News in Biddulph

As the Covid-19 lockdown continues to ease, Biddulph Library will soon be able to open its doors again as Staffordshire's 43 libraries begin their phased reopening next month.

However, Biddulph Library will be one of the last of the libraries managed directly by Staffordshire County Council to reopen, having been scheduled to begin welcoming visitors on Monday, 27th July.

Plans to fell a protected tree in Knypersley have been rejected by councillors.

Nub News reported earlier this week how an application to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's Planning Committee sought consent to cut down a large, mature Pine tree, which is protected by a tree preservation order and located near the grounds of 121 and 123 Tunstall Road.

Retailers and associated businesses in Biddulph have been asked to get involved in a special video project to entice shoppers back to the high street.

A montage of selfie-style clips will be edited into a one-off showcase, demonstrating how people can safely return to shopping in Staffordshire.

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Music must be turned down low, ketchup sachets will replace bottles and pints should be ordered on your smartphone in pubs and restaurants in England, new guidance from the Government has said.

The guidelines published on Wednesday, ahead of lockdown measures easing on 4 July, ask restaurant and pub bosses to ensure that customers and staff can be safe while enjoying a drink or a meal.

Parents and children in Biddulph will soon have the opportunity to access free mental health support, delivered by the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust.

The trust's Mental Health Support Team is providing a virtual drop in service for pupils in the area and their parents/carers on Tuesday, 7th July, from 9am - 5pm.

Proposals to build a new development of cottages for the over 50's in Biddulph have attracted objections from local residents and councillors.

An outline planning application submitted to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council seeks to build six new cottages, along with a communal garden and seven parking spaces, at 48 Tunstall Road.

Fundraisers hoping to restore Biddulph's oldest steam engine have launched an appeal to help save the 134-year-old locomotive.

The Knotty Trust, based at Foxfield Railway in Blythe Bridge, are raising money in aid of the restoration of the Robert Heath No.6 steam engine, which is known affectionately as "Old Mr Heath".

People enjoying this week's hot weather should use common sense, observe social distancing and stay safe, local authorities have said.

The message has come from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue as well as Staffordshire County Council, who have both urged the public to take extra care when enjoying the countryside this summer.

Local police have asked people not to swim in Knypersley Reservoir when they are enjoying the recent hot weather.

With temperatures heating up and swimming pools still closed, many people are looking for ways to take advantage of the sunshine.