7 January 2025 – Finance Meeting

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Parish Council Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on 7th January 2025.  Meeting to commence at 7pm. An agenda for the meeting is set out … Continued

12 November 2024 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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Present:  Cllr S Tudor (Chair)                                     Cllr G Jones Cllr D Borasinski                                         Cllr J Dando Cllr E Philpott                                              Cllr J Mirceta Cllr C Hurst                                                 Cllr L Pickering Cllr G Lloyd Also in attendance: Parish Clerk: Ms Vivien O’Dunne 1        Apologies – … Continued

12 November 2024 – Barlaston Parish Council Minutes

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Present:  Cllr S Tudor (Chair)                                Cllr D Borasinski Cllr C Hurst                                            Cllr J Dando Cllr J Mirceta                                          Cllr S Oakden Cllr G Lloyd                                            Cllr L Pickering Cllr E Philpott                                         Cllr G Jones Cllr P Fisher Also in attendance:  Parish Clerk: … Continued

08 October 2024 – Planning Meeting Minutes

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Present:  Cllr D Borasinski (Chair)                         Cllr J Mirceta Cllr C Hurst                                             Cllr E Philpott Cllr J Dando                                            Cllr L Pickering Cllr G Lloyd Also in attendance:  Parish Clerk: Ms Vivien O’Dunne   1          Apologies – Cllrs Fisher, Tudor and … Continued

08 October 2024 – Draft Minutes Barlaston Parish Council Meeting

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Minutes of the Meeting of Barlaston Parish Council Held on Tuesday 08 October 2024  Present:  Cllr D Borasinski (Chair)                                   Cllr C Hurst Cllr J Dando                                                     Cllr J Mirceta Cllr S Oakden                                                  Cllr L Pickering Cllr E Philpott                                                   Cllr G Lloyd … Continued

24 September 2024 – Draft Planning Committee Minutes

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Present:  Cllr S Tudor (Chair)                                   Cllr J Mirceta Cllr C Hurst                                              Cllr G Jones Cllr P Fisher                                             Cllr L Pickering Cllr G Lloyd Also in attendance:  Parish Clerk: Ms Vivien O’Dunne   1          Apologies – Cllrs Philpott, Oakden, Borasinski and … Continued

24 September 2024 – Minutes Barlaston Parish Council

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Present:  Cllr S Tudor (Chairman)                                   Cllr C Hurst Cllr J Mirceta                                                   Cllr P Fisher Cllr L Pickering                                                Cllr G Jones Cllr G Lloyd Also in attendance:  Parish Clerk: Ms Vivien O’Dunne There were no members of the public in attendance … Continued

10 September 2024 – Minutes of the Parish Council

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Present:  Cllr S Tudor (Chairman)                                   Cllr C Hurst Cllr J Dando                                                     Cllr P Fisher Cllr S Oakden                                                  Cllr L Pickering Cllr D Borasinski                                              Cllr G Lloyd Also in attendance:  Parish Clerk: Ms Vivien O’Dunne There were no members of the … Continued

8 October 2024 – Planning Meeting

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Parish Council Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on Tuesday 8 October 2024.  Meeting to commence at 7:00. An agenda for the meeting is set … Continued

10 September 2024 – Planning Minutes

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Present:  Cllr D Borasinski (Chair of Planning)          Cllr S Tudor Cllr S Oakden                                           Cllr C Hurst Cllr P Fisher                                             Cllr J Dando Cllr G Lloyd                                              Cllr L Pickering Also in attendance:  Parish Clerk: Ms Vivien O’Dunne 1          Apologies – Cllrs … Continued

24 September 2024 – Planning Meeting

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Parish Council Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on Tuesday 24 September 2024.  Meeting to commence at 7:00. An agenda for the meeting is set … Continued

13 August 2024 -Minutes Barlaston Parish Council

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Present: Cllr S Tudor, Cllr J Mirceta, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr P Fisher (Chairman), Cllr G Lloyd, Cllr L Pickering Also In attendance: Parish Clerk: Ms Vivien O’Dunne 1    Apologies – Cllr Borasinski sent his apologies; it was resolved to accept these. 2    Declarations … Continued

07 August 2024 – Planning Committee Minutes

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Present: Cllr D Borasinski (Chairman), Cllr S Tudor, Cllr G Jones, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr P Fisher, Cllr G Lloyd, Cllr L Pickering Also In attendance: Approximately 75 members of the public were in attendance. Parish Clerk: Ms Vivien O’Dunne 1    Apologies – Cllrs Dando, … Continued

09 July 2024 – Minutes of Barlaston Parish Council

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Present: Cllr S Tudor (Chairman), Cllr C Hurst, Cllr E Philpott, Cllr P Fisher, Cllr S Oakden, Cllr G Jones,Cllr D Borasinski Also In attendance: Parish Clerk: Ms Vivien O’Dunne Mrs Louise Pickering, prospective Councillor Mr Gary Lloyd, prospective Councillor Cllr Alec Sandiford, Stafford Borough Council, Fulford … Continued

10 September 2024 – Planning Committee

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Parish Council Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on Tuesday 10 September 2024.  Meeting to commence at 7:00. An agenda for the meeting is set … Continued

10 September 2024 – Barlaston Parish

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Parish Council Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on 10 September 2024.  Meeting to commence at 7:15 pm. An agenda for the meeting is set … Continued

11 June 2024 – Planning Meeting

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Parish Council Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on Tuesday 11 June 2024.  Meeting to commence at 7:00. An agenda for the meeting is set … Continued

14 May 2024 – Parish Council Meeting

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on 14 May 2024.  Meeting to commence at 7:00pm. An agenda for the meeting … Continued

12 March 2024 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Sole Trustee Annual General Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on 12 March 2024.  The meeting to commence after the Parish Council Meeting. An agenda … Continued

