Leslie Jackson

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Wellbeing support project set to lift Covid blues across Staffordshire

“This project will provide support to lift that burden on carers and families with a range of support scenarios including counselling, online support and creative workshops."

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Trestle Market in Leek will sell poppies for the Poppy Appeal

“This will at least give us something in the town in these difficult times."

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High Sheriff and chairman praise Covid-19 volunteers

'A key part of my role is to highlight the enormous contribution made by volunteers and voluntary organisations'

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Plea to residents to help stop Staffordshire Moorlands entering Tier 3

'I urge everyone to follow the guidance and work together to bring cases down and keep the Moorlands out of the very high category which would mean further disruption and the closure of some businesses'

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Rooftop terrace for two drinking establishments in Leek approved

“It is proposed that the roof terrace would be operational from 11am till 11pm seven days a week and inclusive of Bank Holidays."

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Moorlanders urged to Remember at Home this November

Small ceremonies and services will still take place with a limited number of appointed representatives laying wreaths on behalf of their organisations and wider communities.

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New Cheddleton houses approved despite 23 objections

The application was a resubmission of a planning application which was for eight dwellings on a larger site but including the current application site. It was refused and subsequently dismissed on appeal.

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Plans for new homes in Brown Edge given approval despite public objections

“This plot is part of a beauty site. It will lose its character and is in the green belt."

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Alliance councils welcomes new chief wxecutive after two officers quit

Mr Stokes has worked at Staffordshire Moorlands for 21 years, and for High Peak since 2008

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Partially built houses to be demolished after being built one metre too high

"As construction has already commenced on these plots the existing structures will need to be demolished and this is acknowledged by the developer."

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Fears Grade I listed castle could fall into ruin

“This is a very important building. It is so sad that it will fall into ruin. It does need commercial use to maintain it."

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Girls football team get new home and away kit

Beta Commercial Finance has bought new home and away kits for Leek Town Lightning who play in League One of the Staffordshire League.