Welcome Sandyford and Goldenhill Residents Association (S.A.G.E.)
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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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- Electric car production creates up to 70% more emissions than petrol equivalent
The environmental benefit of electric cars may never be felt – with their production creating up to 70 per cent more emissions than their petrol equivalent.
Electric cars need to be used for tens of thousands of miles before they offset the higher releases, with VW’s e-Golf becoming more environmentally friendly only after 77,000 miles, according to the manufacturer’s own figures.
But there are fears that many such vehicles will never hit their mileage target as owners upgrade to newer models, leaving swathes of used electric cars sitting unwanted on garage forecourts.
The vast majority of car purchases in the UK are made using credit plans, which offer customers the chance to swap their car for a new vehicle after a three-year term, which is unlikely to be enough time to offset the emissions.
Personal Contract Purchases (PCP) boomed in popularity thanks to the rock-bottom interest rates of the past decade and allowed consumers to pay off their car in monthly instalments.
Britain’s car finance obsession could undermine the climate goals of the Government, as a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars looms in 2030.
Ministers hope the ban – which extends to hybrid cars by 2035 – will be a decisive factor in the country reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Yet electric vehicles (EVs) can play a role in this goal only if they remain on the road long enough.
Staffordshire Police are reporting that they are seeing an increase in vehicle crime, especially cars being stolen which have been left with the engine running. Last week, 2 delivery drivers had their cars stolen whilst doing a doorstep delivery of food.
The police go onto say, please don’t leave cars unattended with the engine running, and invest in a Faraday pouch or box to keep keys in at home, if your car is keyless entry.
Goldenhill & Sandyford Ward
Six free skips will be available for residents in the area to use. The skips are being funded by your local Ward Councillor, Councillor Kanneganti & monitored each day by Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association. They will be sited from 9.30am.
Mon 26 February – Hollywell Lane by junction with Burnaby Road and Lewisham Drive green space at the end of Cul-de-Sac
Tue 27 February – 2 skips at Goldenhill Community Centre
Wed 28 February – Chatterley Whitfield and Spitfire Way
Under no circumstances can rubbish be left by the skip, this will be deemed as fly tipping and you may be prosecuted.
Unfortunately, no white goods are to be put in the skip. For bulky waste collections please contact the council by visiting www.stoke.gov.uk or call 01782 234234.
Most drivers don’t use a phone at the wheel, but those that do put themselves, and other road users in danger as using a phone while driving makes you four times more likely to have a crash.
On top of that, anyone caught using a phone whilst driving can end up with six points on their licence and a £200 fine, making a trip out very expensive indeed.
Although it can be tempting to give your phone a quick check, taking your eyes off the road can cause you to swerve, miss important road signs, and most importantly, miss what’s going on in the road ahead.
Most people know that they shouldn’t pick up their phone to call someone, but you may not realise that you can also receive points and a fine for touching your phone for any reason while driving, even if you’re not holding it. Touching the sat nav function on your phone, changing tracks, looking at photos or enabling the camera function all count as phone use.
To encourage everyone to fully concentrate on the road until they’ve reached their destination we’re promoting the #PhoneFree campaign.
This campaign supports the year-round operational and educational work of our officers to try and reduce the number of people using phones while driving on Staffordshire’s roads.
Here’s how you can support the campaign and make a difference to road safety in Staffordshire: Put your phone out of reach in a bag or glove box so you won’t be tempted to take a look whilst you’re waiting at the lights, or in traffic. Use safe driving mode to mute any calls or texts whilst you’re driving. You can always catch up with your friends and family when you reach your destination. If you phone rings and you need to take the call, pull over where it’s safe and turn your engine off before you start the call. Handsfree is still legal, but can be distracting, so we’d recommend not using your phone at all when driving.
Your friends, family, or work colleagues won’t mind waiting for a text, call or message if you’re driving. They’d rather you get to your destination safely than not at all. If you need to make a call or text, park up somewhere safely and turn the ignition off before looking at your phone.
Using a phone behind the wheel is one of the most common causes of serious injury or death on the roads.
If you’d like to know more about the laws around using a phone in a vehicle you can find more information on our website: https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/driving-mobile-device-use/
- 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.
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