13 February 2024 – Planning Committee

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Parish Council Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on Tuesday 13 February 2024.  Meeting to commence at 7:00. An agenda for the meeting is set … Continued

14 November 2023 -Parish Council Minutes

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Minutes of the Barlaston Parish Council Meeting Held on Tuesday 14 November 2023 Present: Cllr P Fisher (Chairman), Cllr C Hurst, Cllr S Tudor, Cllr G Jones, Cllr J Dando, Cllr A Hemming, Cllr E Philpott, Cllr D Borasinski Also In attendance: Ms Vivien O’Dunne (Clerk) … Continued

14 November 2023 – Planning Committee

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Parish Council Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on Tuesday 14 November 2023.  Meeting to commence at 7:00. An agenda for the meeting is set … Continued

10 October 2023 – Planning Meeting

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Parish Council Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on Tuesday 10 October 2023.  Meeting to commence at 7:00. An agenda for the meeting is set … Continued

10 October 2023 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Sole Trustee Annual General Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on.10 October 2023.  The meeting to commence after the Parish Council Meeting. An agenda for … Continued

01 August 2023 – Planning Meeting

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Parish Council Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on Tuesday 1 August 2023.  Meeting to commence at 7:00. An agenda for the meeting is set … Continued

06 June 2023 – Planning Meeting

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All members of Barlaston Parish Council are hereby summoned to the Parish Council Meeting at Barlaston Methodist Church. Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP on Tuesday 6 June 2023.  Meeting to commence at 7:00. An agenda for the meeting is set … Continued

07 March 2023 – Planning Committee Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Chairman), Cllr S Tudor, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr J Dando, Cllr E Philpott, Cllr Borasinski, Cllr Bentley,   Also In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk)   1          Apologies – Cllrs Hemming and Jones sent their apologies, it was resolved to accept … Continued

04 April 2023 – Barlaston Planning Meeting

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06 December 2022 – Planning Committee Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Chairman), Cllr S Tudor, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr A Hemming, Cllr J Dando, Cllr E Philpott, Cllr Borasinski, Cllr Bentley  Also In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk) 1          Apologies – Cllr Jones issued his apologies; it was resolved to accept these. 2          … Continued

10 January 2023 – Minutes of the Sole Trustee Meeting

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Chairman), Cllr S Tudor, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr A Hemming, Cllr V O’Dunne, Cllr E Philpott, Cllr D Borasinski, Cllr G Jones, Cllr E Adams-Elsmore  Also In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk) 1          Apologies – Cllr’s Dando and Bentley gave their apologies; it … Continued

07 March 2023 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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07 March 2023 – Planning Meeting

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Photo ID needed to vote

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From the 4 May 2023 electors will be required to show photo ID when voting at a polling station. Open the links below to find out more. Voter ID Resource Summary Poster   Voter ID Resource_A4 Poster Print Ready 2_May … Continued

10 January 2023 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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1 November 2022 – Sole Trustee Meeting Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Chairman), Cllr S Tudor, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr A Hemming, Cllr V O’Dunne, Cllr G Jones, Cllr E Philpott, Cllr Borasinski Also In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk) There were no members of the public in attendance.  1          Apologies – … Continued

1 November 2022 – Planning Committee Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Chairman), Cllr S Tudor, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr A Hemming, Cllr J Dando, Cllr V O’Dunne, Cllr G Jones, Cllr E Philpott Also In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk) There were no members of the public in attendance.   1          Apologies – … Continued

6 December 2022 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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6 December 2022 – Planning Meeting

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01 November 2022 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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01 November 2022 – Planning Meeting

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04 October 2022 – Planning Meeting

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04 October 2022 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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06 September 2022 – Planning Agenda

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06 September 2022 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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August 2022 – Chairman’s Blog

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Chairman’s Blog Hello everyone, I hope you’re enjoying the current spate of good weather and that I find you all in good spirits. Planning Application 21/33687/FUL – Brookhouse Drive / Old Road update Breaking news – after many months of … Continued

04 July 2022 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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04 July 2022 – Planning Committee Meeting

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April 2022 – Chairman’s Blog

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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend 3-5 June 2022 We have an exciting agenda set for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Event on 4 June, the main event will be held on the Village Green, however refreshments will be available at the Village … Continued

17 May 2022 – Annual Parish Meeting

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You are summoned to the Annual Parish Council Meeting 17 May 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Barlaston Methodist Church, Park Drive, Barlaston ST12 9DP.  An agenda for the meeting is set out below. Signed Mrs K St Leger                                                                                                                       20 … Continued

05 April 2022 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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05 April 2022 – Planning Committee Meeting

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01 March 2022 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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01 February 2022 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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01 February 2022 – Planning Committee

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January 2022 – Chairman’s Blog

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Dear All First and foremost, Happy New Year to you. Planning for the next financial year, the Parish Council have set the Precept which shows a 0.6% saving on a Band D property against this year’s figures.  This forms part … Continued

December 2021 – Chairman’s Blog

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Hello everyone We are now coming to the end of what has been a tumultuous year for the village and although, unfortunately, the pandemic is still with us we are now, optimistically, operating on a ‘business as usual’ basis. This … Continued

02 November 2021 – Planning Committee Agenda

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October 2021 – Chairman’s Blog

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Wedgwood Memorial College Activity has been seen at the Wedgwood Memorial College site and both the Clerk and myself have been liaising with the appropriate parties involved.  It has been reported by our Borough Councillor Gareth Jones to the Conservation … Continued

05 October 2021- Planning Committee Agenda

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7 September 2021 – Planning Committee Agenda

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August 2021 – Chairman’s Blog

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This last couple of months has been some interesting things happening in Barlaston: July saw the arrival of Travellers to the village, fortunately with the application of the Common Law 1869 Act and the support of the Local Police, this … Continued

Garden Bonfires

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Consider Your Neighbours Do you enjoy your garden? Please don’t stop your neighbours enjoying theirs by lighting a bonfire carelessly. Remember that bonfire smoke can be very irritating and even harmful, particularly to people with chest of heart problems. Garden … Continued

