The CQC downgraded the service’s overall performance, rating its effectiveness as inadequateA Wolverhampton domiciliary care agency for people with disabilities has been placed into special measures after inspectors found serious failings that left people at risk of unsafe care.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Geocare Services Limited as inadequate following an inspection completed in May, saying the provider had failed to make the improvements required after previous enforcement action.The agency, which provides personal care for 59 people living with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments, has also become the subject of proposed regulatory action by the CQC. The provider has the right to appeal.The latest inspection followed a visit when Geocare Services Limited received three warning notices for breaches of regulations relating to safe care, consent, complaints handling and leadership. Inspectors found the service remained in breach of regulations covering safe care and treatment, consent and good governance.The CQC downgraded the service’s overall performance, rating its effectiveness as ‘inadequate’, while its safety and leadership also remain ‘inadequate’. Caring and responsiveness were rated as ‘requires improvement’.Amanda Lyndon, the CQC’s deputy director of adult social care for the West Midlands, said inspectors could not be confident people were receiving safe care.She said: “When we inspected Geocare Services Limited, we found that leaders hadn’t made the necessary improvements and we couldn’t be sure that people were receiving safe care and treatment.”Although many people praised staff for being kind and respectful, inspectors heard repeated concerns about unreliable visit times, delays, a lack of continuity in carers and difficulties contacting managers when problems arose.The report also found serious concerns over how people’s consent to care was recorded. While staff said they sought consent during visits, inspectors found no evidence that mental capacity assessments or best-interest decisions had been completed where required under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.Inspectors also found some care plans lacked vital information. In one case, staff had no guidance on managing equipment needed for a person’s continence care, increasing the risk of inconsistent or unsafe treatment.The watchdog also identified concerns over medicines management, including one person not consistently receiving a time-critical medication as prescribed, potentially putting their long-term health at risk.Other failings included gaps in specialist staff training, poor responses to safety concerns raised by partner organisations and weak systems for identifying and learning from mistakes.Inspectors concluded that senior leaders lacked the skills, knowledge and experience needed to run the service effectively and said they had not demonstrated sufficient openness, honesty or integrity.However, the report also highlighted some positive findings. Many people using the service said they felt safe, spoke positively about the care provided by frontline staff and believed their health and wellbeing needs were generally being met.The CQC has placed Geocare Services Limited into special measures, meaning the service will be closely monitored while it works to address the concerns. Inspectors will return to assess whether the required improvements have been made, with further enforcement action possible if standards do not improve.The Express & Star has approached Geocare Services Limited for comment.Continue Reading
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Total of 17 locks on Northampton stretch of Grand Union Canal closed to save water
The Northampton stretch of the Grand Union Canal is closed in a bid to save water.A total of 17 locks along the Northampton Arm of the canal connecting the River Nene to the mainline of the Grand Union Canal is closed to boats.A total of 17 locks along the Northampton Arm of the canal connecting the River Nene to the mainline of the Grand Union Canal is closed to boats.The mainline of the canal, connecting Leicester and London remains open, but opening times have been restricted for those wanting to use locks at Stoke Bruerne, Braunston and Long Buckby, to try and preserve water.It comes after a summer reaching temperatures that the Met Office called ‘well above average’.With little rain forecast, the Canal & River Trust says it has been forced to put measures in place so water reaches areas most in demand.A charity spokesman said: “The summer’s hot weather and lack of rain means our charity is doing all we can to save water and transfer the flow that’s available to the right places on the network to meet demand.“With the Met Office not forecasting any meaningful rain, we’re putting measures in place to conserve water, including in some instances, restricting lock usage by boats. We apologise for the disruption and thank boaters for their patience during these periods.”The stretch of canal first closed on Monday July 27, with the charity saying reservoir holdings feeding into the Northampton Arm were lower than normal for the time of year.The charity says the closures are designed to keep waterways open for as long as possible and the situation will be continually reviewed.The spokesman added: “These measures are taken to preserve supplies and to keep navigations open for boating for as long as possible – managing supplies in our reservoirs and other sources that feed the canals – which at present are simply not being replenished.“The situation is being continually monitored and reviewed.“In the meantime, we’re targeting water-saving repairs and maintenance this summer to reduce leakage and better manage water flow as part of our year-round effort to care for these historic waterways.”Continue Reading
Cambridge man dies after being pulled from waters off Martha’s Vineyard
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Kevin Foster is being remembered for his “generosity, laughter, and enormous heart.”
