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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.
Yarnfield protester's assault charge discontinued
Crown Prosecution Service has withdrawn an assault charge against Damon Hoppe of Yarnfield following a December 2025 county council meeting protest.
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.
Stone to Join South Staffordshire Unitary Council
Stone will remain grouped with Stafford Borough in a new south Staffordshire unitary council after government confirmation of local government reorganisati
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.
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.
King's Award Presented to Stafford Bereavement Charity
Stafford & District Bereavement & Loss Support Service has received the King's Award for Voluntary Service, one of just five organisations in Staffordshire
Stone Parks Retain Green Flag Awards for Excellence
Stonefield Park and Stone Cemetery have retained their Green Flag Awards. Six Stafford Borough sites have now achieved 70 years of combined Green Flag reco
Staffordshire Supported Lodgings Hosts Wanted
Staffordshire County Council is recruiting Supported Lodgings hosts for young people leaving care, offering £213.09 weekly plus training and support.
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