2 August 2021 – Planning Committee Meeting

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6 July 2021 – Planning Committee Agenda

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6 July 2021 – Barlaston Parish Council Agenda

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Annual Audit of Accounts

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Local authorities spend public money. The money comes from national and local taxes as well as charges to service users. Local authorities must tell local residents and taxpayers how their money is spent. They do this by publishing yearly accounts … Continued

1 June 2021 – Planning Committee Agenda

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1 June 2021 – Barlaston Parish Council Agenda

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11 May 2021 – Planning Committee Agenda

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May 2021 – Chairman’s Blog

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  New Bench The unveiling of the bench in memory of Stan Philips on the village green was a memorable occasion. A number of people, all socially distanced, gathered on the Green for the event and Stan’s daughters, Tracey and Rachel, … Continued

05 May 2021 – Planning Committee Agenda

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April 2021 – Chairman’s Blog

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Covid The latest information about the level of Covid cases locally is very encouraging.  In the Borough the level of cases is reported as 30 per 100,000 which is a huge improvement on the levels recently experienced.  However we are … Continued

30 March 2021 – Emergency Planning Meeting

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9 March 2021 – Sole Trustee Meeting

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23 February 2021 – Emergency Planning Meeting

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February 2021 – Chairman’s Blog

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Covid – 19 Pop-up Testing hub As the days gradually get longer and the coverage of covid vaccinations embraces an ever greater number of residents there is some reason to be more hopeful that better times are on the horizon.  … Continued

4 February 2021 – Sole Trustee Meeting Agenda

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5 January 2021 – Planning Committee Agenda

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Local Courier Fraud Alert

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Fraudsters will stop at nothing when attempting to scam people of their financial and personal information. This week Staffordshire Police have had their own force back up phone number ‘spoofed’ and used in a phone call (vishing) courier fraud where … Continued

November 2020 – Chairman’s Blog

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Covid 19 The Government has announced that in line with the rest of the country, Barlaston will be subject to tighter restrictions during November in an attempt to bring down the spread of the virus. Whilst the lockdown will not … Continued

5 August 2020 Planning Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Chair) Cllr G Jones Cllr C Hurst Cllr S Hall Cllr D Bentley Cllr I Moran Cllr E Philpott Cllr S Tudor  In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk) Apologies – no apologies were received Declarations … Continued

October 2020 Chairman’s Blog

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Covid-19 Recent announcements by the Prime Minister indicate that we can expect to live under the threat of coronavirus for the next six months and that we will all have to follow the social distancing guidelines. In Barlaston we have … Continued

2 June 2020 Sole Trustee Meeting Minutes

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Present: Cllr G Jones, Cllr P Fisher, Cllr I Moran, Cllr S Tudor, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr D Bentley, Cllr V O’Dunne, Cllr S Hall, Cllr I Macmillan, Cllr E Philpott  In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk)  1          Apologies – No apologies were received. 2          Declarations … Continued

2 June 2020 Barlaston Parish Council Minutes

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Present: Cllr G Jones, Cllr P Fisher, Cllr I Moran, Cllr S Tudor, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr D Bentley, Cllr V O’Dunne, Cllr S Hall, Cllr I Macmillan, Cllr E Philpott  In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk)  7:15 – 7:30    Public Open Forum. One member of the … Continued

5 May 2020 Barlaston Parish Council Meeting

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031219 Planning Committee Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Chairman), Cllr E Philpott, Cllr S Hall, Cllr S Tudor, Cllr I Moran, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr D Bentley, Cllr D Norman In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk)  1          Apologies Cllr Macmillan sent his apologies, … Continued

031219 Barlaston Parish Council Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr S Hall, Cllr E Philpott, Cllr D Bentley, Cllr D Norman, Cllr S Tudor, Cllr I Moran  In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk) 7:15 – 7:30       Public Open Forum Chris Roberts … Continued

031219 Planning Committee

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1. Apologies 2. Declarations of Interest 3. Written Applications for Dispensation under the Localism Act 2011 4. To consider Planning Application 19/31167/HOU at Ash Grove Barlaston Described as side extension incorporating garage conversion Date of next meeting 7 January 2020, … Continued

Speed Watch update – November 2019

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Our Speed Watch Team of Volunteers have continued their sterling efforts throughout 2019. Weather-permitting, they generally operate two sessions per week at a variety of sites throughout Barlaston village. The fact that, on average, they monitor around 300 vehicles per … Continued

011019 Barlaston Parish Council Minutes

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Present: In attendance. Mrs. K. St. Leger (Clerk) 7.15 – 7.30 Public Open Forum 84        Apologies Cllr’s Moran and O’Dunne sent their apologies, it was resolved to accept these. Cllr Fisher gave a formal apology to Cllr Norman for comments … Continued

030919 Barlaston Parish Council Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Vice Chairman) Cllr I Moran Cllr C Hurst Cllr I Macmillan Cllr V O’Dunne Cllr D Bentley Cllr D Norman Cllr S Tudor In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk) 7:15 – 7:30 Public Open Forum Four … Continued

020719 Barlaston Parish Council Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Vice Chairman), Cllr I Moran, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr I Macmillan,  Cllr V O’Dunne, Cllr D Bentley, Cllr D Norman, Cllr S Tudor, Cllr S Hall In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk) AGENDA 7:15 – 7:30 Public … Continued

040619 Barlaston Parish Council Minutes

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Present: Cllr G Jones (Chair), Cllr P Fisher (Vice Chairman), Cllr I Moran, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr I Macmillan, Cllr E Philpott, Cllr V O’Dunne, Cllr D Bentley, Cllr D Norman, Cllr S Tudor  In attendance: Mrs K St Leger … Continued