A Cambridge man died after being pulled from the the waters off Martha’s Vineyard last week, officials said. He was identified as 55-year-old Kevin Foster, according to the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office. Kevin Foster and his two sons. – Marjorie Decker / GoFundMeFirst responders were called to Long Point Wildlife Refuge in West Tisbury last Friday at about 3:47 p.m. for a “swimming incident,” local officials said. Police, firefighters, and ambulance personnel were joined by staff from the Trustees of Reservations, which owns the land. Three lifeguards from nearby South Beach also responded on ATVs. Multiple people were struggling in the water, officials said. The lifeguards entered the ocean, bringing the distressed swimmers to shore with the help of the other first responders. Crews worked to immediately provide treatment. One man was transported to Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, officials said. He was later identified as Foster. Foster was married with two sons. “He passed away on July 31st, swimming in the waters off of Martha’s Vineyard, a place he loved, among people he loved, and who loved him,” his wife, Nadia Foster, wrote in a short online post. State Rep. Marjorie Decker, who represents Cambridge, is a lifelong friend of Nadia Foster and considered Kevin Foster part of her family. “He was like a brother to me, an uncle to my children, another son to my mother, and above all, an extraordinary husband, devoted father, and cherished friend,” Decker wrote in a social media post. Decker said that introducing the Fosters to one another was one of the “greatest honors” of her life. She praised Kevin Foster’s “kindness, integrity, and compassion” and noted that he helped preserve affordable housing by serving on the Cambridge Community Preservation Act Committee. Decker helped create a GoFundMe online fundraiser for the family. It has raised more than $74,000. “To know the Fosters is to know what community truly means. They have spent their lives opening their home and hearts to others, making everyone feel welcome, valued, and loved. The love surrounding them now is a reflection of the countless lives they touched,” Decker wrote. Long Point is situated on the southern edge of Martha’s Vineyard. There are no lifeguards on duty there, and officials warn that swimming can be “hazardous due to rough surf and undertows.”The Trustees closed the beaches at Long Point on Saturday and Sunday, citing “a tragic incident.” Reservations were refunded. “We recognize that many of you planned to spend time at the beach today, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate these circumstances with care and respect,” the Trustees wrote in a social media post over the weekend. Foster’s memory will live on, Decker wrote. “Kevin made our family and our community better simply by being in it. His generosity, laughter, and enormous heart left an imprint on everyone he met,” she wrote.
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Ross Cristantiello, a general assignment news reporter for Boston.com since 2022, covers local politics, crime, the environment, and more.
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Report claims striker is set to become ‘Championship’s most expensive signing’ – West Ham News
The fervent hope of West Ham fans is that the current frenetic battle now gripping the boardroom does not allow the club to freeze in the summer transfer window. Whilst the Staveley and Kretinsky manoeuvrings monopolise headlines they must not be allowed to derail the Hammers’ attempts to overhaul the squad and bring in the handful of players tasked with filling the gaps and preparing for the tilt at automatic promotion.
After pre-season, the club looks way short of pace and threat going forward, which explains the links to strikers and wide men of late. The optimists amongst us will start to believe (as we always seem to ) the rumours that the club are about to shell out on a new striker..top of the list seems to be Republic of Ireland centre forward Troy Parrott: As per Vavel.com:
“While also establishing himself as the focal point of Ireland’s forward line at international level, the Hammers have earmarked the 24-year-old as their primary forward target who has an £18 million price tag.
Linked with West Ham, Everton and Leeds last winter: Troy Parrott
Everton, Leeds United, Porto and Stuttgart are all reportedly interested in the striker whose AZ contract lasts until 2029, but West Ham are willing to meet the asking price, potentially making him the Sky Bet Championship’s most expensive signing.”
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(Incidentally beating the £15.8m which Wolverhampton Wanderers paid for Ruben Neves in July 2017)
Which would prove exciting on two fronts: Not only bringing in a striker who can actually hit the net at this level and grow with West Ham post -promotion: But more than likely signing Troy Parrott would signal the end of a brief, but dismal West Ham career for Pablo whose failure to achieve anything in Claret and Blue is well documented by this web site.
And, believe it or not, they’ll both be around the same price.
