You may or may not be aware that local government is changing in the next few years and devolution will be coming to Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Find out how it will affect Staffordshire Moorlands District Council at www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/Local-Government-Reorganisation The website above, will update as more information is released.
Grindon Parish Council is organising an Afternoon Tea event on BH Monday 5th May from 3-5pm. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge but we are hoping for donations towards a memorial plaque explaining that the church clock is the First World War memorial. Staffordshire Moorlands Council has given us a grant towards the Afternoon […]
Cast your minds back to September 2023….. We had a meeting inviting all the parishoners to let us know what they wanted for the area and how they and we could help with those plans and wishes. Many things were suggested and discussed, one being a defibrillator for Ford, which the parish council agreed to […]
Have you seen the new swings and see-saw in the play area? ‘Our project was made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players’ Thanks to a National Lottery fund grant, we have been able to finally get the condemned swings replaced as well as a new slide. We think these lovely new items enhance the village and […]
Those of you who attended our Annual Parish Council Meeting will know the good news already and probably everyone in the village will have heard, but just incase you haven’t…. We have secured a National Lottery Grant for just over £10,000 in order to replace the play equipment.😊 Tenders are already being sought and, at […]
As we start 2024, we look back at what has been achieved so far over the year. We are very grateful to everyone in the parish who has volunteered to help improve the area. Thank you. You should all be proud of everything that has been done to make our little bit of Staffordshire Moorlands […]
Working with our local community, we are seeking volunteers to help renovate and maintain key aspects of the local parish. We invited members of the public to put ideas forward for a range of community projects on the 4th September. As a result we have a number of projects that we would like to develop. Our meeting in May will explain what the council has implemented so far and will listen to any ideas that you have to enhance Grindon parish for the benefit of the community.
Keeping Grindon beautiful
So far .....
The posts have been repositioned to straighten them out. Some of the missing posts have been replaced and stained.
The benches have had a coat of varnish too.
The daffodil bulbs have been planted and the woodland trust will be sending us some trees to plant in March 2024.
- Renovation of village benches and picnic tables
- Maintenance of village greens and pathways
- Renovation of wooden posts around the Greens
- Renovation of the Play area
- Tree planting in the corner of the Village Green
- Creating small flower area around the village
- Encouraging the community to use The Moorlands Connect Bus Service
We hope you have noticed all the new lovely daffodils around the village. purchased by the parish council and planted with the help of the Grindon Gardening Club.
Money has been raised from the Christmas Wreath Making at the beginning of December 2023 and also the Quiz held in March 2024. With thanks to Manifold Meats who donated the beef for the lovely hot beef sandwiches. This money is going towards the refurbishment of the play area.