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Working for the betterment of Cheslyn Hay residents and all local communities.

Promoted by Robert Duncan, on behalf of Cheslyn Hay Local Conservatives, both of CSCF, Castle Street, Stafford, ST16 2ED.

07/11/2026

Tonight's Quiz is all about Supermarkets.

https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/WNYTMN5

As always have fun and pop your score in the comments - now who doesn’t know about supermarkets 🤔

06/11/2026

Thank you for taking part in the 2026 Community Safety Survey!

Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent Community Safety Survey. We received an excellent 724 responses, and I would like to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to share their views, ideas and experiences.

Your feedback is incredibly important and will help the South Staffordshire Community Safety Partnership gain a better understanding of the issues that matter most to our communities, helping to shape future priorities and action plans.
I am also pleased to confirm that the winner of the smart doorbell prize draw has now been selected and informed.

Congratulations to our lucky winner!
Please keep an eye out for the survey findings and the next steps that will be taken in response to your feedback. A summary of the results will be published on the engagement platform and through the usual communication channels.

To find out more about the work of the Community Safety Partnership, and to sign up for the community safety newsletter, please visit:

South Staffordshire Community Safety Partnership | South Staffordshire District Council:

https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/communities/community-safety/south-staffordshire-community-safety-partnership

Thank you once again for helping us make our communities safer and stronger.

Cllr Robert Duncan

02/11/2026

⚡️🔋Landywood Station EV Charging Works: Update for Residents 🔋⚡️

Many residents and rail users have contacted me regarding the ongoing works at Landywood Railway Station car park to install new electric vehicle (EV) charging points. I appreciate the frustration being caused by the loss of parking spaces and the apparent lack of visible progress in recent weeks. Following discussions with the Assistant Director for Commercial, Assets and Estates at South Staffordshire Council, I am able to provide the following update.

Why has progress appeared to stop?

The contractor, Believ, has experienced ongoing difficulties obtaining the necessary street works permits from the relevant highways authority. According to the information provided, works dates have had to be changed on several occasions after permits were rejected, leading to delays and lengthy periods where areas had been coned off but work could not proceed as planned.

What is happening now?

The good news is that the required permit has now been approved, allowing the project to move forward. Believ has confirmed that works are scheduled to recommence on 26 November, with the power connection planned for 1 December and the site expected to be cleared and reinstated by 5 December.

Parking disruption

A key concern raised by residents has been the significant reduction in available parking spaces. Following my enquiry, Council officers have agreed to discuss reducing the number of bays taken out of use until the main works begin. In a further update provided today, Believ confirmed that they will be backfilling the existing trench tomorrow, which should help release additional parking spaces until work recommences later this month.

Looking ahead

Whilst I fully support the introduction of EV charging infrastructure at Landywood, I share residents' concerns about the delays and disruption that have occurred. I have made it clear that better communication and minimising the impact on station users are important priorities. I will continue to monitor the situation and press for the remaining works to be completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Keeping residents informed

Thank you to everyone who has contacted me regarding this matter. Your feedback has helped ensure these concerns have been raised directly with the relevant officers and contractor. I will provide further updates should there be any significant changes to the programme of works.

Cllr Robert Duncan
Cheslyn Hay Village

31/10/2026

Tonight's Quiz is all about Halloween, quite topical for tonight of all nights.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WQH8356

As always have fun and pop your score in the comments 👻🎃

Rob

31/10/2026

🍂🎃 An Autumn Evening to Treasure in Cheslyn Hay 🎃🍂

As the sun began to set on a cool but beautiful Halloween evening, I enjoyed a walk around some of the last remaining fields and green spaces that make Cheslyn Hay such a special place to live.

The photographs capture the stunning colours of autumn, peaceful landscapes, and the natural beauty that still surrounds our villages. As families prepared for the annual Halloween walks across Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley, it was a timely reminder of just how fortunate we are to have these precious green areas on our doorstep.

These open spaces are far more than fields. They provide important habitats for wildlife, places for residents to walk, exercise and relax, and a vital connection to the rural character and heritage of our community. Watching the changing colours of the season against the backdrop of our local countryside shows exactly why these areas matter so much.