Matthew Stafford’s Wife Comes Under Fire Over Birthday Weekend Activities – Gridiron Heroics
Matthew Stafford’s wife marked a personal milestone this weekend and it quickly became a talking point for all the wrong reasons. Los Angeles Rams fans got a rare glimpse into life at home, and many were not happy with what they saw.Kelly Stafford turned 37 on Sunday celebrating with friends in the Atlanta area while her husband stayed behind at training camp preparing for another Super Bowl run.
Kelly Stafford Celebrated Birthday While Matthew was at Camp
Kelly Stafford spent her birthday weekend with friends in the Alpharetta area outside Atlanta where she grew up connected to the Georgia football program as a former cheerleader. The gathering came together while Matthew Stafford remained in Los Angeles for the Rams’ opening week of training camp. Matthew, the reigning NFL MVP, is entering his 18th season and did not attend.
Mathew Stafford still going strong; Kelly Stafford discusses her husband’s retirement plan (Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)
She shared clips from the night on her Instagram Story showing the gathering with her longtime friend group and the posts quickly drew criticism.
The celebration also included family time with Stafford posting footage of her four daughters but that did little to quiet the backlash. It followed a stretch in which she stepped back from hosting duties on her podcast.
Stafford had hosted The Morning After since 2021, often discussing football, marriage and raising four daughters alongside her husband’s NFL schedule. She later confirmed the show would not return in its original form, citing the balance between her career and family as the deciding factor.
Fans Critique Matthew Stafford’s Wife
While Kelly celebrated in Georgia, the Rams’ 2026 outlook centers on keeping Stafford under center beyond this season. The 38-year-old enters the year fresh off an MVP campaign and a trip to the NFC Championship Game.
Her video drew swift and pointed reactions online. While some viewers found Kelly’s birthday celebration lighthearted, others pushed back hard on the timing and the public nature of the post, given that Matthew had just reported to Rams training camp days earlier.
One fan wrote, “Instant divorce if my wife does this and posts about it.”
Another said, “2 days ago she was crying about how much she misses her husband when he’s at training camp. It really shows. Nice way for a wife and mom of 4 kids to behave.”
One more wrote, “She loves the attention.”
A fourth fan added, “Being on social media and letting others influence your mental health and actions is not good. Get off social media Ms Stafford and raise your kids.”
A fifth said, “She just can’t stand not being the center of attention…..another embarrassing attempt at relevancy…..what’s next a floor cheer with her former cheer team members at Georgia?”
Kelly Stafford is expected to remain focused on family for now, splitting time between Los Angeles and visits to Georgia. Matthew Stafford and the Rams continue training camp with an eye on a return trip to the postseason.
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Khumalo Family Says Ndodana Tshuma’s Relatives Have Not Apologised After UK Triple Murder Tragedy
Khumalo Family Says Ndodana Tshuma’s Relatives Have Not Apologised After UK Triple Murder Tragedy
The family of Zandile Nothabo Khumalo and her two daughters has voiced its disappointment over the absence of Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma’s relatives at a time they expected a gesture of sympathy and remorse.
Relatives said they were hoping Tshuma’s family would visit them following the deaths of Zandile, Natalie and Nala, who were killed in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, in the United Kingdom, last month.
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Family Wanted Cultural Gesture
Addressing mourners at the funeral service held at Brethren in Christ Church in New Lobengula on Tuesday, Khumalo family representative Dr Ntsika Dakamela said Tshuma’s relatives had not reached out to offer condolences.
He said the family had expected a traditional gesture where Tshuma’s relatives would visit the Khumalo home and express their sorrow over the tragedy.
“According to our culture, they were supposed to come to the gate, kneel down and say they were sorry because what happened was not of their doing,” Dr Dakamela said.
Concerns Raised Over Lack Of Communication
Dr Dakamela said the family chose to speak publicly to prevent misunderstandings and speculation surrounding the issue.
He said the Khumalo family had been waiting for the visit but received no communication from Tshuma’s relatives.
“We don’t want people to speculate. We expected them to come, but they did not. They took it lightly,” he said.
Mother And Daughters Buried Together
Zandile, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were laid to rest side by side at Old Luveve Cemetery.
The burial followed a memorial service at Brethren in Christ Church, where family members and friends gathered to honour their lives.
