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A residents association uniting the two villages of Sandyford and Goldenhill since 1999
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- The cost of charging electric cars in public has more than doubled in two years
- In some cases, it is now cheaper to run a petrol or diesel car than an electric
Electric car owners without access to a home charger are now paying up to a 1,500 per cent premium by being forced to top up their vehicles on the streets.
Homeowners with a dedicated charger, smart meter and electric car tariff from their energy supplier can pay as little as 5p per kWh to replenish the vehicle’s batteries overnight.
However, a neighbour relying on a council-backed on-street charger can face rates of 65p per kWh – meaning the same car could be filled for as little as £2.56 or as much as £41.
Worse still for the second person, they can also face ‘idle fees’ of up to 6p per minute, if they remain attached to the charger once their vehicle is filled up.
Also, someone charging at home pays VAT at a rate of 5 per cent, while those charging publicly are stung with a 20 per cent rate – which is an increasingly lucrative revenue stream for the government.
Some motorists, including Blackadder actor Rowan Atkinson have expressed their dismay about their experience driving an electric car and finding places to charge it.
While residents have complained that selfish electric car owners who do not have a driveway often leave cables along the pavement before topping up their vehicles. According to the National Federation for the Blind, trailing cables across the pavement is a trip hazard.
The government has pledged to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and wants to increase the availability of public electric charging units. But motorists have complained that the system is confusing, with many providers requiring drivers to download their own specific app to access their service.
Five years later, the government said the sale of new hybrid cars will also be prohibited.
The RAC have been tracking the cost of charging electric vehicles since October 2021 and comparing them with traditional cars powered by electric and diesel.
Tunstall Town Centre Community Association are holding their public meeting TONIGHT at 7pm at Christ Church for residents to go along and raise any issues relating to Tunstall Town Centre.
If you have any issues with fly tipping or dumped waste in Tunstall, Dominic Gratty the Environmental Crime team manager at Stoke-On-Trent City Council will be on hand to speak to residents.
The Kay Group who are a family run business and operate service stations across the North West of England and Midlands, officially open their new Sandyford Service Station tomorrow 09.02.24.
The Service Station located at the KFC roundabout (Sandyford) will sell BP fuel as well as having a Londis Convenience Store, Greggs Bakery Shop and a Subway.
Anyone filling their vehicle with BP fuel are advised to download the bp rewards app online at bpmerewards.co.uk
BPme Rewards is here, helping you earn those little treats more often. Once you’ve picked up your BPme Rewards Card, or signed up via the BPme app, you’ll be able to earn points on qualifying bp transactions, either when you buy things in-store, or when you purchase fuel. You can even earn points on your BPme transactions.
Once you’ve earned your points, you can redeem them in-store on fuel or shop purchases. Or you can trade them in for vouchers from our great partners, such as Amazon.co.uk, Marks & Spencer and Love2Shop. Nice!
Cuckooing is the term used when someone’s house is taken over for criminal activity, including dealing drugs.
Staffordshire Police say are you aware of cuckooing? Do you know what to look out for in relation to cuckooing? Would you report it if you had concerns? The police are relying on residents to highlight concerns that maybe impacting on there community to reduce the issues that come with cuckooing and the harm it causes.
For more information click on the link to know more and please report if you are concerned about a vulnerable neighbour. Cuckooing by Staffordshire Police (youtube.com)
Could you volunteer to review Police powers to ensure they are being used correctly?
The Commissioner’s Independent Scrutiny Panel is looking for a diverse group of people to scrutinise Police powers. In particular, volunteers will be asked to evaluate the use of force during incidents.
Volunteers will help interrogate information and body worn video to identify issues and be involved in suggesting solutions.
Applications are now open.
Find out more or apply: Independent Scrutiny Panels – Staffordshire Commissioner (staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk)
The Kay Group who are a family run business and operate service stations across the North West of England and Midlands, are to officially open their new Sandyford Service Station on the morning of Friday 9th February.
Sandyford Service Station located at the KFC roundabout (Sandyford) will be offering BP fuel as well as having a Londis Convenience Store and a Greggs Bakery Shop, which will also open on the 9th February. Subway are also expected to open their fast food restaurant at the site, which should be soon after the official opening date.
Staffordshire Police have noticed an increase in the number of incidents of Anti Social Behavior around the retail parks in Tunstall. A number of the incidents involve groups of up to 20 young lads on pushbikes , scooters and on foot, the ages range from 9 to 16. The police have footage of the youths and will be identifying them through the local schools.
A number of these individuals think its acceptable to swear and shout at staff in front of customers who are often with young children, they have been refusing to leave when asked by staff.
Shop workers do not go to work to be abused or intimidated. Its often only a few of the group that cause the issues, however if your child is in the group, even if they are just hanging around watching what others are doing they will be barred from the shops and leisure centers, these businesses are private property and they can ban any child who is deemed to be or is likely to be involved in Anti Social Behavior. Often the police will issue these banning notices on behalf of the business premises.
If your child goes out in a group please advise them that they may find themselves barred if they are in the groups currently causing issues. Your Child may also be asked for their name and address by a PCSO. Under section 50 of the police reform act PCSO’s in Staffordshire have the same powers as a police officer, if an officer in uniform has reason to believe you have been or are involved in anti-social behaviour, the police can demand your details under Section 50. Refusing to give your details is a criminal offence, and you can be arrested.
Chandra Kanneganti’s CBE is finally recognised in the King’s New Years honours list by local newspaper “The Sentinel”.
At Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association Public Meeting with an attendance of 125 last week, local residents applauded his achievement and were pleased that his name is being reported in print.
To find out more about the history of Chandra to his moving to this country, and his passion in being a well respected G.P. and councillor to his many residents and patients then follow the link Stoke-on-Trent GP lands biggest honour below knighthood – Stoke-on-Trent Live (stokesentinel.co.uk)
Staffordshire Police are urging all motorists to be particularly cautious when defrosting their vehicles.
Opportunists can work in groups during the cold weather to target vehicles that have been left unattended whilst unlocked, especially as people are leaving for work or the school run, and they warm up their cars leaving the keys inside.
Give yourself a few extra minutes to defrost your vehicle, do not leave vehicle while it is defrosting, and if you need to return to your property take the keys out of the ignition and lock your car.
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