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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.”
Residents are invited to tonight’s Public Meeting at Goldenhill Community Centre

Staffordshire Police report that a man has been jailed after assaulting two men and damaging businesses across Stoke-on-Trent.
Darren Steele, 52, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 26 weeks behind bars at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Friday (5 September).
He pleaded guilty to:
Three counts of criminal damage to property valued under £5000
Two counts of assault by beating
Two counts of being drunk and disorderly in a public place
Using threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress
Assault by beating of an emergency workerFailure to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time
Failure to comply with a community protection notice
Breach of a licensing exclusion order
Breach of a criminal behaviour order.
On Friday 4 July, we were called to The Moorland Inn, Ford Green Road, Smallthorne, following reports that a man had been assaulted and a hanging basket had been damaged. When Steele was arrested, he further damaged a custody cell.
On Saturday 9 August, officers were called to Ford Green Road following reports of Steele acting in a disorderly manner. Steele was found shouting and swearing in the street and when he was approached, he punched a police officer.
Sergeant Chris Gifford said: “Steele is a prolific offender, and we do not underestimate the impact his crimes have on local people and businesses.
“I hope this sentence shows that we are committed to taking action against those that commit crimes against local people.
“Steele has also been handed a criminal behaviour order for three years which prevents him from entering different businesses across Stoke-on-Trent.”
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Councillor Chandra Kanneganti & Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association have arranged for the city council to hold a consultation event in regards to the draft local plan, so residents are aware of what is happening in the Goldenhill & Sandyford Ward.
The council is holding a number of drop-in sessions across the city where residents can find out more about the Draft Local Plan and the Goldenhill & Sandyford event is arranged for Thursday 9th October, 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Goldenhill Community Centre, Drummond Street/High Street, Goldenhill, ST6 5RF.
The Draft Local Plan outlines how Stoke-on-Trent will grow and develop between 2020 and 2040 sustainably. It sets out the scale and location of future development and provides long-term policies to support housing, employment, green spaces, and essential services for residents and businesses.
More information about the Draft Local Plan can be seen at:
www.stoke.gov.uk/localplan
Comments on the local plan can be submitted online through the consultation portal:
www.stoke.gov.uk/planningconsultations
At this Thursday’s Sandyford & Goldenhill Public Meeting 11th September at 7.30 p.m. Goldenhill Community Centre, Drummond Street/High Street, Goldenhill, ST6 5RF there will be £1,250 worth of FREE PRIZES for everyone to enter into a draw.
Our thanks go to One Stop Shop (Sandyford), Churchill China, Port Vale Football Club, McDonald’s & Libra FMC Ltd Workwear (Sandyford) for donating the prizes.
PRIZES
2 x 20pc Dinner Sets RRP £204 each
36 x Cosy Mugs RRP £14 each
3 pairs of Port Vale Home Match Tickets worth £50
22 Bottles of Wine
10 McDonald’s Meal Vouchers
Public Bar open, Plus FREE FOOD
Guest Speakers on the evening will be the owner and Chief Executive from Port Vale F.C. City Council Highways, Councillor Chandra Kanneganti and Staffordshire Police.
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