South Staffordshire Council

18/10/2026

🎃 Stay safe this Halloween! Don’t go trick or treating alone, make sure you stay with a group and consider taking a personal safety alarm with you – collect your FREE alarm from Codsall Community Hub, Wolverhampton Road, WV8 1PX.

👻 If you prefer trick or treaters not to knock your door, you can collect a FREE sign for your door or window from Codsall Community Hub or any of our four Leisure Centres.

➡️ You can also find helpful advice and download a copy of the sign from our website: https://f.mtr.cool/xlfnv9efhr

18/10/2026

📣 Two surveys. Two ways for you to make a difference. Two chances to win!

💻 Complete both short surveys by clicking on the links below—no need to create an account or sign-up—and help shape future priorities and local action.

🏡 What would help you feel safer in your community?
🚮 What do you think could help reduce littering across South Staffordshire?

✅ Community Safety Survey: win a smart doorbell (closing date Friday, 30th October)
https://engage.sstaffs.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/community-safety-in-south-staffordshire-2026

✅ Littering Survey: win a £50 Amazon voucher (closing date Thursday, 5th November)
https://engage.sstaffs.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/littering-in-south-staffordshire

17/10/2026

It's and Keep Britain Tidy are offering advice to residents on how to make sure they don't inadvertently contribute to fly-tipping statistics.

Do you have any top tips for weeding out criminals and scammers from legitimate businesses?

16/10/2026

☀️ Could solar power help your business cut energy costs?

Join the Solar Energy Open Day at Great Grounds on 11th November and gain practical insights into renewable energy solutions for your organisation.

✅ Hear from industry experts
✅ Learn from a successful local solar project
✅ See a live solar installation in action
✅ Explore funding and finance options
✅ Meet Staffordshire-based solar suppliers
✅ Get your questions answered by the experts

Whether you're just starting to explore solar energy or actively considering an installation, this event offers valuable advice and real-world examples to help inform your next steps.

📅 Wednesday, 11th November
📍 Great Grounds
⏰ 10am - 2pm

🔗 Book your place here: https://f.mtr.cool/p0ikk6dcts

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16/10/2026

On behalf of West Midlands Interchange: The A5 Watling Street between Gailey Roundabout and M6 J12 will be closed in both directions from 8pm Friday to 6am Monday this weekend, and following weekends up to 2nd November. Diversion routes and access to properties will be signed.

16/10/2026

South Staffordshire Council is continuing preparation of a new Local Plan for the district, to be known as the South Staffordshire Local Plan (SSLP) under the new planning system introduced through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023.

As part of this, the Council has re-opened the Call for Sites to provide a further opportunity for new site submission only. Any sites that were submitted during the June/July 2026 Call for Sites have already been recorded and will be considered as part of the assessment process. There is no need to re-submit sites that were previously submitted.

The opportunity to submit sites closes in two weeks' time at 12pm midday on Friday, 30th October 2026.

Sites should be submitted via Engage South Staffordshire at: https://engage.sstaffs.gov.uk/projects/call-for-sites/2 platform by the deadline.

15/10/2026

🧹 Join Our Team at Wombourne Leisure Centre! 🧹

Are you reliable, hardworking and take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness? We're looking for a Cleaner to help keep Wombourne Leisure Centre clean, safe and welcoming for our customers.

📍 Location: Wombourne Leisure Centre
💷 Pay: Up to £13.28 per hour (Grade C SCP 3 Fixed)
⏰ Hours: Average 15 hours per week

You'll play an important role in ensuring the day-to-day cleanliness, hygiene and housekeeping standards across the centre. We're looking for someone who is customer-focused, motivated, has good communication skills and ideally has previous cleaning experience with knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Benefits

✅ Free staff car parking
✅ Subsidised leisure centre membership
✅ Career Average Pension Scheme

The role follows a three-week rota pattern, including early mornings, evenings and some weekend shifts.

📅 Closing Date: Sunday 1 November (we reserve the right to close early)
📅 Interview Date: Thursday 5 November

Apply now and become part of a team that helps create a clean, safe and enjoyable environment for our community.

👉 Apply here: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/findajob

15/10/2026

Attention Premises Licence Holders and DPSs

👤📱 Could digital proof of age become part of your age verification process?

Recent changes mean licensed premises now have the option to accept certified digital proof of age when selling alcohol. Find out more about how the technology works and the safeguards in place to help verify a customer's age and identity. Licence and certificate holders are not required to accept digital forms of identification and may continue to rely on physical forms of ID if they choose.

🔗 Find out more:
https://enablingdigitalidentity.blog.gov.uk/2026/08/18/how-can-a-business-be-confident-that-a-digital-proof-of-age-belongs-to-the-person-presenting-it/

✅ The changes came into effect on 15 September 2026.

The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026 (“the Mandatory Licensing Conditions”), once it is approved by Parliament and has come into force, will enable retailers and hospitality venues in England and Wales to accept digital proofs of age

15/10/2026

We all know smoking is bad for our health, but cigarette butts are bad for the environment too. Their plastic filters break down into microplastics that pollute our communities and waterways.
A woman from Rugeley has this week paid £400 after being caught dropping a cigarette butt in Coven.
A cigarette butt is litter. Put it in a bin, not on the ground.

Our littering survey is still open - let us know your thoughts here and enter the draw to win a £50 voucher https://engage.sstaffs.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/littering-in-south-staffordshire

15/10/2026

💡 Did you know?

Modern work experience isn't just beneficial for young people. It can also help employers:

✅ Develop future talent pipelines
✅ Raise awareness of career opportunities
✅ Build relationships with local schools and colleges
✅ Support skills development within the local economy

Our Business Meets Education Resource Hub contains practical guidance to help you get started.

🔗 Visit the hub: https://f.mtr.cool/84h6iu0biu