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.
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.
Upcoming Events
Coffee Morning
Where: Barton Village Hall
When: 29 July 2025 at 10:30 - 29 July 2025 at 12:30
WOW Wednesdays
Where: Barton Church
When: 30 July 2025 at 09:15 - 30 July 2025 at 12:00
Drop In
Where: Barton Library
When: 9 August 2025 at 10:00 - 9 August 2025 at 11:00
Drop In
Where: Barton Library
When: 16 August 2025 at 10:00 - 16 August 2025 at 11:00
Teddy Festival
Where: 3 Church Lane
When: 30 August 2025 at 12:00 - 30 July 2025 at 16:00
Teddy Festival
Where: 3 Chruch Lane
When: 31 August 2025 at 00:00 - 31 August 2025 at 00:00