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October 29, 2020
Staffordshire moves to High Alert for Covid-19 on Saturday
The Government has confirmed that Staffordshire will move to High Alert for Covid-19 from 00:01 on Saturday, October 31. This means it will be illegal for people to meet socially indoors with another household, unless part of a ‘support bubble’. The new rules apply in both homes and public settings such as pubs and restaurants.
October 29, 2020
Moorlanders urged to ‘Remember at Home’ this November
Residents across the Moorlands are being asked to mark Remembrance Sunday safely from their homes this year as efforts to control the spread of coronavirus continue. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Staffordshire Police, the town councils and local branches of the Royal British Legion have worked together to ensure that, collectively, the district honours the service and sacrifices of our Armed Forces whilst safeguarding our communities.
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October 29, 2020
“No child should be without a present”
A new community initiative has been set up to help make sure vulnerable children in the area have a good Christmas this year. The Cheadle Toy Bank Appeal has been set up by Cheadle councillors Jamie Evans and Liz Whitehouse, and there are several businesses across Cheadle who are acting as drop-off points for donations of new or used toys.
October 29, 2020
Collective plea for residents to celebrate Halloween and Bonfire Night safely
Partners from the Staffordshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF) have issued a plea to residents to take extra care when celebrating Halloween and Bonfire Night this autumn. The pandemic and government restrictions on social gatherings have put a halt to traditional trick or treating and organised firework displays and people are being encouraged to find alternative ways of marking these calendar events safely and practically.
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October 29, 2020
Cash boost for youth retreat centre at historic site
A trust which runs a youth retreat centre at a Moorlands heritage site has received a cash boost to help the organisation survive during the current pandemic. Alton Castle, part of The Kenelm Youth Trust, has received a “lifeline” grant from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.
October 29, 2020
Volunteers needed to help keep roads safe
Police in the Staffordshire Moorlands are appealing for volunteers to help keep the roads in the area safe. The call comes from Sergeant Andy Bland, of the Staffordshire Moorlands Neighbourhood Policing Team, who has provided an update on the local police force's efforts in keeping the roads safe across the district.
