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November 16, 2021

Uttoxeter SIDS record high speeds on residential streets

SPEEDS of over 100mph have been recorded on residential streets in Uttoxeter. Speed Indication Devices (SIDS) which tell drivers how fast they are going and indicate whether or not their speed is over the limit, also record data on motorists, including how fast they are travelling and at what time.

PLEA TO REGISTER DEFIBS

A PLEA has gone out to the owners of premises with defibrillators to get the potentially life-saving pieces of kit registered on a new national database. At least 10 defibrillators in Uttoxeter were found to be completely unregistered, meaning only a handful of people knew they were available and their location.

Couple’s ordeal to go before the Board

AMBULANCE bosses are to hear the story of a Uttoxeter couple who waited for more than two hours for emergency assistance. Deborah Cooper shared their terrifying ordeal at a meeting of Uttoxeter Town Council earlier this month, which was also attended by two directors from West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS).

WW1 plaque returns to Market Square

A commemorative plaque has been reinstated in a town centre – after a long battle by the community to get it put back in place. Uttoxeter Town Council and The Royal British Legion revealed on Monday that the town’s Area of Reflection has finally been granted permission by Staffordshire County Council (SCC).

Another by-election for town council

THE resignation of former Uttoxeter Town Mayor, Sue McGarry has sparked another by-election for Uttoxeter Town Council.

New Mayor takes the helm at Town Hall

A NEW Mayor has been elected to lead Uttoxeter Town Council over the next 12 months. Cllr Chris Sylvester was selected at the Annual Meeting of the town council on Wednesday, May 5.

Candidates named for town council by-election

CANDIDATES standing for election to Uttoxeter Town Council have been named. Two casual vacancies, one in Uttoxeter Town ward and one in Uttoxeter Heath ward, will be filled by a by-election next month.

Isobel’s artwork is a winner

AN ARTY pupil has won 10 trees for her school. The trees were a prize in an art competition hosted by Uttoxeter Town Council as part of National Tree Week 2020.

Town seats go to polls

A BY-ELECTION will be held to elect two new members to Uttoxeter Town Council. The move follows the resignations of two members of the council, including the Deputy Mayor.

Call to count garden birds

A COMMITTEE dedicated to promoting wildlife and nature in Uttoxeter is urging people to take part in the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch. Uttoxeter Town Council's Biodiversity Committee is urging residents in the town and across the area to sign up to the event which starts on Friday.

Masterplan debate at town council

A CONTROVERSIAL Masterplan for Uttoxeter has been defended at a meeting of Uttoxeter Town Council. East Staffordshire Borough Council (ESBC) is due to adopt the masterplan at a meeting on Monday, December 21.

New Road resident puts speed in spotlight

SPEED and road safety issues in a Uttoxeter street have been put in front of the town’s council.

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