Uttoxeter news Archives - Page 3 of 13

September 30, 2021

Blooming Gold again for town

East Staffordshire’s entries into this year’s Heart of England In Bloom competition have shone once again with the In Bloom entries in Uttoxeter, Burton and Winshill all receiving gold. The competition rewards community groups for the quality of floral displays, horticultural excellence and community involvement. More than 3,000 groups participate each year to help improve their local villages, towns and cities.

“Looking forward to the views of residents”

A public consultation surrounding an East Staffordshire town’s masterplan has ended. East Staffordshire Borough Council (ESBC) has now closed the further consultation on the Uttoxeter Masterplan 2021which was approved by the council in December last year.

“This serves as a warning”

A Police chief hopes that a Uttoxeter man being sentenced for intent to supply cannabis and possession of a stun gun “serves as a warning to anyone who may be involved in drug activities.” The statement has come from Detective Sergeant Jonathan Bradbury, of Staffordshire Police’s Disruption Team South, after 30-year-old Christopher Ward, from Lambert Road in Uttoxeter, has been given a community order for 12 months for the crimes, after police uncovered quantities of cannabis and a stun gun which was disguised as a torch at Ward’s address.

Poster boy in fight against litter – Charlie, 8, is ‘climate change champion’

A SCHOOLBOY from Uttoxeter is the leading the battle against litter at his local park. Charlie Curtis, aged eight, designed a poster urging people to put their litter in the bin and protect the environment.

Big Green Festival coming to Uttoxeter as part of nationwide campaign

UTTOXETER is joining thousands of people across the UK by taking part in climate action campaign the Great Big Green Week. Starting this weekend, the town’s Big Green Festival will include a host of activities around protecting nature and tackling climate change.

Dance invite to Adam as he prepares for Strictly

ORGANIST and keyboard player, Carol Bradbury is encouraging people across Uttoxeter to put on their dancing shoes in support of the town’s Olympic hero Adam Peaty. Carol, known as ‘Twinklefingers’ has returned to Uttoxeter Town Hall to play musical accompaniment for the twice-monthly tea dances.

Phil takes on London Marathon for Mencap

A SELF-confessed non-runner is set to take on the London Marathon for charity Mencap. Uttoxeter man, Phil Irons, set himself the challenge as part of a fund-raising drive for the charity, which helps people with learning disabilities overcome inequalities.

Leisure centre blows final whistle on swimming club

A SWIMMING club has been forced to close after more than 50 years after being told there was no space for them at Uttoxeter Leisure Centre. Uttoxeter Amateur Swimming Club, which has been running in the town for more than 50 years, was forced to close for 18 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic and is now unable to re-open. The news follows concerns raised by residents over the provision of fitness classes at Uttoxeter Leisure Centre.

Charity football match for Simon

A BRAMSHALL business is putting its best foot forward to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity. Staff at Pym & Wildsmith will take part in a charity football match this weekend in memory of Simon Collins – the son of long-term employee, Kevin Collins.

Brown bin collections suspended for second time

GARDEN waste collections are to be suspended again as the national shortage of HGV drivers continues. East Staffordshire Borough Council (ESBC) has issued an announcement suspending collections of garden waste next week.

Swim star Adam is set for Strictly

OLYMPIC champion Adam Peaty is set to swap the swimming pool for the ball room - as a contestant on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

Controversial plans unveiled for historic site

Plans have been unveiled for a new care home and a housing development for a historic site in Uttoxeter. The Uttoxeter Echo reported earlier this year that the former Parks Restaurant in Uttoxeter had been purchased by Mercian Developments Ltd, and that a petition had been set up due to the developer’s plans to knock down the historic building to make way for a new care home.