Nigel Yates Councillor for Biddulph West Staffs Moorlands District Council

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

🚴‍♀️ Ladies, let's ride! 🚴‍♀️

Join us for a FREE women ’s-only bike ride on Friday 17th July from 10.30am – 12.30pm, starting from Biddulph Library.

Whether you're completely new to cycling, haven't ridden in years, or simply fancy a relaxed ride with other women, this session is for you. The ride is open to women of all ages and is designed to be friendly, supportive, and suitable for beginners and those returning to cycling.

✨ Free to attend
☕ Refreshments included
🚲 No experience necessary
💬 A welcoming and encouraging atmosphere

Come along, build your confidence, meet new people, and enjoy a gentle ride together.

📍 Meeting point: Biddulph Library
📅 Friday 17th July
🕥 10.30am – 12.30pm

We'd love to see you there! 💜

15/06/2026

Get ready for this years festival parade with this free pop up prop making session, supported by OUTSIDE
This Saturday at Biddulph Town Hall

14/06/2026

What is going on at County. Censorship is a very slippery slope to Totalitarianism.

Reminiscent of 1930’s Germany?

Our community needs answers.

14/06/2026

🥾 Now Available: Nine Walks Around the Biddulph Valley🥾

We're delighted to announce the launch of our new FREE booklet, Nine Walks Around the Biddulph Valley, produced in collaboration between Biddulph Ramblers and Biddulph Town Council.

Showcasing some of the wonderful walking routes our town has to offer, the booklet is designed to help residents and visitors alike discover Biddulph's beautiful countryside, heritage and green spaces.

We're incredibly proud of the finished booklet and the partnership that made it possible.

As an added bonus, two of the featured walks have been included in this year's Biddulph Festival programme, giving even more people the opportunity to experience these fantastic routes together. Find further details here: https://www.biddulphramblers.org.uk/

Pick up your free copy today from the Town Hall and other venues around town, and start exploring!

14/06/2026

I receive numerous complaints regarding cars parked too close to the traffic lights on Station Road, and lots of requests for double yellow lines.

Let me make this very clear to everyone, this is within the “Meadows Way CLEARWAY zone” and does not require double yellow lines to prevent parking.

No Stopping: You cannot stop for any reason on a main clearway, including dropping off passengers or waiting in your car.

Verges and Footways: The clearway restriction applies to the whole road, meaning you cannot park on the verge, footway, or in a lay-by.

Signs, Not Lines: Unlike yellow lines, clearways do not have road markings. They are enforced based solely on signage at the start and end of the road.

14/06/2026

After four years of lobbying and a resident led campaign, it’s great to see the much needed improvement to the layout and illuminated “Give Way” signage at the junction of Halls Road and Station Road completed.

The final task I was able to complete, agree funding and get into the capital highways budget before my term finished.

14/06/2026

Result!

Thanks SCC for promptly returning to complete the job👏

12/06/2026

I’ve reported the recently installed speed humps on Station Road. The contractors appear to have forgotten to paint them to make them visible.

The ones higher up on Halls Road are marked up wonderfully