Sandyford and Goldenhill

Politicians Celebrate Goldenhill Fun Day

David Williams M.P. buying from one of the Goldenhill Fun Day Stalls today 02.08.25, along with Jane Ashworth, Leader of Stoke on Trent City Council and Daniel Mazhar, Constituency Support Officer to the M.P.

Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association who run the event asked David Williams to officially open the 2025 Goldenhill Fun Day, which proved to be one of the best since it first started back in 2007.

Stall Available Tomorrow, Goldenhill Fun Day

Due to a last minute cancellation there is a stall available tomorrow, Saturday 2nd August for £7 with a FREE table and gazebo cover @ Goldenhill Community Centre, Drummond Street/High Street, Goldenhill, ST6 5RF.

Contact Lynn on 07834 546971 for further information.

Sandyford McDonald’s Apply to Stay Open on a Permanent Basis

Sandyford McDonald’s have applied to Stoke on Trent City Council’s Planning Department to stay open on a permanent basis.

Residents are invited to support or object McDonald’s application by visiting the website at Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent City Council | Planning Applications

Large Variety of Stalls @ Goldenhill Fun Day This Saturday

A large variety of stalls will be attending this year’s Goldenhill Fun Day at Goldenhill Community Centre, Drummond Street/High Street, Goldenhill ST6 5RF this Saturday, 2nd August from 12 noon until 4.00 p.m.

Stalls at the event will be selling –

Cup Cakes & Sweet Treats, Coasters & Mugs, Brik a Brak, Resin & Diamond Art, Cookies & Candles, Goth Figures, Crochet & Engraved Items, Toys & Clothes, Pocket Money Toys, Tombola Stalls, Sweets & Pop, Make Your Own Badges, Lollypops & Hoopla Stall, NEW Children’s Clothes, Jewelry, NEW Handbags, Hand Made Crafts, Plant Stall, Avon Stall, Artificial Flowers & Wreathes, Goth Items Stall & Sewing Items, plus much more at the event.

Why not also come & have a drink at the community centre bar or have a drink of tea or coffee in the centre’s lounge setting as well as treating yourself to a hot dog, beefburger, ice cream or a piece of cake, as well as enjoying fairground attractions and much more.

This Saturday will be a good day out for everyone and remembering it’s FREE entry on the day, so we look forward to seeing you there.

Holiday Travel Tips

For that get away holiday it is suggested you make a checklist to ensure you’ve got everything you need.

Here are some important things to consider when making your checklist:

Whether anyone in your group has any medical needs. You’ll need to make sure they have the right amount of medication with them for the trip
If you’re looking for a travel insurance policy, make sure you’ve taken out a travel insurance policy that suits your needs
Researching what the weather will be like in your chosen destination and planning accordingly. Will you need to pack extra layers or extra suncream? – Or both?
Make sure you keep all your booking references in one place, saved to your phone or printed out

Commissioner to present Annual Report to Police, Fire & Crime Panel

Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams will present his Annual Report at the Police, Fire & Crime Panel meeting on Monday (28 July) at 10am.

The Annual Report covers the work of Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue and the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office (SCO) over the last year.

Highlights from the Annual Report include:

A 7.25% increase in the number of arrests made

An 8.6% decrease in neighbourhood crime (residential burglary, personal robbery, theft from/of vehicles, vehicle interference and theft from a person)

The force’s new Road Crime Team made 467 arrests, carried out 2,392 roadside tests, recovered 124 stolen vehicles and seized almost £3m-worth of criminal assets in its first six months

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue was rated ‘outstanding’ at responding to major and multi-agency incidents by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)

Between April 2024 and March 2025, Staffordshire Fire & Rescue supported the local NHS by responding to 1,188 incidents of vulnerable people falling in their homes; the Home from Hospital scheme was supported with 1,555 mobilisations

The SCO awarded £850,000 to Community Safety Partnerships to fund local initiatives to drive down crime and ASB

Over 8,500 children aged 8-17 attended over 2,500 SCO-led Space events, designed to increase their skills, improve health and wellbeing and reduce ASB over the summer holidays

Watch the meeting online here: https://staffordshire.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=1150&MId=17907&Ver=4

Goldenhill Fun Day, Saturday 2nd August 2025

10 Day’s Left to Have Your Say on Plans for New Homes in Sandyford

Northstone Builders have contacted Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association and Councillor Kanneganti to remind us that there is only 10 day’s left for residents to respond to the proposed new development at Hollywall Lane, Sandyford.

The consultation period is still open and you can email your views to consultation lead Zoe Ensor zoe@dragonhill.co.uk. You can also visit their website www.hollywalllaneconsultation.co.uk and submit your views on the feedback form.

3 Men Given Football Banning Orders Following Offences at Vale Park

Football banning orders have been served on three men who committed offences at Vale Park on the last game of the season.

Port Vale were promoted to League One and played their final game of the 2024/25 season at home on 3 May.

Staffordshire Police worked with the club and partners to proactively police the last game against Gillingham that afternoon. Lots of previous warnings from both the police and the club were put out to warn fans of committing offences, particularly involving pitch encroachments after the final whistle.

It was really pleasing to see the overwhelming majority of fans enjoyed the occasion safely and responsibly. For those that didn’t, we have taken action and have put them before the courts, and others are still being investigated.

After pitch encroachments and offences directed at the Gillingham fans were investigated, three people have been banned from attending all football games in the UK for a number of years.

The trio who are now banned are:

Alan Watson-Jervis, 48, of Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He admitted using threatening, abusive, insulting words and or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Thursday (10 July). He was banned for five years.

Connor Robertson, 22, of Newcastle-under-Lyme. He admitted going onto the playing area of a football match – Football (Offences) Act 1991 and was banned for three years following a hearing at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Tuesday (8 July).

Robert Dytiche, 33 of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. He admitted the same offence at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Thursday (10 July) and was also banned for three years.

PC Tim Moss, who is the dedicated football officer at Port Vale and was at the game, said: “The vast majority of fans that day enjoyed the occasion for what it was and listened to our advice, which is why they’re now able to enjoy seeing Vale play in League One next season.

“I want to be clear that those who commit offences at football clubs in Staffordshire will be proactively targeted by us and the clubs we work closely with. We work hard to make sure the terraces are a safe place for fans and families to enjoy the game without worry of crime and other associated offences that ruin the spectacle for everyone else.”

FREE Activities During the School Summer Holidays

Free activities for 8-17 year olds during the school holidays.

Scan the QR code to see what activities are on offer and the details.