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Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association (SAGE) would like to wish all its residents and visitors to our social media pages a very Happy Easter.
Anyone who would like to lose a few pounds after eating their chocolate Easter Eggs, then why not join us for a one hour healthy walk with a free healthy snack and drink afterwards. You have nothing to lose except for a few pounds.
The walk starts at 2.00p.m. outside the One Stop Shop, Shelford Road/High Street, Sandyford down from McDonald’s, not only today, but every Sunday at the same time.
In Action Fraud’s new campaign, we are urging people planning to buy tickets or attend this summer’s events and concerts to stay vigilant to criminals.
According to new data, £9.7 million was lost to ticket fraud in 2024 in the UK alone. Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has launched a new ticket fraud awareness campaign, warning people to be alert to fraudsters trying to catch out people planning for popular and sold-out events.
At the Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association Public Meeting held at Goldenhill Community Centre on the 3rd April that questions to “First Bus” were asked, and the following answers were given.
Question You can now wait half an hour for the 103, 39A & 39 bus – Answer We acknowledge that some routes, including the 103 and 39 services, have seen increased waiting times during certain periods of the day. We are actively reviewing passenger feedback and service data to explore options for improving frequency and reliability where demand indicates the need.
Question A lot of the time you can find all the buses turning up at the same time – Answer Thank you for highlighting this issue. We recognise that bus bunching can occur, particularly during peak traffic hours or due to road disruptions. Our operations team is working closely with drivers and traffic management systems to reduce these occurrences and improve service spacing.
Question It was better before the bus timetables were changed because they used to arrive every 10 minutes, and it still says that on the side of First Buses – Answer We understand the concerns regarding timetable adjustments. Service levels were revised to reflect current passenger demand and operational constraints. That said, we agree clear and up-to-date information is essential, and we are working to ensure all signage is accurate and reflects the latest schedule
Question When will passengers with a free bus pass be allowed to get on a bus before 9.30 a.m. – Answer The current guidelines for concessionary travel before 9:30 a.m. are set nationally and aim to balance accessibility with budget considerations. However, we continue to raise this matter with policymakers and explore local initiatives that could provide more flexibility for eligible passengers, especially in areas where early travel is a necessity.
Question Are bus fairs going up again – Answer We understand that affordability is a key concern for many passengers. While fare reviews are sometimes necessary due to rising operational costs, we remain committed to keeping travel accessible and are actively looking at ways to minimize the impact on regular users, including discounts and travel passes.
The Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) has announced eight routes across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to be the focus of their annual ‘Ride it Right’ campaign, designed to reduce motorbike casualties.
The campaign features eye-catching yellow ‘Think Bike’ signs on specific routes asking drivers to be more aware of motorbikes, and urging bikers to ride carefully. ‘Think Bike’ coasters will be distributed to venues along the routes, and the campaign messages will also be shared on social media.
The routes, which are updated each year, have been identified by the SSRP as the highest risk based on the analysis of motorcycle collisions. The routes identified for 2025 are:
-A5 Weston to Cannock
-A52 Newcastle to Bucknall
-A53 Stoke-on-Trent to Flash
-A460 Rugeley to Wolverhampton
-A511 Tutbury to Bretby
-A513 Rugeley to Tamworth
-A520 Stone to Leek
-A5272 Chell to Weston Coyney
For more information about the Ride it Right routes, and other safety advice and guidance for bikers, visit www.staffsbiker.co.uk/rideitrightroutes.
 
Walk 2 Health & Fitness Group meet up every Sunday at 2.00 p.m. outside the One Stop Shop, Shelford Road/High Street, Sandyford, down from McDonald’s.
The walk lasts approximately one hour with both steady and slow walks, and afterwards a free healthy snack is paid for by the resident’s association and a free drink is paid for by McDonald’s.
The walks help you keep fit as well as supporting everyone to keep a healthy mind, which reduces stress and anxiety by meeting others who say the walks have a positive outcome.
Doctor Chandra Kanneganti from Goldenhill Medical Centre supports the physical and mental benefits the walks can offer to everyone who attends.
