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Local policing, officer numbers and improvements in Police contact are among the topics Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Ben Adams will discuss with Chief Constable Chris Noble at a public meeting taking place today. During the Police Public Performance Meeting, which will be broadcast live online from 10am, the Commissioner will […]
People across Staffordshire will have the chance to learn more about climate change when a huge bright orange ‘carbon bubble’ tours the county. The 10-metre bubble installation due to tour in summer 2023 will help people to visualise how their daily activities can impact carbon emissions. Staff from local council climate change teams will also […]
All ten of the Staffordshire Police local policing teams are stepping up their efforts to tackle community priorities in a neighbourhood week of action this week. Local officers will be completing a range of different activities across the breadth of Staffordshire, including … Actioning intelligence leads .. Crime prevention events in high-footfall areas .. and […]
Stoke-on-Trent’s newest road officially opens to traffic today, and motorists travelling around the city will be able to use the brand-new Etruria Valley Link Road during the evening rush hour. The new road – which connects the A500 at Wolstanton to Festival Park – is set to become a key transport route for the city. […]
Several schools in Staffordshire closed their doors yesterday, due to snow, ice and freezing temperatures. More snow had fallen in the north of the county overnight, leading to difficult conditions on many school sites. More than 30 took the decision to close, informing parents via text, email and school websites. Staff on school sites worked […]
A series of drop-in sessions are being held across Staffordshire to help shape the lives of disabled and neurodivergent people in the county. Staffordshire County Council and the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) are asking people how they can support them to live independent and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. […]
More than 500 people turned out to help celebrate the completion of Stoke-on-Trent’s newest road at the weekend. Families, individuals and runners from across the city took part in the Etruria Valley Fun Run along the Etruria Valley Link Road on Sunday. The free event followed the postponement of the Santa Dash in December due […]
Staffordshire Police are reminding young people and the wider public to ensure they stay safe around our busy roads as they intensify their road safety efforts in Staffordshire. Statistics have shown that road traffic injuries are the leading cause of deaths of those between the ages of 15 and 29 worldwide. In Staffordshire, there were […]
If your New Year’s Resolution is to get fitter, the Hanley Economic Potters ‘Arf Marathon is now open for entries. The iconic half marathon returns on Sunday 11 June, with five different options for people of all abilities to take part. The chosen charities for this year’s Potters ‘Arf Marathon are Dougie Mac Hospice, UHNM […]
Two major milestones have been celebrated at a key event marking some of Stoke-on-Trent’s greatest achievements. Stoke-on-Trent City Council was joined by more than 180 VIPs, partners and representatives from some of the city’s biggest employers for the Etruria Valley Grand Celebration on Wednesday. The event celebrated the ongoing success of the Ceramic Valley Enterprise […]
