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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…
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Newest firstStaffordshire 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.