Tshuma Remains In Custody
Tshuma, who is Zandile’s husband and the father of Natalie and Nala, remains detained in South Africa.
Attempted rapist jailed after vulnerable woman escaped attack in Northampton
A 41-year-old man has been jailed after he was found guilty of attempting to rape a vulnerable woman in Northampton.Bishan Shiekh approached a vulnerable woman inside a property in Northampton and attempted to rape her, Northamptonshire Police have said.A police spokesperson said: “Thankfully she managed to get away and the offence was reported to Northamptonshire Police.“Shiekh was arrested and subsequently charged with one count of attempted rape, taking the case to a trial which started on April 28 this year at Northampton Crown Court and lasted for five days.Bishan Shiekh“At the end, the jury found him guilty,” the spokesperson added.Shiekh returned to the same court last month where he was sentenced to seven years in prison with another two on extended licence, police said.Detective Sergeant Liz Jeeves, from Northamptonshire Police’s SOLAR Team, said: “This was a frightening and traumatic experience for the survivor of this incident, who showed great courage throughout the investigation and court process. Thanks to the dedication of the officer in the case, DC Adam Smart, the strength of the evidence presented, and the bravery of this woman, Bishan Shiekh has now been held accountable for his actions.“Violence against women and girls remains a priority for Northamptonshire Police, and we are committed to relentlessly pursuing those who commit these offences. We take every report of sexual violence extremely seriously, thoroughly investigating allegations, supporting victims and doing everything we can to bring offenders to justice.“We hope this sentence provides reassurance that reports of this nature will be acted upon and that anyone who has experienced sexual violence feels able to come forward and speak to us. You will be listened to, supported and your report will be investigated.”If you have experienced sexual abuse, whether recent or non-recent, please come forward by calling 101 or via the online reporting tool on the police website.Continue Reading
Could heatwaves make your supermarket shop more expensive?
A supply chain involves a small number of stages, from a product being made until it gets to the shops for people to buy.If you take a loaf of bread as an example, first the grain is grown, harvested, milled and stored until it is ready to be taken to a factory.Those ingredients are used to bake and package the bread, which is taken to warehouses before eventually ending up on supermarket shelves.Each stage of that process will incur expenses such as transport and storage, and rising costs at any step could end up in the product you buy being more expensive.Last week, farmers and flour producers said they were adapting to the challenges of dealing with the earliest harvest for 50 years.And the National Farmers’ Union has warned there could be a shortage of certain food products if current drought conditions continue.More from Cambridgeshire:”One week of hot weather will not make a loaf of bread more expensive,” says Prof Manoj Dora, director of the Centre for Intelligent Supply Chains at Anglia Ruskin University, which has campuses in Cambridgeshire and Essex.But he says prices could rise if supplies of crops run out, largely because of how it would affect the very beginning of the supply chain.”We may see that meat, milk, eggs, and chicken will be impacted by [a lack of] animal feed,” he says.”Across different food products, prices could surge if we do not manage these things immediately.”Dora describes the UK’s supply chain as “resilient” so the effects of the heatwave may not be felt immediately.”We need to start thinking of the long term by reconfiguring our supply chain in terms of locations and transportation, and by supporting the farmers,” he adds.
