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Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is setting up a Cabinet-led inquiry panel to guide the authority’s response to the government’s proposals for forced Local Government Reorganisation. The cross-party group, chaired by the leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, will be looking at detail and evidence from a range of people, including local MPs, to be clear on how […]
A lifesaving cancer awareness bus is touring Staffordshire and Stoke‑on‑Trent, offering people the chance to learn more about cancer symptoms, screening, and early detection. The 2026 tour launches on 4 February, World Cancer Day, in Cannock town centre before embarking on a full programme of visits throughout March and April. In 2025, more than 5,800 […]
New programme to provide intensive employment support for up to a year It joins up local health and employment support so that people have a better chance of finding work Website now live with information for people and employers People in Staffordshire who may struggle to work due to health conditions or other barriers can […]
The controlling Reform UK group at Staffordshire County Council has elected Chris Large as its new Leader. Chris is currently the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources. Martin Murray will remain as Acting Leader of the County Council, until a new Leader for the council is formally elected by members at a meeting of Full […]
Around £5 million allocated for developing libraries Libraries can expand more to meet community needs Money is part of wider programme of council investment Millions of pounds are in place to accelerate the development of Staffordshire’s libraries into community hubs. Many of Staffordshire County Council’s 43 libraries already act as the front door to a […]
Inspectors note significant improvements Recruitment of another 120 staff welcomed Praise for ‘ambitious, driven leadership’ Ofsted inspectors have praised ‘significant’ improvements in Staffordshire’s children services. The re-inspection focused primarily on the ‘Integrated front door’, the initial contact point to raise concerns, and the response regarding adults in positions of trust who may pose a risk […]
Staffordshire County Council Care Leavers team members have won two national awards. Nicole Brooks won PA (Personal Advisor) of the Year, while the Lichfield team won Team of the Year. The awards recognise the work of Personal Advisors in supporting those aged 16 to 25 leaving care. Staff in Staffordshire County Council’s Care Leavers team […]
Staffy, the new Staffordshire and Stoke‑on‑Trent visitor mascot, launched at Big Tourism Conference Partners ready for major UK investor conference – with key opportunities promoted County council expands enterprise centre facilities for small businesses An ambitious vision to grow Staffordshire’s visitor economy and standing as a leading investor destination gathered pace this month as the […]
A commitment to ongoing support for Newcastle-under-Lyme’s town and village centres has been made by the borough council – as it urges the Government to take immediate action to help small businesses facing mounting economic pressures. The council is delivering ambitious regeneration schemes across Newcastle and Kidsgrove – supported by its recent £80million investment – […]
More than fifty of the area’s best tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses will go head-to-head at the 2026 Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards. Sponsored by the University of Staffordshire, the awards received a record 155 entries from across the region. This number has been whittled down to 51 to help decide the shortlist of finalists […]
