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.

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