Posts tagged "East Staffordshire"

Calling All Traders – Burton Market Hall is Reopening on Saturday 21st June 2014

East Staffordshire Borough Council is proud to announce that the newly refurbished Burton Market Hall will officially open to the public on Saturday 21st June. They are now looking for outstanding market retailers to trade from the ‘pop-up’ stalls. Although Burton’s Market Hall has been restored and modernised toRead more

Waste and Recycling Christmas Collection Arrangements for Burton on Trent

WASTE AND RECYCLING CHRISTMAS COLLECTION ARRANGEMENTS During the Christmas and New Year period some residents in East Staffordshire will experience a change to their refuse and recycling collections. This alteration affects those properties that receive a collection on a Wednesday and a Thursday and will be rescheduled as follows:Read more

Brewhouse Arts Centre Consultation Events

Brewhouse Arts Centre Consultation Events The Brewhouse is Burton’s leading arts and performance centre. Based in Union Street the centre has hosted many high quality events and programmes over the years and has become the home for the town’s thriving amateur dramatics scene. East Staffordshire Borough Council has commissionedRead more

Discount Parking Permit Offer for Burton Town Centre Car Parks

Huge Discounts Available for Car Park Users East Staffordshire Borough Council is offering a bumper 50% introductory discount on its car parking permits. Customers can apply for a parking permit for many car parks in East Staffordshire and receive a discount of up to 50% on the normal price.Read more

Call for information following fire damage in a Brizlincote Park

East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Open Spaces Team has been informed that the fire service was called out to the play area at Tower Woods, Brizlincote Valley yesterday morning to a report of a fire. There has been fire damage to a large number of wooden retainingRead more

Historic Burton Town Hall Renovation Work

East Staffordshire Borough Council is pleased to announce that work is due to start to repair and enhance the historic Town Hall Building in Burton upon Trent. The Town Hall is a Grade II listed Building of Victorian design. It was designed by Reginald Churchill and built by ThomasRead more

It’s Official – Parks in Burton on Trent are among the Best in the Country

Stapenhill Gardens, Kingfisher Trail and Branston Water Park are among the best in the country Keep Britain Tidy announces a record-breaking number of award-winning parks and green spaces for 2013. Stapenhill Gardens, Kingfisher Trail and Branston Water Park are among the very best in the UK – and that’sRead more

Free bike Rides for Families in Burton on Trent

Summer Holidays Just Got Even Better with Free bike Rides for Families in Burton on Trent Looking for free activities to keep your young ones active and entertained over the school holidays? Sky Ride Local bike rides in East Staffordshire are the perfect opportunity for the whole family toRead more

CCG Reaction to Sir Bruce Keogh Review of Burton Hospital

East Staffordshire Clinical Commissioning Group has given its reaction to the Sir Bruce Keogh Review report into Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – one of 14 Trusts investigated. The report announced in Parliament today revealed  that  11 of the 14 Trusts will be placed in special measures because ofRead more

Lasting Tribute To Be Created for Burton on Trent Soldier

East Staffordshire Borough Council are pleased to announce that a lasting tribute will be created for a Burton upon Trent solider. William Coltman VC died on 29th June 1974 and was buried at St Mark’s Church in Winshill. His grave is maintained by the Victoria Cross Trust. After aRead more

Planned Repairs to River Bank Area in Burton on Trent Scheduled to Start

East Staffordshire Borough Council is pleased to inform you that the scheduled repairs to the Stapenhill gardens lower footpath, followed by the Hollows river bank will take place between the 1st July and 26th July 2013. The bank beneath the footpath has been eroded away.  This is a naturalRead more

Community Sports Leaders Award Course in Burton on Trent

Community Sports Leaders Award Course July 2013 Future sports leaders – aged 16 or over – from across East Staffordshire are being invited to sign up for a popular course designed to help develop their leadership skills. East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Sports Development Team will be delivering the SportRead more

Falls Awareness Week 2013

Falls Awareness Week 2013 Monday 17 – Friday 21 June 2013 Age UK Burton along with its partners will be holding a Falls Prevention Stall on Wednesday 19th June (Uttoxeter Market) and Friday 21st June (Burton Market) as part of Age UK’s Falls Awareness Week 2013. The aim isRead more

Tatenhill shows the way for Neighbourhood Working

East Staffordshire Borough Council has recently completed a number of projects in the village of Tatenhill in Burton on Trent. The projects show how a local community, along with partners such as ESBC, Parish Councils, Trent and Dove and community groups, can work together to bring a greater benefitRead more

Business Development Fund Launched in Burton on Trent

To help meet the Council’s priority of ‘Encouraging Local Enterprise’, East Staffordshire Borough Council has agreed to launch a two year business development funding scheme. The new Business Development Fund will be aimed at local small and medium sized businesses located in Burton on Trent and East Staffordshire whoRead more

ESBC Performance Figures

Council Post Impressive Performance Figures East Staffordshire Borough Council has announced another successful year of performance in terms of financial success and targets delivered. Officers from East Staffordshire Borough Council presented the end of year performance and financial reports to the Council’s Cabinet on Monday 10th June. The reportRead more

Success for Burton’s Washland Women’s Runners

The Washland Women’s Runners have struck gold…..twice. Their first result came at the first evening of the Run England Beginners Running Course, held in partnership with East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Sport Development Team attracting over 40 women. Their second is the clubs achievement of the England Athletics Clubmark Accreditation.Read more

Novice Hockey Players Wanted

East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Sports Development Team is set to offer some all new “Back to Hockey” sessions.  Back to Hockey provides a gentle introduction or re-introduction to the game of hockey and is open to all women from 14 years onwards, whether you’ve played before or not. TheRead 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

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

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

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

Exhibition Islam at Burton’s Brewhouse Hailed as a Triumph

Exhibition Islam hosted at the Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton upon Trent, closed last night and has been hailed by all involved as an overwhelming success. The event has seen a huge response from all areas of the community, with residents enjoying a variety of activities includingRead more

ESBC Initiative to tackle Littering and Dog Fouling in Brizlincote Valley

As part of East Staffordshire Borough Council’s initiatives on tacking littering and dog fouling, the Uniform Services team along with Councillor Bernard Peters, were yesterday , patrolling in the Brizlincote area of Burton on Trent. The officers and Councillor Peters were reminding and informing residents of theirRead more

Latest News – Council Tax Reduction for Burton on Trent

Council Tax Reduction Agreed by Borough Council East Staffordshire Borough Council has agreed to keep household payments low again this year by reducing its portion of the overall Council Tax bill. The proposed 1% reduction in Council Tax, which was agreed at a Full Council meeting tonight [Monday 25thRead more

Exploring Enterprise – a Free Introduction to Self-Employment

An introductory Exploring Enterprise workshop is taking place on Friday 15th March 2013 in the offices of East Staffordshire Borough Council at The Maltsters, Wetmore Road, Burton-upon-Trent DE14 1LS between 10.00am – 1.00pm. Enterprise for Success is a free programme of business support that is provided by East StaffordshireRead more

The New 111 NHS Service in Burton on Trent

111 is on its way to Burton on Trent – find out more and get involved People can find out about the new NHS 111 service that will help them get medical care and advice from local services quickly in the Burton and Uttoxeter areas. 111 is part ofRead more

SAD season is with us, so recognise the signs and don’t be afraid to seek help

Nearly one person in every 15 in Burton on Trent and Uttoxeter could suffer from a medical condition that causes depression and fatigue during the dark winter months. SAD – or Seasonal Affective Disorder – is at its most severe during January and February, and it is estimated upRead more