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Staffordshire Council Debates Puberty Blockers Trial
Staffordshire County Council members debated the PATHWAYS TRIAL, a national study on puberty-suppressing hormones for young people with gender incongruence
Staffordshire Council Backs Equality Motion
Staffordshire County Council has approved a motion setting out five key equality principles, led by Council Leader Martin Murray and Deputy Leader Hayley C
Staffordshire to Split Into Two New Unitary Councils
Government confirms plan to reorganise Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent into two unitary councils — north and south — affecting nearly 1.2 million people.
Staffordshire nursery places expansion approved
Staffordshire County Council has approved a plan to create more school-based nursery places across the county through a £325 million government programme r
Rugeley Special School: £28.6m Investment Approved
Staffordshire County Council approves £28.6 million for a new all-age special school in Rugeley, set to open in September 2029 with 180 places.
Road Safety Officer Joins Staffordshire Team
Hayley Hoten has joined Staffordshire County Council's Road Safety Education team, which delivered training to over 30,600 pupils last academic year.
Big Staffy Stroll at Weston Park — 18 July
The Big Staffy Stroll takes place at Weston Park on 18 July, marking the finale of the Staffy Trail with a 2.5km guided walk and celebrations for Staffords
England v Argentina: Staffordshire Pubs Ready for World Cup
Staffordshire pubs and bars are preparing for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina tonight. The match marks the first competitive meeting betwe
Chetwynd Bridge funding bid backed by local MPs
Staffordshire County Council seeks £27m government funding to replace Chetwynd Bridge near Alrewas, a Grade 2* listed structure serving the National Memori
Newcastle shopkeeper jailed for selling illicit tobacco
A Newcastle shopkeeper has been given a suspended jail sentence after selling illicit tobacco from his shop using a hidden compartment with a hydraulic lif
150 Staffordshire Apprentices Graduate at Ceremony
More than 150 apprentices celebrated completing their training at Staffordshire's annual graduation ceremony at the County Showground in Stafford on 14 Jul
Screen Staffordshire Delivers £1.3m Economy Boost in Year On
Screen Staffordshire's film office generated £1.3 million for the county economy in its first year, attracting Netflix, Apple TV and BBC productions across
Staffordshire & Stoke Tourism Awards 2027 Open
Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards are now open for entries across 21 categories. Free to enter for hospitality and tourism businesses. Deadline
Ignite Programme Reaches Record 5,500 Students
Staffordshire's Ignite business skills programme has taught 5,500 students this year — 1,000 more than last year — with a new Dragon's Den-style pitch chal
Staffordshire Community Fund Awards £144k to 234 Projects
Staffordshire County Council's Community Fund has supported 234 projects with £144,211, generating over £802,000 in total value across the county.
Staffordshire Supported Lodgings Gets Top Ofsted Rating
Staffordshire County Council's Supported Lodgings service has received Ofsted's highest "Consistently Strong" rating for supporting care leavers aged 16-20
Blue-green algae warning at Chasewater and Cannock Chase
Staffordshire County Council warns visitors to stay out of water at Chasewater and Cannock Chase Country Park after toxic blue-green algae confirmed at bot
Hemlock Way Cannock: Overnight Road Repairs Begin
Hemlock Way in Cannock will close overnight from 13 July for four nights of road repairs. Full details of diversions and what residents need to know.
Demolition Underway on Former Wilko Store in Stafford
Demolition has started on the former Wilko store on Stafford High Street. The site is earmarked for potential college expansion as part of the town centre
Stone town centre road scheme begins 13 July
Road improvements across Stone town centre start 13 July, affecting Stafford Street, Crown Street and other main roads until 23 October with temporary traf