This page contains various items of news and notices giving information of relevance to Denstone residents.
Denstone Parish Council Councillor Vacancy
Could This Be You?
Do you enjoy being a resident of Denstone Village? Do you have ideas for your Parish Council? Would you like to ‘Give back’ and enable your village to continue to improve? If this is you, then we need you. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences to put themselves forward for co-option to the Parish Council.
No special qualification is required to be a councillor. It is important that all types of people serve as councillors so that all aspects of the community are represented. Training for new councillors is also available to help you understand the responsibilities of the role.
If you think you’d like to join the Parish Council or would like to know more, please get in touch with the clerk Julie Sadler (js.denstonepc@gmail.com) or telephone 01335 324692 who is happy to talk with you about the role and what’s involved. The closing date for applying is February 3rd 2025
If more people indicate their interest in becoming a Parish Councillor than the number of vacancies available, candidates will be asked to give a short statement about why they are interested in the role, and the Parish Council will make their decision by a majority vote.
Thank you
Volunteers Needed Please
Become a member of the Denstone Volunteer Group
Denstone Parish Council are looking to put together a Volunteer Group to help out with jobs in the village as and when required.
Jobs could include: litter picking, help with small projects, repair or construction of old and new projects, painting, tidying up – anything really to help keep the village looking fantastic. This could involve all of the family and would be a great way of getting to know all of the people in the village.
You would not be committed, just help out if you are free. What do you think? Do you fancy it !! If so contact the Parish Clerk Julie Sadler js.denstonepc@gmail.com
Reporting a Fault on the Highway to Staffordshire County Council
If you see a fault on the highway, and would like to report it to Staffordshire County Council please use this link. (It opens in a new tab.)
This will help items get reported sooner.
Bus Passes
Bus Passes for older or disabled residents: see details and apply for your concessionary Bus Pass here
Volunteer for Community Speedwatch
Concerned about Speeding traffic in Denstone?
Fed up with Antisocial Driving in the Village?
IF SO
Why not do something about it and become a member of the Community Speed Watch Team
AND
Make Denstone a Safer Village for Everyone.
Have Your Say and Get Involved
Contact Julie Sadler js.denstonepc@gmail.com for more information.
Getting Urgent Medical Help
If you need urgent medical help this winter, whether that be for symptoms you’re worried about, if you or a loved one has fallen or injured themselves, if your child has injured themselves or is unwell, or if you’ve got a dental problem, you can get immediate help by heading over to www.111.nhs.uk. You will answer a few questions about the health need, and get instant support and advice about how you could self-care, or where you need to go to get further support. If you don’t have access to the internet, or if your little one is aged five or under, call ‘111’ for the same help and advice.
If you are told you need to go to an Emergency Department (A&E) and it is not life-threatening, you may not need an ambulance. Think whether a family member or friend can take you, or help you get there.
If you’re trying to get an appointment at your local GP surgery, remember, it might be better to see another member of the qualified team members within your practice – seeing your GP isn’t necessarily always the best option, and might mean you waiting longer. If your practice does not have any appointments available, ask about Enhanced Access appointments. You may be able to visit another practice within a few miles of your own surgery, much sooner.
In life-threatening emergencies, you should always dial 999 immediately.
ESBC Electronic Newsletters
Please click here if you would like to sign up for electronic newsletters from East Staffordshire Borough Council.
‘Happy at Home’
A campaign from Staffordshire County Council, designed to help residents across the county lead healthier, independent and happier lives and to support them to be able to live well at home for longer.
“Happy at Home” is an interactive online tool launched as part of a countywide campaign to raise awareness about the massive range of simple and low-cost assistive technology equipment available to people who may be struggling with everyday tasks around the home.
The interactive ‘Happy at Home’ house allows users to visually identify rooms and locations around the home where they may need some help with day to day tasks, and then be presented with a range of ideas and solutions that they can then easily compare and acquire.
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Volunteering Roles in Staffordshire
Volunteering in Staffordshire has never been so easy!
‘Do It – Staffordshire’ enables you to sign up to be a ‘Staffordshire Volunteer’ and find local volunteering roles that match your interests. (Links open in a new tab.)
Here are some volunteer roles you could register your interest in today:
- Local Litter Picker- Join a small group of volunteers for organised litter picks to help keep your local area clean.
- ICT Buddy – Help improve peoples computer skills so they have the skills they need to get ready for employment.
- Reading Helper – Work on a 1-1 basis with children. Talking, reading and playing games to improve their confidence and self esteem.
- Volunteer Mentor – This role is for anyone who would like to support children and young people at a difficult point in their lives, to offer support, advice and guidance.