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A residents association uniting the two villages of Sandyford and Goldenhill since 1999
An organisation that aims to improve the environment and lifestyle for all its residents who live in our community
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Driving is an important part of our everyday life, but our driving ability can change over time, especially as we get older. It’s important to recognise changes in our driving so we can stay safe and protect both ourselves and those around us.
Renewing your licence:
If you’re 70 or over and want to keep on driving, you’ll need to renew your driving licence – it’s free and must be done every 3 years. You will automatically receive a D46P application form from the DVLA, or you can renew your licence online at GOV.UK.
Factors that can affect driving:
Eyesight
Your eyesight can deteriorate over time, making it harder to see road signs and other road users, especially at night. Ideally, you should get your eyes tested every year – NHS eye tests are free after the age of 60.
Hearing
Hearing can deteriorate as you get older, and around 40% of people over 50 have some form of hearing loss. You should get your hearing checked at least every 3 years, or if you notice any changes, to ensure you can respond to horns, sirens and other noises.
Medical conditions
Conditions such as arthritis, diabetes or Alzheimer’s can all affect your ability to drive. You must inform the DVLA of any medical condition that can affect your driving. Before taking any medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Make sure you are aware of any side effects which may affect your ability to drive safely.
Find more advice for mature drivers from the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership here: https://staffssaferroads.co.uk/safeandsure/
Pictured Left to Right James Smith SAGE Vice Chairman, David Williams M.P. Tom Simpson SAGE Secretary, David Wain Police Superintendent (on screen), Victoria Ison Police Inspector & Councillor Chandra Kanneganti
Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association, along with Councillor Chandra Kanneganti have requested an increase in foot fall police in the area to reassure residents of face to face visibility.
M.P. David Williams has made it possible for the residents association and Concillor Kanneganti to have regular meetings with top level chiefs at Stoke on Trent’s police headquarters going back to March of this year.
With support from Sergeant Rob Emanuel and PCSO Michael Frost, it has been agreed that monthly PCSO visits take place in key areas, including McDonalds and the BP Retail Park. It has also been agreed that street areas on local estates will be visited, and the residents association, councillor and M.P. will be updated where visits have taken place.
The police sergeant has also arranged for joint quarterly visits to take place around the area where residents can see the police, residents association, councillor and M.P. and are able to share their concerns should they have any. The first quarterly visit is to start at Sandyford McDonald’s at 3.30 p.m. on Friday 3rd October before moving on to other parts of the ward.
This is a great achievement where the residents group, politicians and police have all come together to address better police visibility in our area, which will be monitored by all concerned to ensure this works for our Sandyford & Goldenhill Community.
A man who took a number of parcels from people’s doorsteps and broke into two homes in north Staffordshire has been jailed.
Robert Martin, 38, of Brown Edge, was sentenced to one-year-and-four-months behind bars after he admitted four counts of theft and two counts of burglary.
The first theft happened on 16 April this year. Martin took an Amazon parcel from the front of a house. Inside was a wig that had been ordered by the victim who was undergoing cancer treatment.
Then, on 8 June, he broke into a home in Newcastle-under-Lyme. He woke up the victim at about 1.50am and made off after taking a bicycle from inside and riding it off.
Four days later, he took another parcel that had been left inside a front door lobby in Burslem. He took another parcel from a doorstep in Stafford on 17 June. Two days later, he took another parcel in Stone.
On 30 August, he was out again, this time taking a parcel from a doorstep in Birches Head.
Police were able to link him forensically to a number of the thefts and identified him from CCTV footage at the scene of his crimes.
Staffordshire Police are reminding the public of the law surrounding fireworks following four incidents of them being used anti-socially in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday (Monday 22 September).
We were called at 7.40pm to Hanley Park following reports of four people setting fireworks off. Officers promptly attended the scene but nobody matching the description was found.
We were called at 8pm to Durham Drive, Normacot, following reports of fireworks being thrown at houses in the area by two teenagers who were riding bikes.
Fifteen minutes later, we received a report that fireworks were being thrown at cars on Lightwood Road, Lightwood.
And at 9.40pm, we were called to Southdown Close, Dresden, following reports of a firework being pushed through a letterbox of a house.
Our investigation is ongoing.
Sargeant Will Evans, of the Stoke-on-Trent south local policing team (LPT) said: “Thankfully, nobody was injured in any of the incidents reported yesterday evening, but the outcome could have been very different.
“Used irresponsibly, fireworks can cause damage to property and do significant harm to people and animals. Not only is there a danger from fireworks exploding, they can also pose a serious fire risk as well.
“This is why members of the public may only use fireworks on private property, such as their back gardens, and only licensed professionals can use them in public places.”
To report anti-social behaviour in your area, call 101 or use Live Chat on our website.
To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association get its long awaited public noticeboard refurbished, which is located next to the free shoppers car park in Goldenhill.
