Monthly archive November, 2012

Collect Free Junior Swim Vouchers at The Meadowside in Burton Tomorrow

Free Junior swims available courtesy of the Star Foundation On Saturday 1st December the Star Foundation are offering children the opportunity to claim a free swimming voucher at either the Meadowside Leisure Centre in Buton on Trent or Uttoxeter Leisure Centre. The star foundation had over 300 junior swimRead more
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Cheaper Two Hour Parking Charges in Burton on Trent

Council Introduce Cheaper Charge for Two-Hour Parking Earlier this year, East Staffordshire Borough Council launched a public consultation on a new parking tariff proposal which ran for two months. The parking charges in East Staffordshire car parks have not increased over the last five years. We have listened toRead more
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Burton on Trent Floods 2012 – Video Slideshow

Here is my video slideshow of photos taken on Tuesday 27th November in Burton on Trent. Apparently the water was several feet higher at the start of the day but had dropped a little by the time I took the photos. They will hopefully still give you a goodRead more
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Catch It, Bin It, Kill it call in Burton on Trent this winter

With cases of seasonal flu likely to increase in Burton-upon-Trent and Uttoxeter soon, people are being reminded that the best way to slow the spread is Catch It, Bin It, Kill It. Burton-based GP, Dr Charles Pidsley, Chair of East Staffordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said: “If flu germsRead more
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Getting Rid of Bulky Waste in Burton on Trent

East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Bulky Waste Service has maintained its charges since 2005 but with increased transport and disposal costs over the past 6 years the current prices need to be increased to stop the service being run at a loss.  Presently the charges are £10 for up toRead more
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£1 Introductory Offer for Brewhouse Cinema Club

Following the successful launch of the Brewhouse Arts Centres Cinema Club, film revellers can enjoy the screening of more blockbusters in November and December. On Saturday 24th November at 1.00pm, we will be showing ‘Brave’. ‘Brave is set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, features Merida, anRead more
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Big news at the end of a big year for local singer songwriter Lucy Ward!

2012 started with Lucy winning the prestigious Horizon (Best Newcomer) Award at the BBC Folk Awards. She followed this with highly successful tours of the UK and the Netherlands; but whatever heights she has achieved this year it already looks like 2013 will project the profile of this vibrantRead more
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Burton on Trent Market Hall is NOT Closing

ESBC Statement Regarding Burton Market East Staffordshire Borough Council would like to refute rumours that the Market Hall will be closing down in the near future. The authority is aware of stories and shroud-waving about the demise of the market, and would like to state that this is notRead more
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Scholarships Available for Future Sporting Heroes in Burton on Trent

Today (Tuesday 13th November) East Staffordshire Borough Council is launching its annual Sport Scholarship Awards. Following the resounding success of this summer’s Olympics and Paralympics Games, Elite Sports performers are being encouraged to apply for the 2013 Sport Scholarship Awards. ESBC is continuing to support local community groups andRead more
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Council Performance Continues to Improve

East Staffordshire Borough Council has announced another successful period of performance both in terms of financial success and targets delivered. At the meeting of the East Staffordshire Borough Council Cabinet held on the12th November, officers presented the mid-year performance and financial outturn results (1st April to 30th September 2012).Read more
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Burton on Trent Runners Raise £8,000 for Sport Relief 2012

In March 2012 East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Sports Development organised the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile, hosted at Shobnall Leisure Complex in Burton on Trent . Over 500 people registered and completed either 1, 3 or 6 miles around the leisure complex in aid of the Charity. In true SportRead more
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Statement on Ash Trees from E.S.B.C

A spokesperson for East Staffordshire Borough Council said: “East Staffordshire Borough Council would urge residents to be vigilant when out walking in the surrounding countryside and to make themselves aware of the symptoms of Chalara fraxinea which has been in the news recently for its destructive impact on theRead more
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Take control of your health during Self Care Week

People of all ages across Burton on Trent and East Staffordshire are being asked to take extra time to consider their health during this year’s Self Care Week. Self Care Week 2012 runs from the 12th November 2012 and this year’s theme is Self Care for Life – GrowingRead more
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Leisure centres offer free health checks on world diabetes day

In support of World Diabetes Day on Wednesday 14th November, East Staffordshire Borough Councils indoor leisure facilities will be providing free health check ups to those interested in getting a little advice/information on how to exercise around diabetes. Several slots are available at each centre for customers to use. Read more
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Swadlincote Christmas Lights 2012

The Swadlincote Christmas Lights Switch On is on Friday 30th November. The event will end with a firework display.   Full details are on the InBurton What’s On page HERE.
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East Staffordshire Launches ‘Let’s work together’

Today, (Friday 9th November) East Staffordshire Local Strategic Partnership is launching its ‘Let’s Work Together’ scheme.   Let’s Work Together aims to provide home visitors with the extra skills they need to improve services being offered to residents. As a simple example, this may be a Health Visitor whoRead more
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Xmas Lights Switch On

The date for this year’s Christmas Lights switch on in Burton on Trent is Sunday 18th November. Full details can be seen by clicking HERE.
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Council Awarded Gold in Workplace Health Programme

East Staffordshire Borough Council is the first local authority in Staffordshire to be awarded the gold level for the Workplace Health Programme organised by Staffordshire Public Health. The Workplace Health Programme aims to provide staff and local residents with healthy outcomes and improve their quality of life as wellRead more
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Free Leisure Activities for National Stress Awareness Day – Wednesday 7th November

East Staffordshire Borough Council will be providing a range of free sessions and activities across its leisure centres and services, to help support the National Stress Awareness Day across the UK on 7th November. The activities taking place and facilities hosting them are: Meadowside Leisure Centre, Burton on Trent–Read more
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