Staffordshire County Council

Staffordshire leads the way for wildlife

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:55:46 GMT

The Biodiversity Pledge, created by the West Midlands Biodiversity Partnership, acknowledges that wildlife has a vital role to play in enhancing our wellbeing and quality of life, but also recognises that we continue to threaten its survival. The county council's top political team, the Cabinet, gave their backing to the West Midlands Biodiversity Pledge at a meeting on Wednesday June 18th. Leader of Staffordshire County Council John Taylor will be signing the pledge. Staffordshire County Council Cha...

Cash for Cannock Chase projects up for grabs

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:44:47 GMT

The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team at Cannock Chase has been given more than £60,000 to distribute to local community projects that will benefit the local environment, people and economy. The new Sustainable Development Fund money has come from central government department DEFRA. Applications can be made for any amount of money up to £60,000, and decisions are normally made within three weeks. Projects need to be completed by March 2009 and should fulfil a range of criteria incl...

Looking after your countryside

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:56:33 GMT

Looking after over 13,500 acres of Staffordshire countryside From Country Parks to farms, Greenways and Picnic areas, Staffordshire County Council helps everyone to have the time and space to relax and recuperate from the fast pace of modern life. Protecting the countryside on your doorstep... Our highly qualified Ranger service involves local people in protecting and enjoying their local countryside through a range of community based initiatives across the county. Visit Staffordshire's ...

Win a family season pass to the Shuborough Estate

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:39:49 GMT

Win a family season pass to the Shugborough Estate Treat your family to one of Staffordshire's best days out The tourist attraction, near Stafford, is planning a packed programme of activities during the summer break and guarantees there will be something for all the family to enjoy. The farm is brimming with friendly animals and youngsters are encouraged to feed the chickens as well as help out with the baking in the farmhouse kitchen. They can also burn off some energy in the playground, have fun in ...

Libraries look at lifestyles during Health Information Week

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:46:09 GMT

Health Information Week, 7-11 July 2008, is a campaign being held throughout the West Midlands to improve access to health information and Staffordshire's libraries want to raise awareness of the health information that they can provide by running a series of demonstrations and tasting sessions and by openly displaying books on all aspects of healthy living. On Thursday 10th July, Burton Library will be offering free demonstrations of choice health websites including NHS Direct. Friday 11 July is Fruity...

IT wizard Peter crowned Council Worker of the Year

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:47:05 GMT

Forty-six year old Peter won the award for inventing a computer "patch" that is helping save Staffordshire County Council £40,000 in electricity bills and fighting global warming. This year's awards attracted an unprecedented 351 entries, and Peter was the only shortlisted finalist from a West Midlands authority. Peter, who lives in Stafford, said: "I feel shell shocked! I am really surprised and delighted. I was up against very stiff opposition in the innovation category as other ideas short listed ...

Contact the centre

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:39:45 GMT

Contact the centreMoorlands Rural Children's Centre C/o Manifold School Warslow Staffordshire STX XXXTelephone 01782 XXXXX Fax XXXXEmail smcc@staffordshire.gov.ukOr use the contact form below:

YTF09 promotional material now available

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:15:49 GMT

Posters and bookmarks promoting YTF09 are now be downloaded. This year, the faces of YTF09 are all pupils from Thomas Alleynes High School in Uttoxeter. Go to Promotional Material and feel free to print what you need to help raise awareness of the award with the young people that you work with. For more information, please contact Communications and Marketing Officer, sarah.appleyard@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact the Centre

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:47:14 GMT

Contact us Flash Ley Children's Centrec/o Flash Ley Primary SchoolHawksmoor RoadStaffordST17 9DR C&LP Co-ordinator: Diana LeePhone: 07814 197725Email: diana.lee@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact the Centre

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:36:24 GMT

Contact us Crackley Bank Children's Centrec/o Crackley Bank Primary SchoolCrackley BankNewcastle-under-LymeST5 7BE C&LP Co-ordinator: Julie GreatbatchPhone: 07976 191130Email: julie.greatbatch@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact the Centre

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:33:22 GMT

Contact us Clough Hall Children's Centrec/o Clough Hall Technology SchoolFirst AvenueKidsgroveStoke-on-TrentST7 1DP C&LP Co-ordinator: Helen FinnPhone: 07976 191079Email: helen.finn@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact the Centre

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:29:47 GMT

Contact us Clayton Children's Centrec/o Clayton LibraryDartmouth AvenueClaytonNewcastle-under-LymeST5 3NR C&LP Co-ordinator: Lynne NelsonPhone: 07970 605249Email: lynne.nelson@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact the Centre

