Find us on Facebook

Welcome

Sandyford and Goldenhill Residents Association (S.A.G.E.)

Welcome to our website

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

Click here to report any antisocial behaviour

Crimestoppers

Crimestoppers

Drug Activity/ASB House Closure Notice in Goldenhill

Due to recent Anti Social Behaviour and drug activity at an address on Colclough Lane, Goldenhill. The Police working with the Council have obtained a Closure Notice on the property. The Closure Notice prohibits access to the premises for the period specified in the notice. Only the Police or a local authority can initiate the process to close premises which are causing antisocial behaviour, if they reasonably believe that there is, or is likely to be either a nuisance to members of the public. 

Anyone experiencing any issues please contact the Police on 101 or private message on Facebook/ Twitter or email your local council at ASB@stoke.gov.uk

Alert: WhatsApp Account Takeover Scam

Criminals are targeting WhatsApp users by posing as a friend and asking for a security code. Action Fraud has received over 60 reports relating to this scam.

The scam begins when a criminal gets access to another WhatsApp account which has you listed as a contact.

The criminal, posing as your friend or someone that’s a member of a WhatsApp group you’re in, will then send you seemingly normal messages to try and start a conversation with you. However, around the same time you will receive a text message from WhatsApp with a six-digit code. This is because the criminal has been trying to login to WhatsApp using your mobile number. The criminal will claim that they sent you their code by accident and ask you to help them by sending it to them. Once the criminal has this code, they can login to your WhatsApp account and lock you out.

The criminal will then use the same tactic with your WhatsApp contacts in an effort to steal more accounts and use them to perpetrate fraud.

What you need to do:

Set up two-step verification to give an extra layer of protection to your account: Tap Settings > Account >Two-step verification > Enable.THINK. CALL. If a family member or friend makes an unusual request on WhatsApp, always call the person to confirm their identity.Never share your account’s activation code (that’s the 6 digit code you receive via SMS)You can report spam messages or block a sender within WhatsApp. Press and hold on the message bubble, select ‘Report’ and then follow the instructions.

If you have been a victim of fraud or cyber crime, report it to Action Fraud or 0300 123 2040.

Be Aware of Fake £50 Notes

Retailers in Tunstall have reported to local officers that two men have been trying to purchase low value items with fake £50 notes. One male is described as in his early 50s white well dressed, the second younger male wearing a baseball cap. It is believed that these males have a number of fake notes on them. 

Please be extra vigilant if you are offered a £50 note  

Job Vacancy, Warehouse Operative

Temporary Full Time Position

Salary £10.14 to £10.33 per hour

KPI have the exciting opportunity to recruit for our well know client in Talke ST7

This role will come with a permanent position after a qualifying period

We are currently looking for warehouse operatives to complete the following duties

  • Pick orders from a pick sheet and quality check products
  • be confident with computers as some roles involve checking incorrect orders and bulk orders
  • Sorting complete totes on to pallets
  • working within a bulk department, which involves being trained on Llops
  • Working towards targets and ensuring correct items are being picked

If you are interested in starting a new career please call 01782 712230 and ask for the industrial team to find out more information or apply online by following the link https://www.applybe.com/?a=735EBBEC7.0

Vehicle Crime

BEWARE – Staffordshire Police Officers have been conducting patrols in and around the local area following reports of individuals trying vehicle door handles.

Please remember to lock your vehicles at all times and do not leave any valuables inside or on show. If you see anything suspicious please report this to 999 in an emergency, 101 in a non-emergency or crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.

For further safety information and advice regarding vehicle crime please visit https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/vehicle-safe-and-sound/

Wolseley Plumbing & Heating Moving To Sandyford

4th Industrial are pleased to announce the letting of Unit 3 Tunstall Arrow North (pictured above), which extends to 19,408 sq ft and has been let to Wolseley. They will be utilising the unit as a trade counter and warehouse for plumbing/heating and building service products.

4th Industrial added that it was a pleasure working with Thomas Leech on the letting of the unit who is the Property Manager for Wolseley.

In a statement from 4th Industrial they say they have three units remaining, ranging from 13,533 sq ft to 31,170 sq ft for the Stoke-on-Trent area through Mounsey Surveyors.

https://4thindustrial.com/properties/industrial-units-to-let-tunstall-arrow-stoke-on-trent

https://www.wolseley.co.uk/

Tunstall Town Centre Public Meeting

Tunstall Town Centre Community Association, will be holding a public meeting at Tunstall Town Hall at 7pm on Wednesday the 8th of March 2023. 

Inspector Hayley Eaton from Stoke North Policing Team & Mark Connell Council Levelling Up Programme Director will be at the event so please come along if you would like to ask any questions about the area. 

Suspicious Activity on Broadfield Road, Sandyford

Staffordshire Police have reported suspicious activity yesterday 03.03.23 at approximately 9.00 p.m. on Broadfield Road where two males roughly 16/18 years old were knocking on doors asking for money. After the resident spoke to them through a window they left towards the High Street.

If this has happened to anyone else or anyone has any CCTV please call Staffordshire Police on 101 or private message on Facebook/Twitter quoting serial number SP-20230303-0716 or call crimestoppers annonymously on 0800 555 111.

The Government is Considering Changing the Frequency of MOT Tests

The government is considering changing the frequency of MOT tests from yearly to every other year. 

There are changes for new vehicles too. Currently, new vehicles need to get an MOT after 3 years. But in the future, new vehicles might not need an MOT for 4 years. 

The MOT changes apply to cars, motorbikes and vans. 

The government says that the changes to MOTs reflect the improvements to vehicle safety, for example automatic lane keeping systems (ALKs).  

This might cause some safety concerns for motorists. But government analysis revealed that new vehicles usually pass their MOT in the first 3 years. And that there are low numbers of casualties in collisions in the UK due to vehicle defects. 

It’s standard practice to test new vehicles at 4 years in countries like:

  • Belgium
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Portugal

Most drivers will likely be happy that they could save money with less frequent MOTs. The average MOT costs £40, so the new changes could save motorists across the UK £100 million a year. 

But it’s important to make sure you’re still getting regular services and not ignoring problems with your vehicle. This should also mean you have less problems when you do get an MOT.

Off Road Bikes

Staffordshire Police report that as the weather gradually starts to get warmer we will no doubt experience issues with nuisance motorbikes.

Staffordshire Police and the council are looking at putting an operation together called Op.Transom, it will target vehicle related Anti-Social-Behaviour & you can contact the council via – 01782 233400 or email- operationtransom@stoke.gov.uk