140519 Barlaston Parish Council Minutes

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Present: Cllr G Jones (Chair), Cllr P Fisher (Vice Chairman), Cllr I Moran, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr I Macmillan, Cllr E Philpott, Cllr S Hall, Cllr V O’Dunne, Cllr D Bentley  In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk)  7:15 – … Continued

020419 Barlaston Parish Council Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Vice Chairman), Cllr I Moran, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr I Macmillan, Cllr E Philpott, Cllr S Hall, Cllr D Norman, Cllr V O’Dunne  In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk) 7:15 – 7:30       Public Open Forum … Continued

020419 Planning Committee Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Chair), Cllr E Philpott, Cllr S Hall, Cllr I McMillan In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk), Cllr D Norman, Cllr C Hurst, Cllr I Moran Public Forum A resident presented the proposed planned application for … Continued

050319 Barlaston Parish Council Minutes

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Present: Cllr G Jones (Chairman) Cllr P Fisher Cllr I Moran Cllr S Tudor Cllr C Hurst Cllr I Macmillan Cllr E Philpott Cllr S Hall  In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk)  7:15 – 7:30       Public Open Forum Representatives … Continued

050319 Planning Committee Minutes

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Present: Cllr E Philpott (Chair) Cllr S Tudor Cllr I Moran Cllr C Hurst Cllr S Hall Cllr I Macmillan Cllr P Fisher Cllr G Jones – Borough Councillor In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk) Cllr Fisher sent notification … Continued

050219 Planning Committee Minutes

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Present: Cllr P Fisher (Chairman) Cllr E Philpott Cllr S Tudor Cllr I Moran Cllr C Hurst Cllr G Jones – Borough Councillor In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk) 1 Apologies Cllr’s Hall and Macmillan sent their apologies, it … Continued

040619 Planning Committee

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1. Apologies 2. Declarations of Interest 3. Written Applications for Dispensation under the Localism Act 2011 4. To approve Planning Committee minutes of 28 May 2019 meeting To consider Planning Application received up to and including 4 June 2019 including … Continued

080119 Barlaston Parish Council Minutes

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Present: Cllr G Jones (Chairman) Cllr P Fisher Cllr I Moran Cllr S Tudor Cllr C Hurst Cllr D Norman Cllr V O’Dunne  In attendance: Mrs K St Leger (Clerk)  7:15 – 7:30       Public Open Forum Notes 8 January 2019 … Continued

280519 Planning Committee

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Apologies Declarations of Interest Written Applications for Dispensations under the Localism Act 2011 To approve Planning Committee minutes of 14 May 2019 meeting To approve the following Planning Applications19/30435 at Parkfield Cottage 23 Tittensor Road Barlaston – creation of a … Continued

300519 Annual Parish Meeting

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Under Schedule 12 of Part III of the Local Government Act 1972 the Parish Council Chairman or Vice-Chairman shall preside. Apologies Financial Report 2018/2019 Chairman’s ReportCurrent initiatives Future initiatives Key Issues Neighbourhood Plan a working document. Open Forum Date of … Continued

140519 Planning Commitee

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Apologies Declarations of Interest Written Applications for Dispensation under the Localism Act 2011 To approve Planning Committee minutes of 2 April 2019 meeting To consider Planning Application(s) received up to and including 14 May 2019 Date of next meeting 4 … Continued

Barlaston Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Success

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Following the referendum which took place on 2 May 2019, Barlaston Residents have voted to adopt the Neighbourhood Plan which will now be consulted upon in future planning applications. https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/barlaston-neighbourhood-plan-referendum?fbclid=IwAR3UkEG5jfKxTE6HneF9y85HS6yWfvlNxaCxxTinnm2_mh9dqh1Q_d2DcRY  

Speedwatch update

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The Barlaston Speed Watch Team has remained active throughout 2018 and, after a short break over Christmas/New Year, they are now back out roadside again. The good news is that the “stats” show that they are making a real difference. … Continued

It’s 30 for a reason!

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The local Speedwatch Group of 10 volunteers has been maintaining two roadside sessions per week during the summer. The latest Stats to 18th September show 572 vehicles reported (at 35mph+) since the Group started in early May – an average of … Continued

30 for a reason August update

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Our willing team of a dozen volunteers have now been active around Barlaston for 3 months. Hopefully, you’ve noticed them and appreciate the difference they are trying to make via their support. It’s been great for the volunteers to have … Continued

Be Connected

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Be Connected is a new project to Stafford and Rural Homes. It is a free service offered to anyone over 55 years of age, and is particularly aimed at people living in rural areas of Stafford, who may have become … Continued

Welcome to Trentham Sign

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The response below has been received from the Highways & Transportation Department, City of Stoke on Trent with regards to the ‘Welcome to Trentham’ sign.  They are happy to respond to any queries you may have. Welcome to Trentham Sign Response from Stoke on … Continued

National Plant Monitoring Scheme

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What is it? The National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) is a new habitat-based plant monitoring scheme designed by BSBI, CEH, Plantlife and JNCC. The aim is to collect data to provide an annual indication of changes in plant abundance and … Continued

New Allotments in Barlaston

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Laura Mc Phee and colleagues from Stafford & Rural Homes and Stafford Borough Council began the clearing of the overgrown old allotment area off Meadow Road on Wednesday 27th May. They worked tirelessly to remove nettles brambles and weeds as a … Continued

Downs Bank Millenium toposcope

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Last year the Downs Banks Millennium toposcope dial was stolen and never found.  So after work by Julian Bailes , a resident of  Barlaston  and Wilf Burt from Hanford, the original maker of the toposcope, it has been replaced and … Continued

Plume of Feathers

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The Plume of Feathers has closed for 2 months whilst internal and external refurbishment is carried out. Landlord John West has moved to the Plough in Uttoxeter and regulars wish him well in the new hostelry. Punch Taverns kindly donated … Continued