I remain absolutely committed to doing all I can to protect and preserve the green spaces we still have. Once they are lost, they are gone forever. Future generations deserve the same opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views, nature and sense of peace that so many of us value today.

On evenings like this, it's easy to see why our local landscape is worth fighting for.

🍁 Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley truly are beautiful places to call home. 🍁

Cllr Robert Duncan

Fighting to preserve our heritage and Countryside

31/10/2026

🦹‍♂️ Fraud Alert:
Residents Warned as Criminals Steal Over £86,000 by Posing as Amazon 🫆

I want to make residents aware of a particularly nasty scam that is currently targeting people across the country.
Fraudsters pretending to be from Amazon stole more than £86,000 in just nine days, with over 100 cases reported between 5 and 14 October 2026. The scam is particularly affecting people aged between 50 and 79.

The criminals contact victims unexpectedly, claiming there has been suspicious activity on their Amazon account. They often say that expensive items have been added to the victim's basket and provide fake delivery addresses to make the story sound convincing. They then claim that someone is attempting to use the victim's bank details to complete the purchase.

To "fix" the problem, the fraudsters persuade victims to:

• Share their screen through messaging apps.
�• Download money transfer or remote access software.
�• Hand over personal documents such as passports or driving licences.
�• Authorise payments supposedly to protect their account.
�• Purchase gift cards or transfer money to accounts controlled by the criminals.

Once they gain access to a device or personal information, they can steal money directly from victims' bank accounts.

Protect Yourself

Please remember:

✅ Amazon, your bank, or the police will never call and ask you to transfer money, provide banking details, or give someone remote access to your computer or phone.

✅ If you receive a call that doesn't feel right, hang up immediately.

✅ Contact the organisation directly using trusted contact details from their official website or app.

✅ If you need to contact your bank following a suspicious call, dial 159.

✅ Do not trust caller ID, as fraudsters can make numbers appear genuine.

✅ Report scam calls by texting 7726 with the word "Call" followed by the suspicious number.

These criminals are professional con artists who rely on creating panic and urgency. Please take a moment to speak with elderly relatives, friends and neighbours, as they are often specifically targeted.

If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, report it to Report Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Please share this warning to help protect others in our community from these disgusting criminals.

Cllrs Susan & Robert Duncan

30/10/2026

🏡 Local Democracy Matters 🏠

🏠 Why Residents Must Keep Their Voice in Planning Decisions 🏡

One of the most important reasons people vote in local elections is because they want a say in what happens in their communities. Whether it's a housing development, changes to green spaces, increased traffic concerns, pressure on local services, or the character of a neighbourhood, residents rightly expect their elected councillors to represent their views when planning decisions are made.

New planning reforms are set to significantly reduce the number of applications that can be determined by elected councillors. Instead, many smaller developments will be decided by planning officers under a national delegation scheme, with fewer opportunities for applications to be scrutinised in public committee meetings.
Supporters argue that the changes will speed up the planning process and help deliver much-needed housing more quickly. However, many councillors across the political spectrum have raised serious concerns about what these changes mean for local democracy.

My concern is not about individual planning officers, who carry out an important and professional role. It is about accountability. Planning committees provide a transparent forum where residents can make representations, councillors can challenge proposals, and decisions are made in public by people who have been elected by their communities.

Removing that layer of democratic oversight risks creating a system where local voices are weakened and residents feel increasingly disconnected from decisions that directly affect their daily lives.

A development of a handful of homes may appear small when viewed from Westminster, but for a village, estate, or neighbourhood it can have significant consequences. Additional traffic, pressure on school places, parking concerns, drainage issues, and impacts on local infrastructure are often felt most strongly at community level.

Local councillors are elected to understand those impacts and to give residents a voice. If planning decisions are increasingly taken away from elected representatives, we must ask what meaningful role local democracy continues to play in shaping our communities.

I fully support the need for quality housing and sustainable development. Our country needs new homes. But growth should not come at the expense of democratic accountability. The answer is not to sideline local voices but to ensure development takes place with communities, not simply to communities.

People expect their councillors to stand up for their area, represent their concerns, and make decisions in the open. Any reforms that diminish that role deserve close scrutiny.

Local democracy is not an obstacle to good planning. It is an essential part of it.

What are your views? Should elected councillors continue to have the final say on most planning applications affecting their communities, or do you believe more decisions should be delegated to planning officers?

