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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…
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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…
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…
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…
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.
How to Report Problems in Stone
Residents reporting potholes, litter and street light faults in Stone should use official council channels, not social media, to ensure problems are…
38 Affordable Homes Planned at Yarnfield Park
Keon Homes has submitted plans for 38 affordable homes on Green Belt land at Yarnfield Park. The development includes 30 social rent and 8 shared…
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…
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.
Stafford woman walks in public after sepsis and amputation
Manjit Sangha, 56, has walked in public for the first time using prosthetic limbs after surviving sepsis and losing both hands and feet. Her Stafford…
Today in Stafford — 19 July
Today in Stafford: Stone pupils help crown Staffordshire’s favourite teen book, plus 4 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Stone pothole repairs: £15m scheme targets 40,000 fixes
Staffordshire County Council is targeting 40,000 pothole repairs by March 2027, with work underway in Stone town centre on Stafford Street, Crown Street…
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,…
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…
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,…
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.