Moorlands villages recognised in national competition

Two Moorlands villages are celebrating after coming 1st and 2nd in the best kept villages competition. The leader of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Councillor Linda Malyon said while Endon came out on top, the village of Ipstones is celebrating its community cohesion.

Congratulations to #Staffordshire's Best Kept Village winners 2026!

A huge congratulations to this year's winners:

Overall Winner & Best Large Village (South) – Gnosall

Best Large Village (North) – Endon

Best Small Village (North) – Grindon

Best Small Village (South) – Drayton Bassett

The Best Kept Village competition isn't just about appearance. It's about community spirit, local pride and the people who give their time to improve where they live.

Our Leader, Martin Murray, was delighted to attend the awards ceremony last night and help celebrate the incredible efforts taking place across Staffordshire.

Congratulations to all the winners, and to everyone who took part this year.