Operated by: Staffordshire Police

https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/article/3007/Needwood

Needwood 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.

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 101

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