Cllrs Robert & Susan Duncan

Standing firmly for Cheslyn Hay & All Local Communities

29/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN WALK 2026 - GREAT WYRLEY & CHESLYN HAY 👻🎃

Get your costumes ready, grab your torch, and prepare for a spooktacular evening as our community once again comes together for the annual Halloween Walk!

A huge thank you to Lee, Sarah and the Great Wyrley & Cheslyn Hay Chit Chat Community team for organising this fantastic family event and for bringing together so many residents, businesses, community groups and volunteers who help make Halloween such a special occasion across our villages.

This year's event features dozens of decorated homes, businesses, community venues, market stalls, refreshments, entertainment and plenty of treats along the way. There will even be dance performances, fundraising stalls, children's activities, Halloween markets and spooky walk-through attractions for everyone to enjoy.

🎃 Please look out for donation buckets displaying the Great Wyrley & Cheslyn Hay Chit Chat Community logo. Contributions help support future community projects and ensure this popular event can continue year after year.

⭐ Highlights include: • Halloween Market and refreshments at Great Wyrley Scout Centre
• Dance performances at 26 Hilton Lane
• The Witches Lair at 14 Gorsey Lane
• Children's book stall at 103 Hilton Lane
• Kenya fundraiser stall at 112 Hilton Lane
L• Free walk-through at "The Butcher" on Bentons Lane
• Goodie bags for children and drinks for adults at Displaced Barber Studio
• Local businesses, care homes and community organisations joining in across both villages

📍 View the interactive map here:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1T2YxzeMieQsfsGtvaCyDH4NGoNF0Y5c&usp=sharing

🏠 Last opportunity to add your address to the Halloween Walk is midnight on Friday 30th. Addresses submitted after that time may not appear on the published list.

Susan and I would like to thank everyone taking part. Events like this showcase the wonderful community spirit we have in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Whether you're decorating your home, volunteering, running a stall or simply enjoying the walk with family and friends, we hope you have a safe, fun-filled and frightfully good Halloween!

🎃👻 Happy Halloween everyone! 👻🎃

Cllrs Robert & Susan Duncan

28/10/2026

🚧 Station Street:
Residents Deserve Answers ⛔️

It has been learned this evening that some form of resolution regarding Station Street may now have been agreed.

If that is the case, many residents will quite rightly be asking an important question:

What happened to the promised public consultation?

For many months, residents have been told that views were being gathered, that feedback was being sought, and that a public consultation or meeting would form part of the process. Throughout that time, local people have continued to raise concerns, ask questions and seek reassurance that they would have the opportunity to have their say.

If decisions have now been reached behind closed doors without a full public consultation taking place, it inevitably raises concerns about transparency and public engagement.

What message does that send to residents who have waited patiently for months, expecting their voices to be heard?

What message does it send to those who took time to contact councillors, submit concerns and follow the process in good faith?

Residents may reasonably ask:

Was there concern that confidence in the process was beginning to diminish?

Was there a fear that a public consultation would expose dissatisfaction with the options being considered?

Were concerns raised about the potential cost of addressing what has become a long-standing and neglected problem?

Or was there another reason why the wider public engagement that many expected has apparently not taken place?

These are legitimate questions that deserve clear and honest answers.

Station Street is not simply an issue affecting a handful of properties. It is a major route used daily by residents from Cheslyn Hay and surrounding communities. The importance of any decision means that transparency should be at the heart of the process.

Residents deserve to know:

What decision has been made.

Who was involved in making it.

What evidence was considered.

Why a public consultation was not undertaken if one had previously been anticipated.

How the agreed solution will address the concerns that have been repeatedly raised.
This issue has generated significant public interest for a considerable period of time.

The best way to restore and maintain public confidence is through openness, honesty and full disclosure of the facts.

The community is entitled to clear answers, and those answers should now be provided without delay.

What are your thoughts?

Do you believe residents have been given a fair opportunity to influence the future of Station Street?

Cllrs Robert & Susan Duncan
Working for the betterment of Cheslyn Hay

Address

South Staffordshire Council, Codsall Community Hub, Wolverhampton Road
Codsall
WV81PX

Website

https://www.centralstaffsconservatives.org.uk/

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