Best Kept Village Competition 2014

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The judges comments have now been received and make interesting reading. The concluding paragraph states:- ‘There were signs that the village had got off to a rather slow start in May but the picture had improved considerably by June. The … Continued

The Wedgwood Collection

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The Wedgwood Collection, one of the most important industrial archives in the world and a unique record of 250 years of British art, is under threat of being separated and sold off. The Art Fund now has the opportunity to … Continued

Tree

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At the Women’s Institute meeting held on Wednesday 20th August I received a tree on behalf of the Parish Council. The gift was made to help in the Best Kept Village competition in future years and was gratefully received. The tree, … Continued

Best Kept Village

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The award ceremony for the 2014 Best Kept Village took place last night (4th Aug) at Stafford College. The winners of the Stafford Area Large Village competition were Haughton, Weston and Great Hayward respectively, this was much the same as … Continued

We Will Remember Them

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I am sure that all who attended the Civic Service at the Parish Church on 3rd August were moved. The service was a fitting tribute to those men of Barlaston who lost their lives in the First World War and … Continued

Orchard Place Noticeboard is no more!

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The Orchard Place noticeboard was  demolished following an altercation with a vehicle yesterday afternoon.  It may be possible to salvage some bits to make into a temporary noticeboard while we wait for a replacement which  likely to take in excess … Continued

First World One – Civic Service

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As can be seen from the War Memorial on the Village Green the First World War had a major impact on the Village. The fifth battallion of the North Staffordshire Regiment was formed in early August 1914 and many local … Continued

Neighbourhood Watch

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There were three incidents in Barlaston between 6th and 8th March. The Scout and Guide Hut in Station Road was broken in to sometime between Thursday 6th and Sunday 9th March. There was a burglary of a caravan in a … Continued

Tree work halted at Estoril

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The Clerk has this morning contacted the City Council and halted works on the trees at the Estoril Wedgwood College site.  These trees have a preservation order on them and we will do our upmost to keep them standing.

Bus Services

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The new X1 service has become operational today. It is basically a two hourly service between Stone and Hanley. It is being funded by London Midland Railway and its operation seems to be secure for the foreseeable future. In conversations … Continued

Award Ceremony

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At the end of the 10.30am service at the Parish Church yesterday morning Richard Wright was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Award for his contribution to village life over a period of 37 years as Village Postmaster. … Continued

Village Show

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I was pleased to receive a lot of very positive comments from many of the villagers who attended the Show on Saturday afternoon. It was a shock to find out that the Tittensor Show had been rearranged to take place … Continued

Bus Service

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There was a discussion at the last Parish Council meeting regarding the changes in the bus services in the village. The consensus view of the meeting was that every effort should be made to ensure that Barlaston retained a regular … Continued

Bus Routes

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I have spoken to the Staffordshire County Council officer dealing with buses this morning. With regard to the X1, this is a commercial service not subject to subsidy. The bus company has lodged a request to take short term action … Continued

Parish Church – Summer School

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The Summer School has been taking place in the Parish Church this week. The event has been very well supported with nearly fifty children expressing an interest in being involved. The children have been rehearsing ‘Joseph and His Multicoloured Dreamcoat’ … Continued

X1

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Stafford University has resolved to ensure that its Stoke based students receive all their tuition on campus in the new academic year. They will not therefore need to travel to and from the Staffordcampus. Bakerbus have been advised of this … Continued

Best Kept Village 2013

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Barlaston was not placed in its category of the Best Kept Village Competition 2013. The winner was Haughton for the second year running. Haughton also won the overall county award so it is clearly formidable opposition. The other local large … Continued

Replies

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I have had a response from Royal Mail and the County Council on the matters that I have raised with them. Royal Mail. I have had a response to my request for additional post boxes to be placed outside Londis … Continued

Concerns

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Villagers are rightly very concerned currently about two issues. The first is about the changes to the bus route that is replacing the 350. The frequency of service has been reduced and the new route does not seem to provide … Continued

New Bus Service

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A new bus service is being introduced by Baker’s Buses to replace the 350. Unfortunately it is a reduced service and it might start on a trial basis. The time table through village is as follows;   To Stone: Bell … Continued

Consultation

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There will be a series of consultation meetings on the Report on the future of Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust which is due to be published on 31st Julyby the Trust Special Administrator. The first meeting will take place at the … Continued

Planning Application

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The planning application made by the owners of 37 Brookhouse Drive requesting authorisation to build a tea room adjacent to the Trent Mersey canal towpath was approved subject to certain conditions by Stafford Borough Council Planning Committee last night

Best Kept Village

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The results of this year’s Best Kept Village competition will be announced on the evening of August 5th. Let us keep our fingers crossed for good news

Neighbourhood Watch

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The police advise that they have had several reports recently of a security company cold calling residents with a view to having a monitored security system installed. The advice of the Police and Trading Standards is to never deal with … Continued

Wedgwood Development

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The consultation period on the WWRD application to develop the site is coming to an end. I am fully aware that some people have misgivings about the scale of the proposed residential development, the impact that the introduction of new … Continued

Station Road

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I am informed that the temporary road signs on Station Road are to indicate that plant will be using the way besides the church to replace the power lines crossing the fields below the Downs.

