Sandyford and Goldenhill

Retirement Workshop

No Proposal to Close Goldenhill Community Centre Says City Council

130 people attended Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Public Meeting yesterday

130 people attended the Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association Public Meeting yesterday evening where the proposed closure of Goldenhill Community Centre was discussed.

Councillor Lee Wanger, Chair of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, which can make recommendation to the council’s cabinet about the centre’s future agreed to come and talk to residents and centre users at the meeting, this was due to Cabinet Member Randy Conteh who represents communities declined to attend after saying he did not have anything further to report due to the centre’s future being referred to the Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

Councillor Lee Wanger confirmed that the 1,000 plus petition would go to him and his committee, and residents/centre users are welcome to attend the next Overview & Scrutiny Meeting on the 16th March.

Councillor Wanger confirmed that the council has no proposals to close Goldenhill Community Centre, and then went onto to reassure everyone by saying “we have no intention of closing it”.

Residents queuing to enter community centre meeting

Councillor Wanger said that the centre can’t go on losing money, but added, we need to find a way forward to make the building more viable.

Residents were further informed that Abi Brown, Deputy Leader of the City Council was to deliver a budget presentation at the meeting, but she cancelled in late December after confirming attendance back in August 2016, reason being a budget presentation was being delivered two day’s previous at Stoke’s Civic Centre, and should residents wish to meet up with her, then they were welcome to do so. It was further said, it is disappointing news that a Council Leader believes it is correct not to honour an agreement to come and talk to a large number of residents in the north of the city, who she represents at such a high level.

Churchill China at the Heart of Our Community

The Sentinel have produced a video of Churchill China by going through their picture archives to dig out some fabulous snapshots of the factory throughout the years.

Churchill China is located at the heart of the Sandyford and Goldenhill community, and are very supportive of the S.A.G.E. residents association by sponsoring it’s well visited website.

For more on this story and a video link, follow The Sentinel website. http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/video-inside-churchill-china-8211-part-one/story-30046813-detail/story.html

Sandyford Firefighters come to the rescue of stranded drivers

Sandyford’s White Watch Firefighters came to the rescue of many motorists who were getting stranded on Reginald Mitchell Way, leading up to the Sandyford KFC roundabout.

The poor weather conditions came across the Sandyford and Goldenhill area late yesterday evening.

Our thanks go to the White Watch Crew who did us proud, well done!

For more on this story and a video link, follow The Sentinel website. http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/video-sandyford-white-watch-firefighters-help-stranded-drivers-on-reginald-mitchell-way/story-30055144-detail/story.html#BskgwWiCHaO0BEhQ.99

Budget Consultation Feedback Event

As part of our 2017/18 budget consultation, Stoke on Trent City Council will be holding a special resident feedback event on Tuesday, January 17 in Stoke Town Hall.

The event will give everyone who lives and works in Stoke-on-Trent the chance to talk to senior city council officers and cabinet members about the proposals to save £61m over the next three years.

A range of options have been put forward to allow us to meet the tough challenge of helping older people to live well at home and supporting the growing numbers of children in care.

At the event you’ll also be able to find out more about the Stronger Together priorities that will help to shape the future of the city, as well as ask questions, offer ideas and give your views on the budget proposals. There will be free refreshments and parking is available on Kingsway car park in Stoke for just £1 after 3pm.

The drop-in event takes place 3pm to 7pm in the Jubilee Hall, which is in Stoke Town Hall, and you can drop-in to speak to us at any time. The public consultation runs until January 24, and all feedback collected will be used by councillors to help make final decisions when setting the annual budget.

For more information, visit www.stoke.gov.uk/budget2017 where there’s still time to fill in an online feedback form, or email budget2017@stoke.gov.uk

Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Public Meeting

Employment & Skills Open Day

Sandyford Burglaries

Staffordshire Police received reports of two burglaries in the Sandyford area yesterday, Tuesday 3rd January.

The incidents occurred during daylight hours at properties in High Street and Adams Avenue.

A rear window and a rear door were forced to gain entry to the properties and an untidy search was made, although the only thing stolen was loose change.

Anyone who was in the area yesterday, and who may have seen anything suspicious, is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 579 or 588 of 3 January.

Bin Collections, Christmas/New Year

Personal & Property Security Presentation

A personal and property security presentation was delivered by “db Security” at a recent Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association Committee Meeting.

Darren Mood from the security company talked to committee members and Councillor Martin Garner in respect to what they do in the wider community.

It was reported the company already supports Staffordshire Police and the City Council to deal with antisocial behaviour, including operating a CCTV van to record antisocial activity.

Mr Mood informed the committee that as a company they advise on CCTV law, and that some major store outlets who sell CCTV products are not prosecutable as evidence in law and their only use is for monitoring purposes.

Personal and property products available from “db Security” include, as shown in picture WAWA CCTV KITS, evidence obtained by the system would stand up in a court of law, price fitted £400 to £450 including VAT, and in certain cases grants are available.

Panic alarms where a fall would activate it, e.g. a family member could be made aware of the fall; price to purchase would be £70 including VAT for the first year, although it would cost extra if monitored by a call centre.

Visonic burglar alarm “wireless”, price fitted approximately £350 including VAT.

LED security lights, £40 each including VAT, they can be activated by people or timed.

For more information contact Darren, T: 01782 499070 E: info@dbsecurityservices.biz

W: www.dbsecurityservices.biz