Monthly archive March, 2013

Do You Want to be a Reality TV Star?

The makers of ‘The Valleys’ are on the lookout for the next generation of reality TV Stars…We’re making a brand new series about all things beauty. Do you feel you have what it takes to be the next big thing? Are you an undiscovered gem just waiting to beRead more

Don’t Forget to Register to Vote!

Tuesday 2 April is “Register to Vote Day” Anyone planning to have their say at the local elections on 2 May has only a few days left to register to vote. 1st April marks the launch of the Electoral Commission’s public awareness campaign with Tuesday 2 April being designatedRead more

ESBC Unveils it’s Top 10 Projects for the Next Year

East Staffordshire Borough Council is proud to unveil its top 10 projects for the next financial year. At next week’s Council meeting, Members are set to unveil the Corporate Plan for the next 12 months. Included in the Corporate Plan are a number of key projects which have beenRead more

Advice on how not to attract rodents to your house or garden

As the ground starts to harden and natural food sources become tougher to come by, it’s very important to put out food for birds. But it’s not just birds that favour a free meal; unwanted guests like rats are partial to a helping of seed, a peanut or two,Read more

Council puts wheels in motion for cycling project

East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Sports Development Team has received £79,074 from their grant aid application to Staffordshire County Council’s Aiming High Capital Fund. This project will provide the infrastructure to offer ‘Disabled Cycling’ to families across the Borough and is the first of its kind in the County. TheRead more

Able Too United Make History

Able Too United, an East Staffordshire based disabled football team, will be making history this weekend by playing in the inaugural FA ‘Disability’ Cup. Able Too United have been drawn in the Northern Section of the competition and play Boston United Positive Pilgrims on Sunday 24th March, kick offRead more

Pay your Council Tax through 12 monthly instalments

From 1st April 2013, residents of Burton on Trent and East Staffordshire will have the option to pay their Council Tax over 12 monthly instalments within the same financial year. If you receive a Council Tax bill in March for the full financial year, you will begin with anRead more

Want to Exhibit at Burton and District Arts Council’s 11th Annual Art and Craft Exhibition?

Between the 6th April and 11th May the Brewhouse Arts Centre will be hosting the Burton and District Arts Council’s (BADAC) 11th annual Art and Craft Exhibition. This is an open arts exhibition in which anyone in East Staffordshire can submit work to be displayed. This year the BADACRead more

Swadlincote Hosts Unique National Wildlife and Nature Photographic Exhibition

Shoppers and business people walking through the centre of Swadlincote between now and the 7th April will see The Delph Market Square transformed into a magnificent street gallery, packed with over 100 stunning images by some of the top wildlife and landscape photographers in the UK. 2020VISION is theRead more

Warmer Homes Healthier People Promotion in Burton

East Staffordshire Borough Council in conjunction with partners are now offering a number of projects in line with the Warmer Homes Healthier People Campaign. Through the Warmer Homes Healthier People project East Staffordshire Citizens Advice Bureau will be delivering 5 group sessions to people vulnerable to fuel poverty acrossRead more

Grant Aid Cash Boost to Local Groups

East Staffordshire Borough Council will share out over £244,000 to 28 community and voluntary groups operating in the borough this year to help them carry on their vital work in the community.  The money is from the Grant Aid scheme, which is available to voluntary and community organisations thatRead more