Hollywall Lane Road Surface Repair “8 Months After Being Reported”

Local residents, including those who ride motorbikes have shared concerns of a road surface on Hollywall Lane, Sandyford where the bend is, which has a long and wide engraved scrape along its surface.

Residents commented, it is very dangerous, especially when it unstabilises bikes when turning the corner.

The road damage occurred […]

Cocaine Dealer Jailed After Stash Found in Home

Staffordshire Police report that a cocaine dealer who was caught with an estimated £4,500-worth of drugs in his home has been jailed.

Erion Kakuli, 25, of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, was sentenced to three-years-and-four-months behind bars at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Wednesday (20 August) after he previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply […]

Why is the Post Box in Goldenhill to be Solar Powered

The post box in Goldenhill next to the Londis/Post Office has a sign saying “Out of Service, Automated System Coming Soon”.

Royal Mail say it has unveiled its “postbox of the future” that is solar-powered, has a built-in barcode reader and a large hatch that can accept parcels bigger than letterbox size.

[…]

Drivers Reported & Vehicles Seized

Staffordshire Police arrested one man and dealt with numerous drivers for vehicle-related offences this Tuesday 19.08.25 as part of our Making Great Places initiative.

Local officers worked together with the road crime team and partners to stop and check vehicles in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent.

A 38-year-old man, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, was arrested on suspicion of […]

Fly Tipping – Brakespeare Street/Heath Street, Goldenhill

Fly tipping around Brakespeare Street and Heath Street, Goldenhill has been cleared away after Councillor Chandra Kanneganti and David Williams M.P.s office reported it to the local council.

The Council’s Environmental Crime Unit have reported they will continue to monitor the situation closely.

[…]

Pedestrian Crossing, High Street, Goldenhill

Residents raised the issue with David Williams M.P. of the visibility of road markings on a pedestrian crossing in Goldenhill, where it was said some drivers were failing to stop, causing a potential danger to residents.

The M.P. said after pressing the council, he has now secured repainting of the pedestrian crossing, which […]

Have Your Say on Local Policing in Your Area

Staffordshire Police want to hear your views and experiences of policing in your area.

If you haven’t shared your views already there is still time to take part in our short, anonymous survey – it should only take 10 minutes to complete.

Your feedback allows us to get a better understanding of public perceptions […]

Man charged following vehicle fire

Staffordshire Police say a man has been charged following a deliberate vehicle fire in Stoke-on-Trent.

Steven Broad, 49, from Kidsgrove has been charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.

It comes after the police were called to High Lane, Burslem, on Monday (11 August) alongside colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and […]

Residents Association Vacancy “Sandyford & Goldenhill”

There are proposals to build up to 400 houses with a possibility of a further 450 vehicles on our roads, although where this is happening on the Hollywall Lane/Broadfield Road Estate there is no representation of members on Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association.

The residents association makes and steers decision making in the area […]

Wanted! Speedwatch Volunteers

There are vacancies for residents to join the community speedwatch team in Sandyford & Goldenhill.

There are too many speeding drivers coming through the Sandyford & Golenhill area, and more volunteers are needed. The scheme is supported by Staffordshire Police, and areas targeted are High Street through Goldenhill and Sandyford as well as future […]