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The A38 is closed for HS2 works in March./April.
The 11-day closure of the A38 (9pm Friday 27th March- 5am Wednesday 8th April) just north of Lichfield, which will not only affect the A38 and neighbouring corridor, but also anyone wishing to traverse past Lichfield area.
This interactive map has more information – https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/a38-proposed-work-at-streethay/
A HS2 Newsletter with full details can be found here – HS2 Newsletter
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 (AS AMENDED)
ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION NOTICE
Forest Road & Scotch Hill Lane in Barton Gate,
Rangemore Hill & Dunstall Road in Rangemore,
Dunstall Hill & Dunstall Cross in Dunstall
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Staffordshire County Council being the highway authority responsible for the repair and maintenance of Forest Road & Scotch Hill Lane in Barton Gate, Rangemore Hill & Dunstall Road in Rangemore, Dunstall Hill & Dunstall Cross in Dunstall are satisfied that it is necessary to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding that length of the above roads for a period of 5 days but no more than 5 days from 16th March 2026 because of the likelihood of danger to the public during carriageway retexturing works being undertaken by Staffordshire County Council.
Access will be available for pedestrians and for vehicles being used in connection with the works (and for emergency services vehicles or for vehicles requiring access to properties on the length of road which is closed).
An alternative route for traffic is available via Barton Gate, Yoxall Road, Town Hill, Main Street, King Street, Sudbury Road, Wood Lane, Vicars Hill, Newborough Road, Burton Road, Needwood Road, Dunstall Road and vice versa.
An interactive map of the closure is here – plan details: https://one.network/?tm=GB148635532
IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE CLOSURE WILL BE IN PLACE BETWEEN 09:00 HOURS ON 16th March 2026 AND 15:00 HOURS ON 20th March 2026.
The government has launched its formal consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Staffordshire.
This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received from Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s principal councils.
The proposals are:
Cannock Chase District Council, East Staffordshire Borough Council, Stafford Borough Council, Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council proposed 2 unitary councils. These would comprise the current areas of:
Staffordshire County Council proposed 2 unitary councils. These would comprise the current areas of:
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council proposed 2 unitary councils: This includes a request to split existing district council areas between the proposed new councils. These would comprise the district areas of:
Lichfield District Council, South Staffordshire Borough Council, Tamworth Borough Council proposed 3 unitary councils. These would comprise the current areas of:
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council proposed 4 unitary councils. These would comprise the current areas of
This consultation asks you questions about each proposal. This consultation will last for 7 weeks and closes at 23:59 on 26th March 2026.
The link to the online survey is here – https://consult.communities.gov.uk/local-government-reorganisation/staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent/
Full details of the consultation and how to respond in writing can be found here – https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent/proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent
NOTICE OF ONE VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
DUNSTALL PARISH COUNCIL
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1972 (Sec 87(2))
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that Kilian Espana, formerly a member of the above Parish Council, has ceased to be a Member.
A casual vacancy has arisen in the office of a Parish Councillor at Dunstall Parish Council.
If, within 14 days (excluding Saturdays, Sunday and Public Holidays*) after this notice, a request for election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer by TEN electors from the parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy; otherwise the vacancy will be filled by Dunstall Parish Council by co-option:
RETURNING OFFICER
EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
PO Box 8045
Burton upon Trent
DE14 9JG
Dated this 22nd day of September 2025
Signed: Robert Pritchard (Parish Clerk)
*In computing any time period for the purposes of this notice, a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. Good Friday or a Bank Holiday or day appointed as public thanksgiving or mourning shall be disregarded.
East Staffordshire Borough Council, alongside 5 other southern Staffordshire authorities have jointly proposed the creation of a Southern and Mid Staffordshire Unitary Authority under the plans for Local Government Reorganisation.
As part of this, we’re launching a survey to gather views on the proposal, as part of a wider public engagement running until 1st September 2025. This is an important opportunity for everyone to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas as we explore how council services could be delivered in the future.
🗓 The survey is now live and will remain open until 1st September 2025
📝 It takes just a few minutes to complete and can be accessed here: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/shapingstaffordshire
📝 Paper copies of the survey are also available upon request
If you have any questions, please contact the Corporate Services Team at ku.vo1782568862g.cbs1782568862ffats1782568862tsae@1782568862snoit1782568862acinu1782568862mmoc1782568862
East Staffordshire Borough Council are proposing to revise the Statement of Community Involvement and are inviting your views. The Statement of Community Involvement sets out how East Staffordshire Borough Council intends to engage with local communities and stakeholders during the process of plan preparation and when determining planning applications.