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:13:46 GMT

Contact us Highfields Children's Centrec/o Highfields Primary SchoolElder LaneBurntwoodLichfield WS7 9BT C&LP Co-ordinator: Angela DobsonPhone: 07976 191082Email: angela.dobson@staffordshire.gov.uk

Skuklduggery Pleasant revealed as top read for Staffordshire's teens

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:06:43 GMT

On Tuesday 1 July, over 200 pupils from schools across the county visited Staffordshire County Showground in Stafford to take part in the Young Teen Fiction (YTF) Award Celebration Day. It was there that they cast the final vote in a nomination and voting process that has been running since October last year. Earlier this year, the six books short listed for this year's award were announced as: Hurricane Gold by Charlie Higson Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows...

Contact the Centre

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:04:18 GMT

Contact us Chadsmead Children's Centrec/o Chadsmead Primary SchoolFriday AcreLichfieldStaffordshireWS13 7HJ C&LP Co-ordinator: Amanda NewboldPhone: 07976 191088Email: amanda.newbold@staffordshire.gov.uk

Youth Service News 4th July 2008

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:30:56 GMT

Download the latest edition of Youth Service News by clicking the link below Youth Service News (590KB) We publish Youth Service News every week throughout the school term, so visit our website often to catch up with the latest happenings in and around Staffordshire! You can read previous editions of Youth Service News by looking at our News page. Youth Service News is available to read in Adobe Acrobat format, so you will need the free Adobe Acrobat viewer*. *Staffordshire County Council is not respon...

New PCSOs and youth workers put safety first

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:54:07 GMT

Staffordshire will be even safer following a decision by the county council to fund 38 new police community support officers (PCSOs) and sixteen new detached youth workers. In a joint venture between the council and Staffordshire Police, the new recruits will work in Partnership Reassurance Teams dedicated to addressing anti-social behaviour, fear of crime, engaging with hard-to-reach youth groups and other quality of life issues within communities. The teams will be deployed across the county's eight l...

Annual Performance Assessment 2008

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:22:28 GMT

To ensure the well-being of Staffordshire's children and young people, the Children and Lifelong Learning Directorate works together with it's numerous external partners to deliver services against the Every Child Matters (ECM) Outcomes Framework. The inspection is a predominantly desk-based exercise. Inspectors will be reviewing 'admissible evidence' to enable them to make their judgments. What does it look at? APA focuses on the contribution that a council's services have made in the previous twelve m...

Staffordshire Health Scrutiny Committee - 10 July 2008

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:22:48 GMT

County Buildings, StaffordDirect Dial (01785) 276151Please ask for Sue Halcrowsue.halcrow@staffordshire.gov.uk Staffordshire Health Scrutiny Committee Thursday 10 July 200810.00 amCounty Buildings, Stafford John TradewellDirector of Law and Governance2 July 2008___________________________________________________________________ Agenda Part One 1. Minutes of the meeting held on 10 June 2008 2. Apologies 3. Declarations of Interest in accordance with Staffordshire County CouncilStanding Order 16.5 4....

Your Staffordshire Survey

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:54:47 GMT

Energy from Waste

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:19:12 GMT

Energy from Waste planning application submitted Proposed site at Four Ashes Plans for a new energy from waste facility for Staffordshire have been submitted. The development has already received wide publicity. The energy from waste operation would turn a maximum of 300,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste into electricity - enough to power 24,000 homes. The waste to resource team has done extensive research to find the best way of dealing with Staffordshire's growing mountain of household w...

Heritage Day

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:06:28 GMT

The county council's Chairman is calling on the people of Staffordshire to get involved in Heritage Day. County Buildings, Stafford. The Civic Trust run the event and have done since its launch back in 1994 when around 700 properties threw open their doors to the public on a September weekend. This year Heritage Day takes place on Saturday September 13th and Chairman County Councillor Terry Dix wants you to see just what some of the county council's buildings have to offer. The Victorian sple...

Healthy eating scheme hits the Moorlands

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:13:48 GMT

Staffordshire's Community Watchdogs are on a mission to encourage retailers throughout the county to participate in a scheme which aims to improve the quality of the diet of pregnant mothers. During July the focus will be on the Staffordshire Moorlands. The Healthy Start Scheme is a Department of Health initiative which was introduced in 2006 for low income and teenage parents to replace the previous Welfare Food Scheme. Each eligible member of a family receives one or two vouchers per week worth £3 ...

