Monthly archive December, 2012

Historic Documents Presented to Claymills Pumping Station

During East Staffordshire Borough Council’s relocation from Burton Town Hall to the Maltsters, a collection of historic documents were discovered. These documents provide insight into the history of Burton upon Trent between the 1840’s to 1914. As the majority of the information relates to the early development of theRead more

Last Minute Xmas Gift – Print your own Plant a Tree in The National Forest

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT OR STOCKING FILLER: print your own Plant a Tree in The National Forest Looking for the ultimate in last minute, environmentally friendly gifts? The National Forest’s Plant a Tree gift has been available to buy online for a while but, new for this Christmas, youRead more

Eleven Burton on Trent Parish Councils have started planning for their communities – time to get involved!

Eleven Parish Councils have started planning for their communities – time to get involved! Eleven parishes have been given the green light to prepare new-style Neighbourhood Plans for their areas. Last week, East Staffordshire Borough Council formally designated the areas covered by these parish councils as “Neighbourhood Areas”. ThisRead more

Christmas Opening Hours for ESBC Facilities in Burton on Trent

East Staffordshire Borough Council has announced its opening times the following offices over the Christmas period: The main Council buildings, including The Maltsters, Miller’s Lane/Licensing, Sports Development office at Shobnall and Town Hall offices, will be open until 4.00pm on Monday 24th December and will then remain closed untilRead more

Find out now about Norovirus – but keep it to yourself

Leading local doctors are urging people to know the signs of one of winter’s least welcome visitors, and to know what to do about it. Cases of Norovirus usually rise considerably during the winter months. The virus causes a short but unpleasant illness that is normally self-limiting in two-threeRead more

Burton on Trent Waste and Recycling Collections Over Christmas

Waste and Recycling Christmas Collections 2012/13   This year over the festive period the refuse and recycling collections in East Staffordshire will alter. The alteration affects properties that receive a collection on a Tuesday and Wednesday. If your refuse and recycling due date is Tuesday 25th December (Christmas Day),Read more