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 […]

Community Information Event

Stolen Car Later Used in Criminal Activity

Staffordshire Police have reported that between the 10th & 11th February a silver Ford Fiesta was stolen outside an address on Greengates Street, Tunstall. The car was later used in a crime in Lichfield afterwards.

The police went onto say that If you have seen anything suspicious or have any CCTV then please […]

Why Electric Cars are “NOT” Green Machines

Electric car production creates up to 70% more emissions than petrol equivalent

The environmental benefit of electric cars may never be felt – with their production creating up to 70 per cent more emissions than their petrol equivalent.

Electric cars need to be used for tens of thousands of miles before they offset the […]