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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.
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
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.
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.
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
New Zebra Crossing for Leek Town Centre
Work starts 21 July on a new zebra crossing and improved footpath on St Edward Street in Leek, with a three-week completion target.
Hemlock Way Repairs Completed in Cannock
Hemlock Way in Cannock has reopened following overnight road repairs. The work is part of Staffordshire County Council's £15 million investment to fix defe
Woodworking couple launch business at Newcastle-under-Lyme
Jo and Simon Curl have opened Shabby Chic Shop at Silverdale Enterprise Centre, creating handmade gifts from recycled furniture.
Staffordshire Council Opposes Peak Cluster Pipeline
Staffordshire County Council has called on Government to ensure residents' voices are heard during consultation on the proposed Peak Cluster Pipeline, citi
Lichfield cycling and walking scheme starts July 20
Work begins 20 July on £400,000 improvements to Eastern Avenue near The Friary School in Lichfield, including new cycleway, footways and upgraded crossing.
Staffordshire Council Targets £2bn AI Economy Boost by 2030
Staffordshire County Council plans to help businesses adopt AI and develop workforce skills, aiming for £2 billion economic contribution by 2030.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent: Two New Councils Confirmed
Government confirms two new unitary councils will replace ten existing councils across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent from April 2028.