The big questions at Anfield: why is Liverpool enduring a worrying summer? | Goal.com
Friendly matches rarely tell the whole story about a team’s level, yet what Liverpool are going through during their pre-season raises plenty of question marks. The attacking flashes have been promising. The defensive gaps, though, are glaring, and they have pushed manager Andoni Iraola into a public admission that problems need fixing before the season starts.Those comments landed after Liverpool’s 4-2 defeat to Leeds United in Chicago, laying bare the reality of the team’s preparation period, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation “BBC”.The Spanish manager said: “It is clear that this is not the result we were hoping for, but it was perhaps the most useful friendly for us. It was useful in a positive way in the first half, and in a negative way in the second half. We learned a lot, and we will draw important conclusions from it to address some of the problems.”A defensive crisis imposes itselfOne file demands urgent intervention above all others: the defensive line. Across their three matches in the United States, Liverpool conceded six goals. Four of them came against Leeds inside just 25 minutes of the second half.Liverpool started that match with a back line of Jeremie Frimpong, Luke Chambers, Ivayne Ndoicoi and Milos Kerkez, before finishing it with Calvin Ramsay, Mour Tala Ndiaye, Ndoicoi and Kostas Tsimikas.A similar young defence had kept a clean sheet against Wrexham days earlier. Against a Premier League side like Leeds, and a striker of Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s calibre, the fragility of the system was exposed.A clear lack of depthMilos Kerkez stands alone among the defensive options as a genuine candidate to start the season. Virgil van Dijk has returned to training, yet the team still suffer from an obvious lack of defensive depth, less than three weeks before their Premier League opener against Newcastle United.Fuelling Iraola’s concerns are the absences of Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni, while new signing Jeremie Jacquet has not played a single minute on the American tour, working instead through a special programme to reintegrate him gradually.More than once, the manager has confirmed that his team suffer a “numerical shortage” at the back, a situation that worsened after Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konaté departed.Jacquet and Leoni carry great potential, but neither has proven himself yet. Gomez’s recurring injury record makes leaning on him alone a big risk.The management is aware of the scale of the crisisSporting director Richard Hughes made a point of watching the friendlies in Nashville and New York. He missed the Leeds match, but he knows exactly how deep the crisis runs.Liverpool need to sign a new centre-back at the very least, and perhaps a right-back too, especially with the return of Conor Bradley still distant.Last season Arne Slot was forced to play Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai at right-back, a scenario the club have no wish to repeat. They would rather bring in a player with real experience.When asked about his position for the new season, Szoboszlai said: “You have to ask the manager, not me. I played in more than one position last season. I hope to play in midfield, but if the manager needs me at right-back I will do the job with great pleasure.”The team lacks leadersFormer Liverpool captain Phil Thompson, speaking to “BBC Sport”, insisted the team need players with a leadership personality.He said: “When Jürgen Klopp won the league, the team included leadership figures like Jordan Henderson and James Milner, alongside Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Mohamed Salah, and even Trent Alexander-Arnold.”He added: “Today this aspect has declined, and that is why the team need new players to take on responsibility. The dressing room needs strong characters to impose discipline, especially during difficult periods.”He concluded: “At the moment there is only Virgil and Alisson, so a player like Dominik Szoboszlai must step up and take on greater responsibilities.”Midfield: relative stabilityThe midfield tells a different story. Liverpool possess a strong group including Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister, and both Szoboszlai and Gravenberch have signed new contracts this year.Iraola hopes to recover the best version of Mac Allister, who fell short of expectations last season. Curtis Jones, meanwhile, is close to a move to Inter, with Liverpool willing to sell him for around 35 million pounds sterling.That decision also ties into the future of young Trey Nyoni, who caught the eye during pre-season. Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic have both returned to training, while Harvey Elliott’s future remains unresolved.Liverpool had also enquired about Adam Wharton, the Crystal Palace midfielder, but the competition for his signature looks strong.Barcola the first targetThe attacking line remains a candidate for a new arrival in the coming period. After failing to sign Yan Diomandé, Liverpool’s management have made Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola their first target.The club had already signed Victor Muñoz from Osasuna for 34 million pounds sterling.Barcola is not viewed as a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah, yet signing him would be a huge deal, especially with Paris Saint-Germain valuing the player at around 145 million pounds sterling.Liverpool are preparing an offer approaching 100 million pounds sterling. The player welcomes a move to “Anfield”, but so far there are no official negotiations between the two clubs.Talents awaiting their chanceRio Ngumoha, 17, is expected to be given greater playing minutes over the coming season. He looked more comfortable on the left against Leeds, though he can play on both wings, which suits Iraola’s philosophy.Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz both made an encouraging start to pre-season. Federico Chiesa’s future is unsettled, as he wants to stay and fight for his place despite links with a return to the Italian league.Kieran Morrison, 19, proved himself on the American tour after scoring the team’s first goals of the Iraola era. He is likely to go out on loan for more experience, like a number of other young players.Gakpo’s future and a final signalTottenham had shown their interest in Cody Gakpo, but Liverpool have no intention of giving up the Dutch forward, especially with four years still left on his contract and his ability to fill several attacking positions.Keeping Gakpo also makes sense given the long-term absence of Hugo Ekitike, out with an Achilles tendon rupture.Watching on at the Leeds match was Mike Gordon, president of the Fenway Sports Group and the man effectively responsible for running the club. He saw for himself how the optimism of the first half curdled into great concern after the second-half collapse.Between the ambitions and the awaited signings, the message inside “Anfield” is clear. Liverpool still need new reinforcements if they want to enter the race for every title next season.