Accident in Tittensor Road

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Following the recent accident in Tittensor Road I wrote the the County Council Highways Department asking for some consideration to be paid to reducing the risk to pedestrians from passing traffic with particular reference to speeding.   I set out … Continued

Speeding

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The police advise that they have recently been conducting speeding surveillance operations in the Barlaston area. Numerous drivers have been stopped after exceeding the speed limit. Other offence have been identified including drink driving, driving with defective tyres and driving … Continued

Planning Application

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WWRD have submitted a planning application for a residential development on their site in line with earlier consultation. The application which can be viewed on the Stoke City Council website is 55286/FUL. Comments on the proposals can be submitted up … Continued

Best Kept Village (Cont)

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Another part of the BKV jigsaw was completed on Friday evening with the replanting of the decorative bowl outside the store in Barlaston Park. There have been many appreciative comments received. ‘H’, the shopkeeper, has said that he will look  … Continued

Best Kept Village

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There are now planters in place at the five entrances to the village. A very big thank you to Tony Shepherd and Joe Poultney of Tittensor Road for their work in setting up these attractive features. It is also pleasing … Continued

Wedgwood Trees

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Wedgwood is proud to be the owner of 281 acres of land at the Wedgwood Estate in the village of Barlaston. We are responsible landowners and take our estate management obligations seriously – these include the management of several thousand … Continued

Neighbourhood Watch

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Yesterday (May 1st) two males visited the home of an elderly resident in Park Drive just before 6pm stating they were from the Water Board and they had come to fix a leak. They were bogus callers Be warned, do … Continued

Best Kept Village

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Since last Friday I have walked in most streets in the village. Generally the weather has been sunny and bright so that it has been a good time to form an impression. My overall conclusion is of a very attractive village that … Continued

Support Stafford Hospital

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I joined the march this afternoon to show support for the retention of all the current acute servies at Stafford Hospital following the recommendations made by Monitor. Having been involved in the planning of the event I knew that the organisers … Continued

The Road to Meaford

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I went down Meaford Road this morning on my way to Stone. Apart from the traffic lights it is now a very pleasant drive. There has been a very big improvent to the border land to Meaford Power Station. The brush … Continued

Blue Cross

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At the invitation of Councillor Dodd I attended the village school this morning to listen to a presentation on pet care given by the charity ‘Blue Cross’. The presenter was extremely professional in communicating his message and there was a … Continued

Canal Towpath

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I have been asked why a retaining wooden strip has been put only on one side of the new canal towpath. The original intention was that a wooden strip would be placed on both sides of the path but it … Continued

Trees

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I have been contacted by several people concerned about the trees that have been felled on the Wedgwood Sports Ground. The two trees involved were mature poplars. The Stafford Borough Council Tree Officer has been out to look at the trees … Continued

Baker Bus X1

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I had occasion to go to Stoke this morning. I went on the bus. It really is a good service but there was only one other person getting on at Orchard Place. It made me wonder whether we are putting … Continued

Meaford

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There was a meeting last night at the George and Dragon involving County Councillor Ian Parry and around 20 Meaford villagers to discuss the recent flooding problems. Ian brought two civil engineers who knew the area well with him. It … Continued

Best Kept Village Competition

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You will have seen in the last edition of the Heron that Barlaston is entering the Best Kept Village competion after a gap of fifteen years. Patrick Linehan of Longton Road has agreed to be the lead Councillor on planning … Continued

Health Centre

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I went to a meeting at Cumberland House, Stone  this lunchtime with Councillors Russell and Dodd to learn about the findings of a recent patient satisfaction survey conducted with Barlaston residents who use the Health Centre in Old Road. I am … Continued

On your Guard

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There have been recent incidents in communities close to Barlaston that has prompted me to highlight matters of concern. There are reports that bags of clothing left out to be collected by a specific charity are being taken  and sold … Continued

Warning to Motorists

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I have received to following notice from Neighbourhood Watch Motorists are being warned to beware of fraudsters who have struck numerous times in Staffordshire in recent days. The offenders usually park in laybys off main commuter roads and pretend that … Continued

Neighbourhood Planning

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Households will have received correspondence from Stafford Borough Council stating that the Parish Council has applied for Barlaston to be designated a Neighbourhood Area. This is the first stage of a process at the end of which the village will … Continued

Christmas Trees

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Stafford Borough Council are providing a faciliity up until Friday 11th January whereby unwanted Christmas trees can be taken to the Green Recycling Centre by the Village Green for recyling

Voluntary Transport Coordinator

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Gill Dodd is giving up her role as Voluntary Transport Coordinator at the end of the year. Gill has done an excellent job in helping people get lifts. Thank you Gill. She will be replaced from January by Rose Kinsbury who … Continued

Control of Dogs

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 Councillors Tony Dodd, Sara Fearns and Viv O’Dunne braved the freezing cold this morning to meet in the Plume of Feathers’ car park to remind dog walkers of the importance of clearing away dog mess from the tow path and … Continued

Post Office

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I have received a letter from the Post Office stating that there is a proposal to move the Village Post Office from Longton Road  to Leese’s of Barlaston. If the move goes ahead, subject to consultation, the Post Office will … Continued

Neighbourhood Watch

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At this time of year there are a lot of parcel deliveries as people purchase goods on line. The police warn villagers to be wary of unexpected deliveries, especially where any kind of payment is a condition and not to accept … Continued

Churchyard Extension – Working Party

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Thank you to everyone who presented themselves at the Churchyard Extension on Thursday morning 15th November. A very effective and enthusiastic working party was soon assembled.  The weather was very good and under the supervision of Committee Chairman Mrs Sara … Continued

The Churchyard Extension

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Unfortunately it was too wet for the working party to work in the Churchyard Extension this morning. It is planned to meet now at 9.30am on Thursday 15th November. The time this morning was used to plan how the work … Continued

Streetscene

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The Parish Council have recently been very concerned about the poor condition of the gutters and gulleys at the roadsides in the Village. It is pleasing to report that following recent work undertaken by Staffordshire County Council Highways Depaartment and … Continued

Remembrance Day

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The Police did a magnificent job yesterday morning in controlling the traffic through the Village in the period up to and including the two minutes silence. The result was that the service on the Green could be conducted with due … Continued

Churchyard

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A working party is being formed to tidy up the Churchyard at the top of the village on the morning of 12th November, starting at 9.30am. The main focus of activity will be the area around the interred remains which … Continued

Orchard Place

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It has been brought to my attention that a lady was attacked on the green near the bus stop close to Orchard Place by a dog, which was off the lead, at around mid day on Sunday 14th Oct. She was … Continued

