Staffordshire County Council has provided the following update: Dear All I am delighted to share that the new Burston footbridge has now been installed and the section of Sandon and Burston Footpath 36 between the River Trent and Burston Lane has reopened to the public. The new bridge, which crosses the River Trent and forms […]
Dear Residents We have been provided with the following: Wildfire Safety 🔥🌞🌿 Help Keep Staffordshire Safe from Wildfires This Summer 🌿🌞🔥 With the continuing warm weather and dry conditions, the risk of wildfires across our countryside is extremely high. 🚒🔥 Dry grass, woodland, heathland, and moorland can catch fire very quickly, and even a small […]
Dear Residents The Burston Tea Party was a fabulous event that took place in Burston, around the Pool on 12th August 2026. The residents committee that organised it advised the following: A Heartfelt Thank You We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported the return of the […]
Dear Residents Staffordshire County Council has provided the following update: As promised, I’m writing to share a further update with you on the progress of the Burston footbridge installation on the Sandon and Burston Footpath 36. I’m pleased to share that the new bridge has now been lifted into position. Our engineers will now spend […]
Dear Residents Stafford Borough Council (SBC) asked Sandon and Burston Parish Council to respond to the proposed Local Plan for the Borough. Please see the pdf below to read the Parish Council’s response. Sandon and Burston Parish Council Response -SBC Local Plan July 2026 To view the Stafford Borough Council proposed Local Plan, please use […]
Dear Residents Sandon and Burston Parish Council are grateful to our Ward County Councillor, Cllr Andrew Mynors for providing a community grant to refurbish Burston Benches which sit by the Pool, in the centre of Burston village. The funding received was a 50% grant and enabled the Parish Council to accept the quote provided by […]
Dear Residents We have been provided the following update from Staffordshire County Council: As promised, I am writing to update you on the progress that is being made on the Burston footbridge installation on the Sandon and Burston Footpath 36. I am pleased to report that work, which started two weeks ago, has already made […]
Dear Residents Stafford Borough Council have provided the following update on the Government decision regarding Local Government Reorganisation: The government has today confirmed its decision on local government reorganisation in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. It will see two new unitary councils covering areas, as follows: Unitary in South and Mid-Staffordshire – Cannock Chase, Stafford Borough, East Staffordshire, […]
Are you interested in joining Sandon and Burston Parish Council? We have a vacancy on the Parish Council for a parish Councillor, the role is rewarding and a valued form of public service. Councillors contribute to the work of the Parish Council by: * Have a say about things residents care about ** Putting forward […]
Dear Residents Sandon and Burston Parish Council would like to thank Cllr Andrew Mynors for his Community Fund 2026 award. The funding will enable the Parish Council to refurbish the metal/wood benches by Burston Pool.
Dear Residents Staffordshire County Council has provided the following letter regarding the installation of the new footbridge on Footpath 36 – Two Saints Way. Date: 9 July 2026 Re: Burston Bridge Installation I’m pleased to share with you that work will begin to install the new footbridge on the Sandon and Burston Footpath 36 next […]
Dear Residents We have received this leaflet, click on the link below, it is about changes to the delivery of 2nd class post. The leaflet advises that 2nd Class mail delivery will be every other day, with no 2nd class delivery on Saturdays. Royal Mail – 2nd Class post change 30_06_2026