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Consultation on plans to reduce wildfires in the Staffordshire Moorlands
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is considering the introduction of a PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order); the purpose of which is to reduce the occurrence of wildfires in the locality.
The aim is to prohibit the lighting of fires, barbeques and Sky lanterns in areas most at risk.
If you wish to comment, please note that the consultation is running for a limited 14 day period which will close...
Posted: Thu, 15 May 2025
Landscapes Unlocked - Peak District National Park historic image archive
Thousands of images from the Peak District National Park's archives to be made publicly available.
Landscapes Unlocked will be the first publicly accessible collection from a UK national park and is believed to be the largest collection for the area, unique in being compiled by a single organisation.
A partnership between the Peak District National Park Foundation, the Peak District National Park Authority...
Posted: Wed, 2 Apr 2025
Notice of Election of SCC Councillors - 1st May 2025
County Council Elections coming up
Posted: Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Meet the Peak District National Park CEO in Warslow on 12th March
Where: The Greyhound pub, Warslow, SK17 0JN
When: Wednesday 12th March - 4pm - 6pm
Who: PDNP CEO Phil Mulligan and YOU!
Phil says: "This is a chance to have open and honest conversations and for people to share their views directly with me. I want to hear about the challenges they're facing, the success stories they're proud of and the ideas they believe can make a difference Whether it's about fostering...
Posted: Fri, 7 Mar 2025
Are you passionate about Farming and Rural Life?
New Initiative from The Farming Life Centre
Their free befriending service aims to reduce the feelings of loneliness and isolation which can result from the challenges of farming and living in rural areas. Their aim is to make a positive difference to people's lives.
If you, or someone you know, is in need of a little extra help, they offer friendship and support. They'll introduce you to a volunteer...
Posted: Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Beat the Cold
Free and impartial energy advice for local residents
Beat the Cold is Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's affordable warmth programme that gives free and impartial energy advice to residents.
They can give advice on:
- Paying for fuel
- Finding the best available tariffs
- Switching supplier
- Improving energy efficiency in the home
- Fuel Debt
- Associated topics such as free or low-cost insulation and alternatives...
Posted: Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Longnor Open Project
OUTSIDE has partnered with Longnor Action Group (a local community group) and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to develop a creative project and programme which aims to tackle rural isolation and loneliness in Longnor.
The project will bring on board as many of the residents and members of the community, to work together as a whole village to deliver a creative programme and structure that will...
Posted: Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Update - Adverse Weather Conditions affecting Bin Collections
Wednesday 8th January 2025
Please see the message below sent on behalf of Elaine Hallworth - Interim Head of Leisure and Environmental Services at SMDC.
As you will be aware we have experienced significant and challenging weather conditions and snowfall in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, which has resulted in considerable disruption to waste collection services delivered through the Council's controlled...
Posted: Wed, 8 Jan 2025
Christmas and New Year Rubbish Collections
Check when your bins will be collected over the Christmas and New Year period
Posted: Sat, 21 Dec 2024
