Audley Rural Parish Council Info

03/06/2026

🌿 Community Volunteer Days Coming to Audley Parish! 🌿

Audley Rural Parish Council (ARPC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new programme of volunteer sessions aimed at helping improve and enhance areas across our Parish that would benefit from a little extra care and attention. 👏

Our first volunteer session will take place on Saturday 4th July at the Coal Truck in Alsagers Bank (adjacent to The Gresley Arms). 🚂🌱

This will be the first of a number of community improvement projects that we hope to organise across the Parish in the coming months, bringing residents together to help keep our local area looking its best. 🏡✨

To ensure that all activities are planned safely and effectively, anyone wishing to volunteer is asked to register their interest with the Parish Clerk in advance by email - [email protected]. This will allow us to make appropriate arrangements, assess requirements and ensure the correct resources are available on the day. 📧

Whether you can spare an hour or a morning, your support would be greatly appreciated. Together, we can continue to make Audley Parish a place we can all be proud of. 💚

For more information or to register your interest, please contact the Parish Clerk by email.

01/06/2026

Theft of Horse Trailer

Message from PCSO Hannah Chaplin Staffordshire Police

A Horse Trailer was stolen overnight 28/5/26 and early hours 29/5/26 from a farm on Knowlbank Road, Shraleybrook. The Trailer has since been recovered.

We are asking if you witnessed anything suspicious in the area or if you have any CCTV to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number: 21260085787.

We are also reminding people to put extra precautions in place by putting airtags and other tracking devices in/on your property. Other security measures can also be implemented.

https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/449066

01/06/2026

Skatepark, Queens Street
Message from PCSO Hannah Chaplin Staffordshire Police

We have received reports of Anti Social Behaviour on the Skatepark, Queens Street whereby park furniture is getting damaged and copious amounts of litter is being left behind.

We are asking if your children attend the park unsupervised to remind them to use it responsibly and to take litter home or use the bins provided.

Audley Parish council will be working closely with Staffordshire Police to tackle this issue and anyone caught causing damage or acting in an Anti Social manner will be dealt with appropriately.

https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/449860

28/05/2026

Please see below advice from Staffordshire Police regarding swimming outdoors. Please also note there are 'No Swimming' signs at the entrance and on the island at Leddys Field pond for good reason, and also you should not swim at Bateswood or Cloggers Pool due to unseen dangers.

https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/446750

Message Sent By Hannah Chaplin
(Staffordshire Police PCSO, Newcastle under Lyme)

Dangerous waters

As temperatures rise, swimming outdoors can seem like the perfect way to cool down. But swimming in open water — like rivers, lakes, reservoirs are extremely dangerous.

The Child Death Review Team has reported that teenagers are proportionately more likely to lose their lives to drowning
when temperatures exceed 25C, so it’s vital that everyone knows the risks associated with open water swimming.

If you work with children and families, or if you care for any children, make sure you’re sharing guidance on how to stay safe with them.

Know the Risk Factors:

- Cold Water Shock
Even on a hot day, open water can be cold enough to cause a sudden, involuntary gasp for air, muscle cramps, and panic. This reaction, known as cold water shock, can quickly overwhelm even confident swimmers.

- Strong Currents
Fast-moving water, tides, or undercurrents can easily sweep swimmers away — often faster than they can react or escape. These forces are unpredictable and can be fatal.

- Hidden Hazards
Open water often hides submerged rocks, rubbish, sudden drops, tangled weeds, and other unseen dangers. These can cause injury, entrapment, or panic.

Advice for Parents and Young People:
Avoid swimming in open water unless it’s a designated, lifeguarded area.

Talk openly to young people about the dangers and encourage them to think before entering the water.

Encourage safe alternatives like swimming pools or organized water activities with supervision.

Staying safe doesn’t mean missing out on fun — it means making informed, smart choices when it comes to water.

As temperatures rise, swimming outdoors can seem like the perfect way to cool down. But swimming in ...

22/05/2026

Audley Rural Parish Council (ARPC) is incredibly proud to see two fantastic community projects, both supported by the Parish Council and led by local councillors and volunteers, being showcased on BBC Radio Stoke next week. 📻👏

BBC Radio Stoke recently visited the area and were hugely impressed by the passion, commitment and community spirit behind both projects. As a result, interviews with councillors and volunteers will feature on Paula White’s show, helping shine a spotlight on the amazing work taking place right here in our Parish. 🌟

🌿 Leddy’s Field will be featured on 25th May.

The project, supported by dedicated volunteers and local councillors, continues to improve and maintain this important green space for both wildlife and residents. Volunteers regularly carry out environmental works, habitat improvements and conservation activities to help preserve the area for future generations. 🦆🌱

⛪ Audley St James Church Yard Clean Up Project will then be featured on 29th May.

This volunteer-led initiative has brought together residents, councillors and community groups to help restore pride in the church yard and tackle areas that had become overgrown and difficult to maintain. 💚 Recent clean-up events have seen volunteers giving up their time to clear pathways, tidy graves and improve the overall appearance of this historic and important part of our community. 🧤🌳

These projects perfectly reflect what makes our Parish special - people coming together to improve the places where we live, work, and visit. 🏡✨

ARPC would like to thank every volunteer involved in both initiatives. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and we hope residents will tune in to BBC Radio Stoke next week to hear more about these inspiring local efforts. 🙏📻

21/05/2026

Message from PCSO Hannah Chaplin Staffordshire Police - with advice for extra security following the recent increase in thefts in the area
https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/445980

Extra security advice:

Theft of trailers – Ifor Williams and Brian James type - we are advising that owners look at additional security – air tags or similar and also block in with a vehicle where possible.

Also owners of commercial vehicle such as Nissan Navara and Toyota Hi Lux style picks ups – consider additional security such as pedal lock, steering wheel lock. The same advice applies to owners of Transit vans and similar.

To the owners of mopeds and scooters, as well as additional security locks please consider parking out of view behind locked gates where possible.

Theft of trailers – Ifor Williams and Brian James type - we are advising that owners look at additi...

15/05/2026

Message from PCSO Sarah Forrest

Vehicle Theft

Between the hours of 2030-0930hrs last night (14-15th May) a Black Nissan Navara was stolen without keys from outside a property on Chester Road, Audley.

If you saw anyone suspicious in the area during these times or have any CCTV that might of captured the offender please contact us on 101 quoting ref 0192 -15/05/26.


Thank you

Between the hours of 2030-0930hrs last night (14-15th May) a Black Nissan Navara was stolen without ...

15/05/2026

There is currently a vacancy for a Parish Councillor for the unfilled vacancy following the elections at Halmer End - please see below link for details on how to apply.

https://audleyparishcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/

15/05/2026

The next agenda is now available to view for the meeting on 21st May at Audley Pensioners Hall, at 7pm - https://audleyparishcouncil.gov.uk/meetings/notices-and-agendas/

12/05/2026

Rye Hills
We have received reports of 2 males acting suspiciously on Sunday 10th May at around 08:00am on Rye Hills. The 2 unknown males have tried to access a garage and then were taking photos of the property. Both males were believed to be in their 30's wearing tracksuit bottoms and had on hoodie tops with their hoods up.

If you witnessed anything suspicious around that time or have any CCTV footage please contact Staffordshire Police via 101 quoting incident number: SP-20260510-0705

Message sent by Hannah Chaplin Staffordshire Police

We have received reports of 2 males acting suspiciously on Sunday 10th May at around 08:00am on Rye ...