Health centre plans move forward and other recent Staffordshire planning applications
Staffordshire County Council has submitted a planning application to Lichfield District Council for the new facilityPlans for a new health centre in Burntwood have moved forward.Staffordshire County Council has submitted a planning application to Lichfield District Council for the new facility on land south of Milestone Way.Local services are currently provided at Salters Meadow Health Centre, a temporary facility on the Burntwood Leisure Centre site and the Darwin Medical Practice branch site in Chasetown. The proposed new health centre is intended to replace these facilities and will also house NHS community-based health services if planning permission is granted.How the new health centre in Burntwood may look | Image: Staffordshire County CoucnilThe county council has worked with NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board and Entrust on the proposals. The planning application also proposes sports pitches/open space and seeks outline consent for a care home.Staffordshire County Council leader Martin Murray said: “It’s fantastic news that the plans have now formally been submitted for the new health centre in Burntwood. This means so much to the community and will be an invaluable asset for years to come.“We know there’s an urgency to seeing this facility up and running and people can be assured we’ll work with our partners to move things forward as quickly as the process allows. The project has remained on schedule, so I’d like to commend everyone involved.“With such an important project, community liaison has been vital, and local county councillor Robin Hall has made huge efforts here to engage with the delivery team on behalf of residents. Robin has actively monitored progress and continued to have detailed discussions with the team to keep delivery on track.“We’re committed as a county council to ensuring our residents receive all the support they need to remain healthy, active and independent for as long as possible. This project is demonstration of how we’re working with our partners to achieve the very best for our communities.”Other planning applications published or validated by some Staffordshire councils in recent days:26/42495/T5N: TPO (Tree Preservation Order) 172 1991: Cherry – dismantle to as close to ground level as reasonably practicable on land opposite Silkmore Lane, Stafford26/42521/PIP: Development of between one and five net dwellings on land opposite 194 Northwood Lane, Clayton26/42464/LDC: Lawful Development Certificate – existing commercial storage on land rear of 18 The Green, Milford26/42254/LDCPP: Lawful Development Certificate Proposed – drop front kerb to the front, hardstanding to the front of the dwellinghouse, wall mounted electric charging unit less than 0.2 cubic metres at 12 Lister Grove, Stallington, ST11 9TS26/42186/HOU: Demolish existing car port. Proposed two-storey side and single-storey rear extension and porch at 1 The Village, Pershall Lane, Eccleshall, ST21 6NE26/42052/COU: Change of use from vacant land to class E and class D8 at Whitehouse Farm, Eccleshall Road, Norton BridgeCannock Chase District CouncilCH/26/205: Installation of internally illuminated totem sign at the former Globe Inn, East Cannock Road, Hednesford, WS12 1LZCH/26/215: Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of application CH/24/093 (erection of two dwellings, conversion of existing single principal dwelling to two dwellings, conversion of existing barns to one dwelling and extensions and alterations to existing amenity land) to allow for changes to Plot 4 at Rokholt Manor, 123 New Penkridge Road, Cannock, WS11 1HNCH/26/220: Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single-storey rear extension at 3 Cleeton Street, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS12 3HBCH/19/201/ZA: Application to discharge condition 5 (development phasing) pursuant to CH/19/201 (outline planning application for the creation of development platform and the demolition of existing office building, environmental centre, and security gatehouse, site clearance, remediation and phased mixed-use development comprising up to 2,300 new dwellings and residential units, up to 1.2 ha of mixed-use, up to five ha of employment, a school (all through school or one two-form entry primary school, formal and informal publicly accessible open space, key infrastructure including new adoptable roads within the site and the provision of a new primary access junction on to the A513, ground and roof mounted solar panels and two existing electricity substations retained) on land at Rugeley Power