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Staffordshire Recycling Centres Raise £17,000 for Charities
Staffordshire's household waste recycling centres have raised over £17,000 for charities through reuse initiatives, including furniture for care leavers an
Staffordshire EV Charging Survey Open Until 9 August
Staffordshire County Council is asking residents without off-street parking for input on electric vehicle home charging plans. Survey closes 9 August.
Today in Stafford — 24 July
Today in Stafford: Funding boost to help preserve Staffordshire’s historic sound recordings, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Stafford Town Centre Transformation Plans Unveiled
Stafford Borough Council shared its vision for a major town centre overhaul with local businesses, featuring a new market hall, residential spaces, and poc
Mental health project reaches 1,300 Staffordshire children
More than 1,300 children across Staffordshire have received training in mindfulness, internet safety and anti-social behaviour prevention through the counc
Today in Stafford — 22 July
Today in Stafford: Woman's first steps since losing hands and feet, plus 4 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Lichfield Hive Opens Support Hub for Care Leavers
The Hive, a new support hub for care leavers, has opened in Lichfield. It offers advice, workshops, meals and a safe meeting space every Thursday.
Alderman Jack Kemp Awarded Freedom of Stafford Borough
Alderman Jack Kemp has been awarded the Freedom of Stafford Borough after 50 years of service to the council. He joins Winston Churchill and Olympic champi
Big Staffy Stroll Marks End of Staffy Trail at Weston Park
More than 100 people and dogs gathered at Weston Park on 18 July for the Big Staffy Stroll, celebrating the end of the ten-week Staffy Trail which generate
Staffordshire County Council Updates Winter Roads Policy
Staffordshire County Council is reviewing its winter gritting routes for the first time in 10 years. The new policy prioritises community access over road
Staffordshire schools receive refurbished bikes from council
Staffordshire County Council is donating refurbished bikes to school children, young people in work and care leavers through a partnership with HMP Drake H
JCB LIV Golf Championship Returns to Uttoxeter
The JCB LIV Golf Championship returns to Uttoxeter from 23-26 July. Thousands of visitors expected; drivers urged to plan ahead for busy roads.
How to Report Problems in Stone
Residents reporting potholes, litter and street light faults in Stone should use official council channels, not social media, to ensure problems are record
38 Affordable Homes Planned at Yarnfield Park
Keon Homes has submitted plans for 38 affordable homes on Green Belt land at Yarnfield Park. The development includes 30 social rent and 8 shared ownership
Wodehouse Lane Bridge Refurbishment Completed
Staffordshire County Council has completed a £350,000 refurbishment of the 18th-century Grade II Listed Wodehouse Lane Bridge in Wombourne, finishing two d
Staffordshire Trading Standards Seizes 18,000 Illegal Vapes
Staffordshire County Council seized over 18,000 illegal vapes worth £250,000 in the past year and closed 13 premises selling illicit tobacco.
Stafford woman walks in public after sepsis and amputation
Manjit Sangha, 56, has walked in public for the first time using prosthetic limbs after surviving sepsis and losing both hands and feet. Her Stafford colle
Today in Stafford — 19 July
Today in Stafford: Stone pupils help crown Staffordshire’s favourite teen book, plus 4 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Stone pothole repairs: £15m scheme targets 40,000 fixes
Staffordshire County Council is targeting 40,000 pothole repairs by March 2027, with work underway in Stone town centre on Stafford Street, Crown Street an
Party in the Park Stafford draws 1,200 visitors
Around 1,200 people attended Party in the Park at Victoria Park in Stafford on 11 July, enjoying free activities including archery, gymnastics, fairground