Stoke on Trent City Council were unable to repair the noticeboard due to financial constraints, which was slowly deteriorating through bad weather entering the frame that was making it difficult to advertise information and events in the area.
The residents association contacted D&N Shotblasting, the company who restored the Great War Memorial Gate outside Goldenhill Community Centre when they refurbished it for free, and they said they had no problem supporting the restoration of a much needed noticeboard.
The residents association would like to say a big thank you to Councillor Chandra Kanneganti for paying for its refurbishment out of his ward budget to benefit the many residents who view it when walking past, and for those people who do not have access to the internet who value it being there.
Before you consider overtaking another vehicle that isn’t stationary, you should consider whether it’s safe and legal to do so.
Don’t attempt overtaking if:
- There are double white lines in the middle of the road
- The car in front is approaching a pedestrian crossing
- You need to enter a bus lane during its hours of operation
- You can see a ‘no overtaking’ sign
You should also avoid overtaking anywhere you could come into conflict with other road users, especially on a corner, bend, hump bridge or the brow of a hill.
Even when you’re confident the road ahead is sufficiently clear, always check your mirrors to be sure no-one behind you is starting to overtake you. Use your indicators correctly to make your intentions clear, take extra care when overtaking large vehicles, and leave plenty of space when passing vulnerable road users such as cyclists.
To reduce fraud across Staffordshire the police are reaching out to businesses to make them aware of the free monitoring support available through Police CyberAlarm.
The system, which was set up with funding from the Home Office, helps businesses monitor and report suspicious cyber activity.
To help businesses take their own steps to minimise risk, regular reports are generated through the CyberAlarm system to inform each business of any potential vulnerabilities.
In addition to this, members will also receive updates on threat trends from across the CyberAlarm member network.
If you’d like to know more about the system you can visit the CyberAlarm website: https://cyberalarm.police.uk/
At Thursday night’s Sandyford & Goldenhill Public Meeting we had Port
Vale F.C. Owner Carol Shanahan, and Port Vale Chief Executive Matt Hancock in
attendance.
Carol informed residents that on the 7th May 2019 she bought
Port Vale. adding it was a crazy bonkers thing to do, but I love it she said.
The football club owner said that her husband Kevin and myself came to this
public meeting 6 years ago, and it’s the biggest and best resident’s
association, and you fight for what you want, adding “I won’t speed on Reginald
Mitchell Way” (tongue in cheek).
In regards to football with Port Vale she said, we have been promoted twice
and relegated once, and we need support, but also saying that all areas in the
city need support as well, including being listened to.
Carol went onto say that during lockdown (COVID) that Port Vale delivered
175,000 free meals around the area, as well as chatting to people during the
period, adding that Stoke on Trent are a good community and are survivors.
She went onto talk about “Golden Valiants” as in having a club on a Thursday
for the over 55’s, adding that it brings people together, which is an important
part of supporting the community.
Carol then talked about Matt Hancock when first joining the club when he
became the Director of Community where he created his own role, and after that
he then became the club’s Chief Executive.
Matt Hancock then talked about how really proud he is of Port Vale, saying
that as a club we have to stay true to ourselves, listen to our community,
adding that we talk all the time with everyone, including the football club’s
manager.
Matt went onto to say that in Port Vale’s 150th year they are
trying to get to as many different groups as possible, he then talked about
attendances at Port Vale which have doubled in 6 years to around 8,000, and
then went onto say their main drive is Port Vale supporters, also adding that
delivering out to community charities to over 6,000 people is important as
well.
Matt Hancock did stress that Port Vale can’t take their eye off football, as
in keeping a successful team, football is a priority, but we do keep an eye on
supporting our community as well.
Staffordshire Police have reported that a man has been charged after they seized class A drugs in Stoke-on-Trent.
Ilias Damianeas, 38, from Stoke-on-Trent, has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A – cocaine, one count of driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence and one count of using a motor vehicle on a road or public place without third party insurance.
It comes after police stopped a car in Burslem (Thursday 11 September) and seized cocaine, cash and a mobile phone.
Damianeas was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre (Friday 12 September).
A man has been jailed after he breached a criminal behaviour order (CBO) and assaulted a security guard in Stoke-on-Trent.
Robert Shenton, 48, from Stoke-on-Trent, was sentenced to 14 weeks in prison at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Wednesday (10 September) after he pleaded guilty to two counts of breaching a criminal behaviour order and one count of common assault.
On Monday 1 September, Shenton entered Hanley bus station, an area which a CBO banned him from entering. When approached by security staff, he attempted to hit them with a bottle.
Shenton entered Hanley bus station again on Friday (5 September) but left when challenged by security staff.
PC Bridget Jackson said: “Shenton showed disregard for a criminal behaviour order which was issued back in July, and I am pleased that he has now received a custodial sentence.
“I hope this conviction shows we are committed to protecting communities and businesses across Stoke-on-Trent and wider Staffordshire.”
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