At last Thursday’s Sandyford & Goldenhill Resident’s Association (SAGE) Public Meeting, Sergeant Welch reported police statistics in the SAGE area from 01.03.25 to 31.03.25 as follows.
ASB: Goldenhill & Sandyford 5 – This equates to Goldenhill/Sandyford being 2nd lowest ward from 16, for ASB and 91% lower than the top ward area in Hanley.
Burglary: Goldenhill & Sandyford 4 – This equates to Goldenhill/Sandyford having a slight increase in burglaries recently.
Vehicle Crime: Goldenhill/Sandyford – This equates to Goldenhill/Sandyford being 9th lowest ward area from 16, and 73% lower than the top ward area.
Robbery: – Goldenhill/Sandyford 0 – This equates to Goldenhill/Sandyford being the lowest for robbery but robbery levels are very low so no real comparison to make.
Shop Lifting: – Goldenhill/Sandyford 0 – This equates to Goldenhill/Sandyford being the lowest for shop lifting with Hanley (understandably being very high indeed).
This is a huge improvement on recent events with shoplifting at BP Sandyford and the neighbouring Tesco store very high. It’s extremely encouraging to see how much this has reduced.
Earlier this week a well built black male, possibly in his 40’s went into the Londis/Post Office on High Street, Goldenhill and asked to borrow the defibrillator to hopefully save a persons life.
The gentleman said he was from Kidsgrove, but unfortunately he has NOT returned the defibrillator to the Londis Store where it is kept for all emergency use.
The price to purchase a new defibrillator is well in excess of £1,000, so we are hoping the person who borrowed the equipment can return it to Goldenhill Londis a.s.a.p.
By reporting this on Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association Social Media Pages we are trusting that someone can locate where the defibrillator is, so please help us to find it because it may be you or someone you know who will need it next.
City Council Leader Jane Ashworth has agreed to attend Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association Public Meeting tonight (Thursday 3rd April) 7.30 p.m. @ Goldenhill Community Centre, High Street, Goldenhill.
This is a golden opportunity to listen to what the Stoke on Trent Leader has to say about moving the city forward and the constraints it is having to deal with to achieve this. Residents attending the meeting will also have the opportunity to ask the leader questions in regards to how the city is being run or any other concerns relating to council issues.
This is the second time the council leader has agreed to attend a SAGE public meeting, and our thanks go to her for making the time to do this, which the residents association fully appreciates on behalf of its residents.
At tonight’s meeting will also be Councillor Chandra Kanneganti, Staffordshire Police & First Bus.
Also, there will be FREE FOOD on offer, the public bar is open to purchase drinks, and not forgetting the FREE PRIZE DRAW of 27 x Bottles of Wine, 20 x Boxed Cadbury’s Easter Eggs & 10 x McDonald’s Meal Vouchers.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there tonight.
Residents from Brindley Village & Reginald Mitchell Way are reminded where possible to attend the next Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association Public Meeting this Thursday 3rd April @ 7.30 p.m. Goldenhill Community Centre.
The residents association always delivers leaflets to all properties on both estates with an invitation to every public meeting, but unfortunately at the last public meeting only one person attended from Brindley Village, although it was better news from the Reginald Mitchell Estate with 13 recorded residents.
Attending these meetings gives every resident the opportunity to meet e.g. the M.P. Leader of the City Council, police and Councillor Chandra Kanneganti, plus more influential people where you can ask questions you may need answering.
The residents association operates a Facebook page and website for all residents across the area, including Brindley Village & Reginald Mitchell Way, which we are aware is used extensively by residents on the two estates, so please support us as we support you by seeing you there this coming Thursday.
The next Sandyford & Goldenhill Public Meeting is being held on Thursday 3rd April. We have agreed the attendance of Jane Ashworth, Leader of Stoke on Trent City Council. First Bus, Ward Councillor Chandra Kanneganti & Staffordshire Police.
Everyone is welcome to attend on the evening, and you will be able to enjoy free food as well as being entered into our FREE PRIZE DRAW! The public bar is also open where drinks can be purchased.
We look forward to seeing you there on the evening!
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