Cannabis grow found and lots of community updates

Good evening everyone, 

Firstly, a big welcome to everyone who has recently joined Staffordshire Smart Alerts. The number of residents using this system continues to grow, which is fantastic! 

If I could kindly ask if you can please share the information below with friends, family, neighbours and on social media. Anyone wishing to join can do so by visiting www.staffordshiresmartalert.co.uk

Cannabis grow discovered

A man has been arrested following the discovery of a large cannabis grow on Newcastle Road, Trent Vale. 

A total of 161 cannabis plants were discovered. 

On 10/10/2025 I attended the property and assisted with seizing the plants. 

If you have any information that may assist our investigation, please call 101, quoting serial 600 of 09/10/2025. 

Neighbourhood Watch

I am very happy to report that I now have the ‘lamppost signs’ that I will soon be putting up around the area, starting with the zones that were recently created. 

Once the signs are put in place I will then continue to create new zones throughout the area. 

The zones recently created are…

Barnwell Grove, Richmond Rd, Belvedere Rd, Carrick Pl & Renfrew Pl Neighbourhood Watch (000181521)

Stone Road & Trentham Gardens Close Neighbourhood Watch (000182594)

Turnberry Drive Neighbourhood Watch (000181348)

Wessex Dr, Omega Way, Huron Gr, Ontario Cl, Neighbourhood Watch (000182289)

If you would like to add your address to the zones you can do so by visiting www.ourwatch.org.uk 

Bereavement Café visit

On 01/10/2025 myself and PCSO Cooper attended The Bereavement Café, which takes place Wednesdays from 11:30am at the Trentham Parish Church, Park Drive,  ST4 8AB. It’s a fantastic group, which I’ve attended to give talks on many occasions. Everyone is welcome and there is always a hot drink waiting for you. If anyone would like more information on the group, please let me know and I’ll be in touch. 

Hanford Court Care Home Visit

On 10/10/2025 I attended Hanford Court Care Home and spoke to residents who were present for the monthly residents meeting. I also recently met a resident at the home called Dot, who I really enjoyed talking to. Dot is 93 and she shared with me her secret to looking so young - she said ‘have a laugh’ and have a good sense of humour. 

I look forward to attending our Care Home’s as frequently as I can and saying hello to residents. It’s always important to ensure that they know that they are a big part of our community. 

Police and Councillor Joint Street Surgeries 

Next week I will announce the dates, times and locations of upcoming Police and Councillor Joint street surgeries. 

Myself and Councillors Maxine Clarke and Dan Jellyman will be visiting streets throughout the area, speaking with residents and discussing issues that you will like to see addressed. 

One of the locations will be Parkside due to recent concerns regarding parking issues at this location.  If you would like us to visit your street, please reply to this message and I will be in touch.

Report to Highways 

I was recently told of concerns that a speed camera sign on the pedestrian crossing, (close to the Trentham Gardens roundabout) was obstructing the view of the traffic lights on the crossing -  I have reported this to Highways. 

Police Street Surgeries 

TONIGHT (14/10/25) – there will a Police Street Surgery on Meadow Ln, near to junction of Lindum Ave, 18:30 – 18:45 

TOMORROW (15/10/25) – there will be a Police Street Surgery on Atherstone Road, 18:45 – 19:00 

On 20/10/25 there will be a Police Street Surgery on Brindiwell Gr, 11am – 11:15am 

On 21/10/25 there will be a Police Street Surgery on Bower Fold Dr 1300 – 13:15

On 22/10/25 there will be a Police Surgery on Chatsworth Park Ave 11am– 11:15am

On 23/10/25 there will be a Police Surgery on Caldew Grove  18:45 – 19:00

Have a great rest of the evening everyone, 

Scott

(PCSO 23038 Woodward)

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