Operated by: Staffordshire Police
https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/article/3007/NeedwoodNeedwood covers the heart of rural East Staffordshire and includes a mix of attractive villages all with long-standing rural traditions.
There are plenty of traditional pubs and excellent village schools including John Taylor High school at Barton under Needwood.
Sports facilities such as the Holland Sports club and the newly completed canal side marina complex at Barton under Needwood attract thousands of visitors.
Current Priorities
Issue
Anti-social behaviour (ASB), linked to drug misuse is a key priority for the area.
Action
We attended an open public meeting to understand community concerns. We are aware that the ASB and drug issues tend to increase over the summer months and, as such, we will be increasing our policing presence over the next three months in the town centre. Our work on this is ongoing.
Issue
Traffic concerns.
Action
We have recently attended a large public meeting where many residents came to convey their concerns. As a result, our road crime team has spent some time in and around the area with a number of traffic interventions. Our officers are also conducting initiatives in the area that will pay attention to speed and safety.
Issue
The community have voiced concerns relating to traffic offences and speeding.
Action
Over the next three months, we will be reducing dangerous driving, speeding, and traffic-related offences that pose risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. We aim to improve road safety, protect vulnerable individuals, and promote responsible driving through enforcement, education, and collaboration.
Issue
Parking and Speeding
Action
Parking and speeding continue to be an issue for the villages. Police are working closely with Parish Councils and other enforcement bodies to help resolve issues with inconsiderate parking through engagement and education
Upcoming Events
PLoughing Match
Where: Holly Lane, Kingstone
When: 13 September 2025 at 09:00 - 13 September 2025 at 15:00
Coffee Morning
Where: Barton Village Hall
When: 30 September 2025 at 10:30 - 30 September 2025 at 12:00
WOW Wednesdays
Where: St James Church
When: 1 October 2025 at 09:30 - 1 October 2025 at 12:00
Parish Council Meeting
Where: Barton Village Hall
When: 2 October 2025 at 19:00 - 2 October 2025 at 21:00
Parish Council Meeting
Where: Draycott Village Hall
When: 9 October 2025 at 19:30 - 9 October 2025 at 21:30
Parish Council Meeting
Where: Marchington Village Hall
When: 14 October 2025 at 19:30 - 14 October 2025 at 21:30
Parish Council Meeting
Where: Newborough All Saints Church
When: 3 November 2025 at 19:30 - 3 November 2025 at 21:30
Tea and Chat
Where: St James Church Hall
When: 10 November 2025 at 13:30 - 10 November 2025 at 15:00
Coffee Morning
Where: Barton Village Hall
When: 11 November 2025 at 10:30 - 11 November 2025 at 12:00
WOW Wednesdays
Where: St James Church
When: 12 November 2025 at 09:30 - 12 November 2025 at 12:00
Parish Council Meeting
Where: Draycott Village Hall
When: 13 November 2025 at 19:30 - 13 November 2025 at 21:30
Parish Council Meeting
Where: Abbots Bromley Village Hall
When: 26 November 2025 at 19:00 - 26 November 2025 at 21:00
Coffee Morning
Where: Barton Village Hall
When: 2 December 2025 at 10:30 - 2 December 2025 at 12:00
WOW Wednesdays
Where: St James Church
When: 3 December 2025 at 09:30 - 3 December 2025 at 12:00
Parish Council Meeting
Where: Barton Village Hall
When: 4 December 2025 at 19:00 - 4 December 2025 at 21:00