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Stafford Schools Invited to Join Bee Friendly Award Scheme
Stafford Borough Council is funding places for up to 10 primary schools to join the Bee Friendly Schools Award, run by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.
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Newest firstStafford Borough Council: Put Pumpkins in Food Waste Caddies This Halloween
Stafford Borough Council is asking residents to chop up leftover Halloween pumpkins and place them in food waste caddies. Remove candles and decorations…
Stafford Remembrance Sunday Parade — 8 November
Armed forces will parade through Stafford town centre on 8 November for Remembrance Sunday, with wreath-laying at war memorials and a salute in Market…
Stafford Investment Event to Showcase £1bn Growth Projects
Business leaders and investors will gather in Stafford on 17 November to discuss major investment opportunities including the £1bn West Midlands…
Four Teenagers Fined for Anti-Social Behaviour in Stafford Town Centre
Stafford Borough Council has issued £100 fixed penalty notices to four teenagers for anti-social behaviour including egg-throwing and assaults in the…
Stafford council leader calls for stronger powers over derelict buildings
Councillor Aidan Godfrey wants faster intervention on neglected properties following the Greyfriars House prosecution, which Stafford Gazette reported last month.
Road scheme close to motorway junction reaches final phase
Road work near M6 Junction 14 in Stafford reaches final phase with overnight closures from 19–23 October. Full details of diversions and completion…
First view of proposals to make park life better for youngsters in Stafford
Stafford Borough Council has revealed plans for a £1.2m inclusive playground at Rowley Park Sports Stadium, with work starting later this year and…
New county trial bus service off to positive start – with communities urged to get on board
New bus service 151 connecting Stone and Rugeley launched this month with hourly services Monday to Saturday. Trial runs for 12 months.
Greyfriars House owners ordered to pay £56,000 over derelict Stafford building
The owners of Greyfriars House have been ordered to pay £56,100 after failing to complete works required by Stafford Borough Council.
Stafford 10k breaks record on 10th Anniversary of race
Stafford 10K celebrates 10th anniversary with record 2,200 finishers. Lee Gratton won overall in 30:33. Event organised by Freedom Leisure and Stafford…
A move in the right direction for Staffordshire business with county council support and community at heart
EweMove Stafford, run by Mike and Rachel Bailey, has won the Customer Service Excellence Award at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards…
Stafford architectural firm celebrates 20 years in business
James and Ward Limited, based at Shire Hall Business Centre in Stafford, celebrates 20 years in business. The firm has worked on major projects including…
New Stafford anti-social behaviour measures backed by residents
Nearly 400 people responded to a consultation on updated measures intended to tackle anti-social behaviour across Stafford Borough.
Councillors pave way for new Town Council for Stafford
Stafford Borough Council has approved plans for a new Town Council serving more than 46,000 residents, with elections expected in May 2027.
Sir Ian and Lady Jane Dudson receive Freedom of Stafford Borough
Former lord-lieutenant Sir Ian Dudson and Lady Jane Dudson have jointly received Stafford Borough’s highest civic honour.
‘Get on with it’ call as hundreds give thumbs up to Stafford town centre vision
Around 600 people have backed Stafford's town centre vision after drop-in sessions. The Development Framework includes a new market hall, retail, food…
Around 600 people back Stafford town centre regeneration plans
Stafford Borough Council says most visitors supported its town-centre blueprint after around 600 people attended a series of public and business drop-in sessions.
Three more Stafford town centre blueprint drop-in sessions announced
Residents, shoppers and visitors have three more opportunities this week to view the development framework for Stafford town centre.
Still time to see blueprint for future of Stafford town centre at drop-in sessions
Stafford Council is running drop-in sessions this week to show residents plans for a transformed town centre with a new market hall, food court, and…