The previous Statement of Community Involvement was adopted in 2020 and it is required to be reviewed and updated (where necessary) every 5 years.
Following a recent review, it was considered that an update is appropriate to change the format to include an Executive summary, frequently asked questions and glossary;
include reference to Design Codes and master plans; incorporate name changes of various organisations and reflect the procedures which are currently operated. The change in procedure proposed is to alter the length of time for consultation on a planning application from 21 days to 24 days to account for bank holidays and update how consultation will take place for telecommunications development requiring planning permission.
The revised SPD is subject to consultation, from Thursday 10th July 2025 to midnight on Thursday 21st August 2025. All consultation responses will be considered and reported to Members. If accepted by Members, the revised Statement of Community Involvement, together with any proposed changes, will be adopted for use.
The revised Statement of Community Involvement can be viewed online at: https://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/planning/planning-policy/planning-policy-consultations
A copy of the revised SPD can be viewed by appointment at East Staffordshire Borough Council, The Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2EB between the hours of 9am – 5pm. Appointments must be made before visiting by emailing ku.vo1782568862g.cbs1782568862ffats1782568862tsae@1782568862ycilo1782568862pgnin1782568862nalp1782568862 or by phone on 01283 508000.
East Staffordshire Borough Council is currently seeking residents’ views on how it should prioritise its spending on services for the next year and beyond.
ESBC has launched a budget consultation to help identify which services people consider to be the most important, what they would like to see protected and where, if necessary, they would prefer any additional income to come from.
The survey can be completed online via the Council’s website, with paper copies available upon request.
The deadline for responses is Thursday 7th August 2025.
East Staffordshire Borough Council is reviewing its Public Spaces Protection Orders in respect of dog control and alcohol restriction areas.
As with the current Public Spaces Protection Order 2022 it allows the Authority to deal with matters such as;
A Public Spaces Protection Order can cover any land open to the air to which the public are entitled or permitted to have access (with or without payment).
The legislation states that the maximum time a Public Spaces Protection Order can be implemented for is three years, before requiring a formal review.
Therefore, the Council, as the Local Authority wishes to review the current Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. In addition, the Council is considering introducing new PSPOs, varying the existing PSPOs by increasing or reducing the restricted area, altering or removing a prohibition or requirement included in the order, or discharging any existing ones where they are no longer required.
As part of this process we are carrying out a public consultation exercise to determine the views of the general public and other interested parties. The consultation will begin on 9th June 2025 for 28 days.
The details regarding the consultation and existing PSPO’s are available on the East Staffordshire Borough Council website under Consultations.
Representations regarding these proposals may be made by Email to: ku.vo1782568862g.cbs1782568862ffats1782568862tsae@1782568862opsp1782568862 or alternatively by post to the address below:
East Staffordshire Borough Council, PSPO Consultation, PO Box 8045, Burton upon Trent, DE14 9JG for the attention of the Enforcement Manager.
All feedback should be returned to the Council by 7th July 2025 which is the date that the consultation period will end. After this period the Council will consider any representations received before deciding whether to make the proposed order.
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
Dunstall Hill
Dunstall
NOTICE is hereby given that Staffordshire County Council on 12th June 2025 intends to make an Order the effect
of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding in that length of Dunstall Hill in Dunstall unless the vehicle
is being used in connection with the works; or unless the vehicle requires access to properties on the length of road
or is being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purposes.
An alternative route for traffic is available via DUNSTALL ROAD, VIEW LANE, DUNSTALL ROAD, MAIN STREET,
BARTON GATE, FOREST ROAD AND VICE VERSA. For more information, visit: https://one.network/?tm=143182768.
The order will come into operation on 24th June 2025 and the said works will commence on or as near
as practicable to that date. It is anticipated that the works will be completed by 24th June 2025.
Good afternoon,
Councillors have asked me to pre-warn you about road closures on Main Street in Barton for our VE Day Celebrations on Sunday 4 May 2025 between 1pm and 9pm, notice attached for further info.
There is a full schedule of entertainment lined up throughout the day so your parishioners would be more than welcome to attend, parking at John Taylor High School.
Kind regards
Siobhan Rumsby
Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer to Barton under Needwood Parish Council