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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 […]
36 new businesses joined Staffordshire County Council’s enterprise centres in 2025 Demand for meeting rooms and hot desks rose by a third, with new facilities added in Burton SCC’s eight enterprise centres continue to support business growth with flexible, affordable workspace Staffordshire County Council’s enterprise centres have continued to support business growth across the county, welcoming […]
The transformational regeneration of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre has taken a major step forward following the award of an £18.94 million infrastructure funding package by Homes England. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s once-in-a-generation plan is set to change the town centre by regenerating Ryecroft, Astley Place and the Midway car park, bringing 328 new homes, retail and businesses. Social […]
