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The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) has introduced ‘Staffy’ – a charming Staffordshire Bull Terrier mascot, who is ready to put his best paw forward to promote the region’s attractions and lifestyle offer. Staffy was brought to life with the help of award-winning Stoke-on-Trent animation studio Carse & Waterman, known nationally for their creative work. Developed with local and national visitor brands, […]

Charges for car parking and having your garden waste collected in Stafford Borough are to be frozen.  The Council’s Cabinet is recommending that there should be no rise in the cost to park your car to encourage more shoppers and visitors to the town centres to boost local businesses and cultural activity.  And thousands of households across the borough who have signed up

The council is transforming the way people can travel around Stoke-on-Trent with safer and more accessible walking and cycling routes. The city’s first Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) aims to make it easier for people of all ages on foot, using bicycles and mobility scooters as well as parents pushing buggies – with

Longton town centre is set to get a new piece of public art, and local people are being invited to help shape it. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is developing the new artwork and is calling on residents, workers, visitors and anyone with a connection to the town to share their memories, experiences and hopes. These contributions

Drivers in Staffordshire are being reminded to check their cars are winter ready and to drive to the conditions as wintery weather bites. With freezing temperatures and potential snow showers expected, Staffordshire County Council’s fleet of 37 gritters will be making their rounds across the county and drivers are being asked to do their bit, too. People should

A senior Staffordshire nurse has been awarded an MBE for services to primary care nursing. Gill Boast, Practice Nurse Facilitator, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) and General Practice Nursing Foundation School Training Programme Lead, Staffordshire Training Hub, has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List. Gill, who has been a nurse

Taxi marshals will be helping Christmas revellers get home safely during the festive period in Stafford.  The marshals will be at the main taxi rank in the town centre between 10pm and 4am on key dates over Christmas to help party-goers.  The joint initiative is funded by Stafford Borough Council and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and aimed at reducing crime and

Essential council services will continue over Christmas and New Year – with revised opening hours for services including waste, libraries and markets. Bin collection days will change over the festive period to accommodate public holidays. Residents whose bins are due to be emptied on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day should present them

Hundreds of families in Tamworth continue to flourish thanks for the help and support they’ve received from their local family hub. The Staffordshire County Council Family Hub in Tamworth, along with their partners, provide a wide range of support and services to families with children aged 0-19yrs and up to 25yrs with special educational needs. This includes practical help for families

A scheme to help reduce the risk of flooding to businesses and residents in Cannock has been completed. The £353,000 scheme was delivered by Staffordshire County Council in conjunction with the Environment Agency, Cannock Chase District Council and the wider community. The project at Festival Court, near the town centre, included new drainage and gullies,