The Media

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Yesterday brought home to the village just how intrusive the media are. As soon as Barlaston was in the news they poured in from press and television, became everyone’s best friend and then just as quickly left. A sign of the … Continued

Stephen Holding

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It came as a great shock to the village yesterday lunch time as  people learned that Stephen Holding of Longton Road had been one of the passengers who died in the plane crash in Nepal. Stephen was a member of the … Continued

Wedgwood Estate

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I received the following email from the WWRD site director this morning:-   I wanted to inform you of some works that are planned within the Wedgwood Estate by Western Power who own the electricity grid in the area.    … Continued

Village Show

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The Village Hall is ready to receive entries for the Show from 8.30am on Saturday. The weather forecast remains good. Because of this a decision has been made to move more stalls outside onto the car park including the St John’s … Continued

Village Show – 8th September

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It has been a difficult growing year and a lot of people are disappointed with their fruit and vegetables. However there has been a marked improvement in growing conditions over the past few weeks and plants are recovering. Why not … Continued

Village Show

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The theme for this year’s photography competition is ‘Water Scenes’. It is hoped that competitors will enter local scenes. There are plenty of sites to choose from ranging from the Trent and Mersey canal to the Wedgwood pools to the … Continued

Boys Brigade

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The Methodist Church Hall was crowded last night (Sept 3rd) with members of the Boys Brigade and their families to watch the Diamond Jubilee baton being handed over to a representative of the West Midlands Brigade for onward transport to … Continued

Village Show

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The long range weather forecast  looks good for Saturday 8th September for ST12. That augurs well for the Village Show. The Show opens at 2.30pm

Barn Dance

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There will be a Barn Dance at the Village Hall next Saturday (8th Sept). Tickets are £5 each. Bring your own food and drink. Doors open at 7.30pm. There has been a Barn Dance following the Village Show for the past … Continued

Diamond Jubilee Balloon Race

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At the the Diamond Jubilee event in June the children present launched helium filled balloons with cards attached asking anyone who found one to write their name and address and send it back. Quite a few have been returned and … Continued

Tour of Britain

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You will, perhaps, have already seen signs in the village indicating that the Tour of Britain cycle race will be passing through Barlaston 0n Thursday 13th September. The race starts in Trentham Gardens at 10.30am and will come down Old … Continued

Boys Brigade

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The Boys Brigade are celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by organising a relay from Balmoral to Buckingham Palace. The planned route comes through Barlaston during the early evening of Monday, September 3rd. The baton will come down the towpath of … Continued

Broadband

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Several people have raised with me the issue of the inadequacy of the local broadband service. The main complaint is that the current service seems to be  very slow and inconsistent. Staffordshire County Council are currently undertaking an online survey on … Continued

The X1 Bus Service

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I have been informed, on very good authority, that the ‘XI’ bus service will from the middle of September go to Stafford railway station instead of terminating at the hospital as it currently does. This will make it much easier … Continued

2011 Census

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The first more local statistics from the 2011 Census are beginning to emerge. As has been reported in the press the population of England and Wales increased by 7.1% from 2001. Whilst the population of Staffordshire increased by 5.2% during this … Continued

Deluge

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The downpour last night (July 18th) must have challenged the village drainage system to its limit. It would be helpful to learn of particular problem areas so that they can be raised with the appropriate County Council officers. There has … Continued

Trent/Mersey Canal

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I was very pleased to learn that the project to improve the canal towpath between Meaford and Barlaston (Plume of Feathers) has now passed through all its approval stages and is currently in its detailed implementation planning stage. It is … Continued

Neighbourhood Watch

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Staffordshire Police advise that there have been three burglaries in Barlaston over the past few days. One was in Malthouse Lane and the other two were in Canalside and Boatyard Lane respectively. We need to be alert to the possibility … Continued

Village Hall Clock

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The new clock has been installed on the front of the Village Hall. A big thank you to the team who worked so hard to get it in place. It is a big improvement on what was there before. The … Continued

‘Pop up Restaurant

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Once again, last Friday night (22nd June), the Village Hall was turned into a restaurant. The Hall was full with each table taken. The main course consisted of a choice of meat pies and the connoisseurs present declared that they were of … Continued

Wedgwood Estate

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I am advised that commencing 25th June, Wedgwood will be taking action to repair and  resurface certain areas of the main and access roads on their estate for a period of approximately two weeks. Whilst no roads will be actually … Continued

Fun Day

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What a difference a day makes. The Jubilee Fun Day on the cricket field was a great success and part of the reason for that was the sunny weather that brought people out. All the stall holders that I spoke … Continued

Joint Service

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There was a  tremendous community feeling at the Joint Service in the Parish Church this morning. The Church was full with young and old. The hymns were sung with great gusto and the National Anthem at the conclusion was delivered with … Continued

The Barlaston ‘Choir’

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This afternoon the Barlaston ‘Choir’ visited Heyfields, Riverside, Orsett House and Meadow Court and entertained the residents with a wide range of popular and familiar songs. Each song on the programme was sung with great enthusiasm with much flagwaving. The choir was ccompanied by … Continued

Best Shop Window Display

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After looking at all the store shop windows in the village it was unanimously agreed by the Judging Commitee that the best decorated shop front to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee was created by Mark’s Quality Meats’ in Orchard Place. The … Continued

Diamond Jubilee

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The morning of Wednesday 30th May saw a lot of activity on the Village Green. A boulder of Hollingstone stone has been placed in an area on the opposite side of the road to the War Memorial. A plaque is … Continued

‘Pop up’ Restaurant

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The idea of converting the Village Hall into a restaurant worked very well on Saturday night (21st April) The food was very well cooked and presented, the atmosphere was pleasant and there were about the right number of tables (all … Continued

