Operated by: Staffordshire Police

https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/article/2858/Essington--Featherstone

Essington is a friendly, predominantly rural area, with the centre being a rapidly expanding village. St John's School is at the heart of the village which has also welcomed Walsall Football Club who have opened a training facility in the Broad Lane area.

Featherstone borders the city of Wolverhampton and is home to Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) Featherstone, a category C prison. It also has good road links to the west, with easy access to the M54 motorway. Local police also cover Hilton, Saredon, Shareshill, Newton, Springhill, Westcroft and Wedges Mills

Current Priorities

Issue

Continuing to prevent and disrupt vehicle crime.

Action

Local officers are actively tackling vehicle crime, by working alongside key specialists in criminal investigations, forensics, roads policing and in coordination with neighbouring policing teams and police forces.

Upcoming Events

Featherstone Church

Where: The Avenue

When: 22 September 2025 at 11:00 - 22 September 2025 at 13:00

Shareshill Church coffee morning

Where: Church Road

When: 23 September 2025 at 11:00 - 23 September 2025 at 12:00

Moseley Court coffee afternoon

Where: Moseley court Essington

When: 24 September 2025 at 14:00 - 24 September 2025 at 15:00