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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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Staffordshire Police advise with the drop in temperature across the area we are asking all residents to be mindful when defrosting your vehicles.
If you leave your vehicle running and unattended, you make it an easy target for criminals. Although when the weather is cold you should remain with your vehicle during the time you are defrosting and ensure your windows are clear before travelling.
We are already aware of this type of incident happening in Stoke-on-Trent this week so please be aware and vigilant.
Staffordshire Police are reminding residents not to leave presents or parcels in view in the back of your vehicle over the Christmas period.
It is important to remember there is an increase in thefts from vehicles during this time of the year. If you see anything suspicious then contact the police on 101, 999 or crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Stoke came in at number 6 in the Top 10 Penalty Charge Notices issued to drivers in Stafford Street Hanley for being one of the most expensive streets outside London.
In 2020/21 2,009 tickets were issued in Hanley’s Stafford Street amounting to a total cost of £75,037, with Manchester’s Stockport Road topping the leader board with 5,258 tickets issued, which cost motorists £193,893.
It’s worth being mindful when times are becoming financially difficult for drivers to be sensible and not to risk receiving a penalty charge.
Staffordshire Police are reporting of another cannabis property being discovered on Tunstall High Street.
The police are reminding residents to report any suspicious activity regarding any buildings or residential properties where you think there may be a smell of cannabis, noise of fans running, blacked out windows etc. so we can investigate further.
To report any of the aforementioned you can contact the police on 101 or you can call crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Tonight, Councillor Chandra Kanneganti and Father Julian from St Joseph’s Catholic Church seen celebrating Christmas festivities in Goldenhill & Sandyford.
The tree and Christmas lights were paid for out of Councillor Kanneganti’s Ward Budget for 2022/23.
Residents also turned out to enjoy the event with local children being given the honour to turn on this years Christmas lights.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in Sandyford & Goldenhill as well as the rest of Stoke on Trent & Kidsgrove a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
At this time of year, the weather can shift dramatically from clear morning skies to dark rainy afternoons which is why it is important to ensure you know the weather forecast to plan your journey and to avoid any unnecessary traffic due to roads being flooded. Due to the heavy rain we experienced on Thursday 24th November many roads including main roads such as Turnhurst Road and Ford Green Road became flooded which is a risk to road users and pedestrians, As winter approaches the weather may get worse with heavy showers, ice or snow so it is especially important to ensure that you and your vehicle are prepared to drive in these conditions.
Here are a few tips to ensure that you drive safe in these conditions: Ensure your vehicle tyres are road worthy, including the tyre tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm) and tyre pressure. Ensure your wipers (front and rear) and working as well as your heater to defrost your windows from ice and demist the inside, Ensure you drive to the speed limit and slow down if the weather conditions are affecting your visibility and driving. Give extra room to the vehicle in front of you and allow extra time for braking. Plan your journey and only travel when it is essential if the road conditions are hazardous (flooded, ice, snow).
There are many resources out there that can give further advice if you are unsure about driving in the upcoming road conditions through these winter months it is better to arrive late rather than not at all, remember to drive safe everyone!
Staffordshire Police warn residents to be aware of fraud scammers which is on the increase during the Christmas period.
Be suspicious of all “too be good to be true offers and deals”
Never send money to someone you don’t know.
Never give banking details or personal information to someone you don’t know.
Always log onto a website directly rather than clicking on email links.
If you think you have been scammed contact your bank, you can find the number on the back of your debit card.
Goldenhill Community Hall/Centre is available to hire for all occasions.
For more information to hire the venue, please telephone 01782 232732. There is also a facility to leave a voicemail or you can contact the City Council by email venuesandcatering@stoke.gov.uk providing them with all the information you require.
So how many mph over the speed limit can you go?
A 2019 Auto Express survey contacted 45 UK police forces. Of the 33 that responded, 25 shared information about when their speed cameras activate if a driver is going above the speed limit, although Staffordshire Police was one of the forces who did not respond.
Most police forces have a tolerance of 10% plus 2 mph above the limit before a speed camera ‘flashes’. So on a 30 mph road, a camera wouldn’t normally activate unless a car drove past at 35 mph or faster.
So for example, on a 70 mph stretch of motorway, the threshold would go up to 79 mph.
But tolerances aren’t an excuse for breaking the speed limit. No matter what the threshold, drivers should always stick to the speed limit and never exceed it.
Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association has been contacted regularly about speeding vehicles throughout the area, and along with other volunteers, and support from Councillor Kanneganti to purchase equipment, it will soon take part in a community speedwatch, which is supported by the local policing team.
Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association has been in contact with a company based in Cheshire who have agreed to restore the Stonier Memorial Gate outside Goldenhill Community Centre.
Work started on refurbishing the gate on Wednesday (09.11.22) by D&N Shotblasting who are doing the restoration for free, although the residents association has spoken to the council who have agreed to pay £150 to purchase special hardwearing paint.
The history behind the gate is that the Stonier bus company erected it in 1918 after a young boy from St John’s School got killed by a bus when running out onto the High Street, and the gate was put there to try and stop any such accident/fatality happening again. When the school closed it was then decided to move it to it’s final resting place outside the community centre.
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