Health Centre

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I had arranged to meet, accompanied by Councillor Tony Dodd,  with Dr Richard Payne and the Practice Manager at Cumberland House at lunchtime today (Wed 28th March). Before I went I thought I would check at the Health Centre how long I … Continued

Open Forum

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Four young people from Barlaston Park attended the Open Forum of the Parish Council meeting last night. They were concerned that there was a lack of opportunity for social activity on the Park and they outlined their preliminary plans to … Continued

Village Show

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The secretary of the Barlaston Show Committe, Steve Parry Thomas,  tells me that work is in hand for the 2012 event. It will be held on Saturday 8th September. There will be more focus on country crafts than in other … Continued

Golden Jubilee Award

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The closing date for nominations for villagers to be considered for the Golden Jubilee Award is 28th February. If you have someone in mind who has given meritorious service to the Village over a period of time, then please email … Continued

Developments at Strongford

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At the February Parish Council meeting two senior management representatives of Severn Trent Water gave a presentation outlining their proposals for a major development at their effluent processing plant at Strongford. A European Community Directive requires from 2014 that phosphorous is … Continued

Village Hall Event

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This is an advanced notice for an event planned for the Villge Hall. Bernard Wrigley, a well known ‘northern ‘ entertainer, has been booked for a show on Saturday March 10th. The programme will start at 7.30pm and tickets cost … Continued

Wedgwood Memorial College

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The comment about Wedgwood Memorial College in the Stoke City Council Budget Report makes interesting reading as follows:- Wedgwood Memorial College ‘Although this attracted the biggest support in numbers in the consultation, over 90%of the respondents were from outside the … Continued

Power Cuts Continued

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I have now had an opportunity to talk to one of the local operational managers of Western Power following last Thursday’s power cuts. He assured me that there was no problem with the local infrastructure, it had been the subject … Continued

Wedgwood Memorial College

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I am advised that the Group formed to ‘save’ the Wedgwood Memorial College are organising a public meeting to be held at 7pm at the Parish Church on Wednesday 25th January. The meeting will provide an opportunity for villagers to … Continued

Power Cuts

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There were a large number of Western Power vehicles in the village yesterday following Thursday’s storms. I spent a long time on the phone to Western Power trying to get an explanation as to why certain parts of the village … Continued

Open Afternoon

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It seemed that all who attended enjoyed the event. It was a shame that there were not more people present but the weather was bad and the Saturday before Christmas is a very busy day for most families. However the … Continued

Open Afternoon

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A reminder to all that the Parish Council is holding an Open Afternoon at the Village Hall on Saturday 17th December. The event is from 3.30 to 5.30pm. There is no question of missing the final of ‘Strictly’ by attending. … Continued

Village Hall Clock

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It is very good news that Councillor Ian Parry ( our Staffordshire County Councillor) has authorised £1k from his annual Local Community Fund to assist with the replacement of the Village Hall Clock. A design proposal for the clock face will … Continued

Barlaston Crossing Closure

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I have received the following information from the Project Manager for the works on the level crossing over Christmas. He has confirmed that the crossing will be closed from 23.30 on the 24th December through to 5.50am on the 27th … Continued

Coffee Mornings

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I went to the coffee morning in the Methodist Hall yesterday fully expecting it to be the final one. I was therefore very pleasantly surprised to learn, on my arrival, that a group had come forward at the last minute … Continued

Wedgwood

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I have been advised by senior management at Wedgwood that assessments are being undertaken on site which will include a full survey of all land and buildings. This work is being undertaken to ensure that all existing records and drawings … Continued

Wedgwood Memorial College

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The news is out that the Asset Group of Stoke City Council has concluded that the Wedgwood Memorial College should be put forward for closure at the end of the current financial year (March 31st, 2012). The decision to recommend … Continued

Remembrance Service

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Again this year there  were  large number of residents present at the War Memorial on Sunday morning  to remember those from the village who  had died in the two World Wars. It is clearly a very important ceremony for Barlaston. There was a … Continued

War Memorial

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I plan to attend the Remembrance ceremony scheduled to take place at the village War Memorial at 11am on Friday morning next. I understand that proceedings will commence at 10.50am.

Barlaston Proscenium Players

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The Proscenium Players are hosting an Autumn Fayre at the Village Hall on Saturday 5th November from 2pm. There will be numerous stalls in the Hall and an opportunity to support The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, the RNLI, The North Staffs … Continued

Child and Family Worker

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Lynne Jones took up the post as Child and Family worker today. She will be working 15 hours per week and will be based at the Parish Church. She is anxious to meet as many people in the village as … Continued

Level Crossing Closure

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I have just heard that the level crossing gates will be closed from 22.45 on 24 December until 5.30am on 27 December and also from 22.00 on 31 December until 9am on 1 January 2012.  The Parish Council are objecting to this … Continued

Act of Remembrance

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By tradition those who fell in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts are remembered at 11am on the eleventh day of the eleventh month. This year there will be a short ceremony at the war memorial on the Village … Continued

Wedgwood Factory meeting

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Today I visited the Wedgwood factory site with Councillor Ellie Philpott  to discuss the proposed work programme being started to regenerate the Newstead and Hem Heath woods.  This work which is supported by grants from the Forestry Commission is being managed by Ms Helen Dale … Continued

Speedy recovery wishes

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We were pleased to learn that Councillor John Russell is back home. John recently fractured his hip and required treatment in hospital. We wish him a speedy and full recovery.

Kel Elliot Live at the Village Hall

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Tickets still available to see Kel Elliot and her group Barlaston Village Hall on Saturday 15 October.. With a voice that is reminiscent of Alison Moyet, Kel is not only a singer and a song writer but a double bass … Continued

Barlaston Village Show 2011

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To the Village Hall to attend the third Barlaston Village Show.  I was delighted with the number of high standard entries we had this year. The show was opened by the Reverend Geoff Annas, Bishop of Stafford and trophies were … Continued