Stretton Parish Council

30/07/2026

17/06/2026

Residents, communities, farmers, landowners, and businesses across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being invited to have their say on plans to restore and protect the area’s natural environment.

With its partner authorities, Staffordshire County Council has launched a public consultation on the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), a long-term plan to support nature’s recovery and create a greener, healthier future for the county.

The strategy sets out priorities, outcomes, actions, and targets for improving habitats, protecting wildlife and enhancing natural spaces for nature and people. It has been developed in partnership and consultation with councils, environmental organisations, farmers, landowners and other key stakeholders from across the area.

People are encouraged to first explore the draft strategy and interactive maps to understand the proposals in more detail.

Feedback can then be shared through a short online survey, helping to ensure the final strategy reflects the views of people and organisations across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. https://letstalk.staffordshire.gov.uk/lnrs-help-nature-recover/surveys/staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent-lnrs-public-consultation-questions-2

Detailed comments can also be made through the interactive maps. https://staffsandstokelnrs.co.uk/index.php/lnrs-consultation-map/

The consultation is available through the Let’s Talk Staffordshire platform, making it easy for people to get involved.

09/06/2026

Is your home phone ready for the switch-off?

The UK's old copper phone network is being switched off by January 2027, and some areas are already being affected.

If you or someone you know relies on a home phone, particularly for a telecare alarm, medical device, or burglar alarm, it is important not to wait to be contacted.

Phonely has produced a free plain-English checklist covering everything residents need to check. Download it from their website or call the UK team free on 0800 112 5000.

The definitive UK guide to digital landlines and the PSTN switch off: digital voice, power cuts, telecare and scam protection. Clear answers without jargon.

21/05/2026

Further damage has been caused to the fencing and trampoline at Jubilee Playing Field play area.

The Parish Council has been advised that this is being done by a group of boys who attend the park at approximately 5.30 in the evening on bikes.

The Parish Council are eager to stress that the fencing is put up to protect children from hurting themselves on the equipment due to the safety tiles being vandalised.

Anyone witnessing this unnecessary and unacceptable damage taking place please do let us know.

04/05/2026

Over the weekend, the trampoline at Jubilee Playing Field was vandalised once again. If anyone has any information about those responsible, it would be greatly appreciated—especially to support the CCTV evidence gathered, so it can be passed on to the appropriate authorities.