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‘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…
Stafford students create seven-book record of town centre regeneration
Stafford College photography students have created seven books documenting four years of town-centre regeneration, with copies supporting Katharine House Hospice.
Residents and shoppers drop-in to find out about future Stafford plans
Stafford residents and shoppers viewed plans for a new market hall, accommodation, eateries and pocket parks at a Guildhall Shopping Centre drop-in…
Residents invited to see blueprint for Stafford Town Centre future
Stafford residents invited to view Development Framework blueprint for town centre transformation, including new market hall, homes, and college expansion.
Six Stafford Parks Win Green Flag Awards Again
Victoria Park and Wildwood Park in Stafford have each won the Green Flag Award, recognising them among the UK's best-managed green spaces.
Stafford Borough Council to Merge Into New Unitary Council
Government confirms Stafford Borough Council will merge into a new unitary council covering Staffordshire by April 2028. Shadow council elections set for…
Stafford Council Consults on Face Covering Ban for ASB
Stafford Borough Council is consulting on a new rule to ban face coverings worn to cause trouble. Over 300 residents have already responded. Deadline: 16…
Fly-tipping fines top £1,000 in Stafford Borough
Stafford Borough Council issues £600 and £500 fixed penalty notices after two fly-tipping incidents. Residents warned to check waste removal companies…
German and Staffordshire teenagers meet for peace camp
27 teenagers from Germany and Staffordshire have arrived for a 12-day summer camp focused on peace, remembrance and reconciliation at war graves on…
Staffordshire colleges get £34m funding boost
Staffordshire has secured £34 million in government funding for 16 to 18 learning, with £26.6m for new college facilities across Newcastle, Stafford,…
Stafford Businesses Win £150,000 Green Energy Grants
More than ten Stafford businesses have received grants totalling nearly £150,000 to improve energy efficiency, with one business cutting energy bills by…
South Staffordshire Family Hub: Free Summer Activities
South Staffordshire Family Hub in Great Wyrley offers free summer activities, health services and support for families across the rural district.
Staffordshire business support helps 1,500 start-ups
Over 1,000 people supported through Staffordshire County Council's Start-up Mentoring Scheme since 2021, with 500 more businesses helped by Get Started…
Burston Footbridge Rebuild On Track for August
Staffordshire County Council's new footbridge on Burston Public Footpath 36 is progressing on schedule after a fallen tree damaged the previous structure.
Staffordshire Libraries Launch Kids Zone Website
Staffordshire Libraries has launched a new Kids Zone website featuring five cartoon characters designed by children aged 9-17. The site offers…
Staffordshire's Top Archaeological Finds Revealed
Staffordshire County Council archaeologists share favourite discoveries including the Staffordshire Hoard and Leekfrith Torcs during Festival of…
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…