Station, Armitage Road, RugeleyCH/26/225: Non material amendment of CH/19/201 to amend the configuration of a pond and rerouting of footpath on land at former Rugeley Power Station, Armitage Road, Rugeley, WS15 1PRCH/24/243/A: Discharge of pre-commencement statutory biodiversity net gain condition of CH/24/243 (erection of single-storey rear extension to create three additional ensuite rooms) at Talbot House, 28-30 Talbot Street, Rugeley, WS15 2EGSouth Staffordshire District Council26/00646/LUE: Equestrian, personal storage in an existing building, hardstandings and the remains of a house at Locks Paddock, Oaken Lawn, Kingswood26/00644/FULHH: Single-storey side/front extension for an ancillary annex and a single-storey rear extension for an extended kitchen/dining room and study at 42 Station Road, Codsall, WV8 1DA26/00640/TTREE: TPO 23/18001/TPO: T1, Copper Beech – selective reduction of lateral branches by up to three metres on the west of the crown and roof side only at Stonegarth, Greenhill, Wombourne, WV5 0LD26/00641/TTREE: TPO 16/1975: T1, Horse Chestnut – dismantle and remove at 136 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley, WS6 6LA26/00636/FULHH: Erection of a traditional oak framed workshop and store outbuilding at White Sytch Cottage, Blymhill Common, TF11 8JP26/00632/FULHHL: Installation of railings to existing boundary walls serving three dwellinghouses under common ownership at The Paddocks, Mile Flat, Greensforge, DY6 0AU26/00586/FUL: Retrospective construction of hardstanding at Appletree Lodge, Fairfield Lane, Otherton, ST19 5NX26/00570/FULHH: Single-storey side and rear extension at 52 Rennison Drive, Wombourne, WV5 9HW26/00515/FULHH: Retention and alteration of an existing timber store, including the installation of uPVC shiplap cladding and a reduction in height at 8 Penda Grove, Perton, WV6 7NWLichfield District Council26/00950/HED: Removal of a section of hedgerow (6.10 metres) on hedgerow east of Lichfield Road, Kings Bromley26/00936/FUH and 26/00937/LBC: Installation of 28 ground mounted solar panels at Pipehill House, Walsall Road, Pipehill, WS13 8JU26/00931/FUH: Section 73 application to remove condition 4 of 22/01311/FUH (erection of single-storey glamping pod within domestic curtilage) to allow the glamping pod to be rented out to third parties at 6 Christ Church Gardens, Lichfield, WS13 8BB26/00926/FUH: Conversion of existing garage into bedroom, internal alterations and new front porch with canopy at 18 Mavesyn Close, Hill Ridware, WS15 3RA26/00934/FULM: Hybrid application for full planning permission for a health centre (Use Class E(e)), sports pitches/open space, access, associated infrastructure and landscaping, and outline planning permission for a care home (Use Class C2) with access for determination and all other matters reserved on land south of Milestone Way, Burntwood26/00932/FUH: Erection of a part two-storey rear extension and garage conversion at 12 Spode Avenue, Handsacre, WS15 4EU26/00924/ADV: Installation of internally illuminated three fascia signs, three booth lettering signs and one digital booth screen at McDonalds, Hermes Road, Lichfield, WS13 6RZ26/00921/LBC: Works to Listed Building to allow the replacement of 11 existing non-original timber casement windows with bespoke heritage flush casement timber windows at 45 Stowe Street, Lichfield, WS13 6AQ26/00916/FUL: Demolition of an existing dwelling house and the erection of a replacement self-build dwelling with associated external amenity space and parking area at New Buildings Farm, Croxall Road, Lichfield, WS13 8QY26/00912/CLP: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed): loft conversion with a rear dormer and a hip roof to gable end to form a new bedroom and ensuite at 25 Fotherley Brook Road, Little Aston, WS9 0PD26/00917/FUL: Demolition of existing dwelling and existing buildings, erection of one replacement property and five new dwellings with associated infrastructure, landscaping and BNG at Lynn Nurseries, Lynn Lane, Lynn, WS14 0EP26/00883/FUH: Erection of a front two-storey extension and facelift, rear and side elevation material change, garage conversion and erection of new detached garage at Sycamore House, Roman Road, Little Aston, B74 3AQ26/00880/FUH: Erection of ground floor side and rear extension and first floor extension over existing garage with dormer extension at 13 Anson Close, Burntwood, WS7 9HW26/00838/COU: Change of use from Class B8 with ancillary offices, trade park and showroom to Class E (d) indoor recreation with ancillary facilities for golf simulation (no external alterations) at Unit B2 Multipark Burntwood, Cannel Road, Burntwood, WS7 3FUContinue Reading
