorate conclude, although the NIA methodology is generally robust, there areuncertainties and assumptions within its analysis. A […]

Beware of Scams!

Staffordshire Police are warning that if you ‘ve been called out of the blue or get a text offering to help you get your cost of living or energy payments down, it’s likely to be a scam in an attempt to get your bank details.

You can protect yourself with this quick four-step check. […]

Tunstall Burglary – Police Need Your Help!

Staffordshire Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Tunstall.

Officers were called to a business on The Boulevard, just after 4.30am, on Sunday (25 February), after the alarm was triggered. A laptop and keys to two vehicles were taken.

Officers attended immediately secured the scene and within a few hours a forensic […]

Community Skip Days, Goldenhill & Sandyford

Community skips in the Goldenhill & Sandyford areas have taken place to provide residents with a facility to dispose of bulky items locally.

The skips have been allocated out of Councillor Kanneganti’s Ward budget, and supported by Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association (SAGE).

The councillor believes this is a good spend of […]

Meet The Police Commander

Do you have concerns or queries about policing in your local area?

On Wednesday 28th February 2024 between 1-3pm join chief inspector Scott McGrath for a catch up with your commander. The event is at Costa Coffee, Sandyford.

Illegal Use of Bikes & Cars Will See Vehicles Seized on Sandyford Racetrack Road

Staffordshire Police & Stoke on Trent City Council are warning of illegal use of motorcycles and cars which will lead to prosecution.

A signpost (pictured) on Reginald Mitchell Way, Sandyford says any of the actions mentioned will have their vehicles seized without further warning.

This warning and action is due to complaints […]