Gospel singers are top young rockers

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:08:14 GMT

The Gospel According to John have taken the top prize in Staffordshire Performing Arts' Staffordshire Rocks competition. The band, from Westwood High School in Leek, beat off stiff competition to be crowned Top of the Rocks in the annual competition, supported by the Friends of Staffordshire's Young Musicians and Marshall Amplifiers. A total of 10 bands competed in the final, which took place at the Gatehouse Theatre on June 26. All the bands had been put through their paces in a series of regional fin...

Stark message as warming overwhelms tiny nation

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:54:27 GMT

Staffordshire County Council is absolutely committed to fighting climate change. And the reasons why really hit home at one of our latest events - the launch of our OC3 website and the signing of the Staffordshire Declaration on Climate Change. The event at Chasewater Innovation Centre was attended by Dr Iftikhar Abaz OBE, Honoroary Consul of Tuvalu. Tuvalu is a small group of Pacific islands, a home to 12,000 people and one of the smallest nation states on earth. And if sea levels rise at predicted rate...

Staffordshire leads the way in Children's Services provision

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:13:40 GMT

Staffordshire County Council and its partners deliver the best Children's Services in the country, it has been announced. Above: Represntatives of the Children's Services team. "The accolade also means we are leading the way nationally and will be looked upon as an example of best practice by every other council in the country." Cllr Robert Simpson, Deputy Leader. The county council's Community and Learning Partnerships won the 'Best Achievement in Children's Services' award at the Municipal Jo...

Power to the people

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:01:50 GMT

Power surge gives IT experts top national award "I realised the potential waste caused by staff forgetting to switch off their PC's when they leave work and adapted existing software to do that. This cost the county council nothing and we think it's unique. It's not only saving the authority in energy bills but is also helping us reduce our carbon footprint." Peter Kear An energy saving, climate change tackling scheme has beaten off competition from across the UK to win a Green IT Award. The t...

Post Office branches close but services must stay

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:10:00 GMT

The county council today vowed to continue to fight to save local post office services for people in Staffordshire. The promise comes as Post Office Ltd (POL) announced a range of sweeping cuts in Staffordshire. The announcement follows a brief consultation that began in April. John Taylor, Leader of Staffordshire County Council said: "We are disappointed by today's announcement but unfortunately not surprised. We emphasised to POL why the businesses were important, particularly to isolated and vulnerable...

PCSOs

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:57:36 GMT

In a joint venture between the county council and Staffordshire Police, the new recruits will work in Partnership Reassurance Teams dedicated to addressing anti-social behaviour, fear of crime, engaging with hard-to-reach youth groups and other quality of life issues within communities. The teams will be deployed across the county's eight local authority areas*, wherever such issues have been highlighted by the community. County Councillor John Taylor, Leader of Staffordshire County Council, said: "Tackli...

16th cent Medical Recipe Book

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:06:57 GMT

A Sixteenth Century Medical Recipe Book July 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of the formation of the National Health Service in 1948. Perhaps nowadays we take much of our Health Service for granted. Here we take a look at what people had to put up with centuries earlier. There was a wide range of medicinal cures based mainly on herbs, plant extracts and other natural substances. These cures could be supplied by apothecaries, but many households compiled and passed on their own recipe books. The women of th...

Burton and East Staffordshire - Summer Fun

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:27:21 GMT

Burton and East Staffordshire - Summer Fun Hawthorn Crescent 5 separate weeks of summer activity scheme. Contact Kim Billingham on 01283 569386 North Staffs Adventure Playground Scheme based at the adventure playground with a variety of indoor and outdoor play activities available. One-to-one support provided for those requiring it. Ages 3 to 19 years 31st July to 31st August Tuesday to Friday mornings 9.30 to 12.30pm Contact Hannah Dean on 01782 717612 or nsadventure@lineone.net SNAP A sp...

Staffordshire Moorlands Summer Fun

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:27:53 GMT

Staffordshire Moorlands - Summer Fun BIPS @ Biddulph Moor Community Centre, Hot Lane, Biddulph Moor July Tuesday 22nd 9am - 4pm Wednesday 23rd 12 - 4pm Friday 25th 9am - 4pm Tuesday 29th 9am - 4pm Wednesday 30th 9am - 4pm Thursday 31st 10:30am - 4pm August Friday 1st 9am - 3pm Tuesday 5th 9am - 4pm Wednesday 6th 9am - 4pm Friday 8th 9am - 4pm Tuesday 12th 9am - 4pm Wednesday 13th 9am - 4pm Friday 15th 9am - 4pm Tuesday 19...

Stafford Summer Fun

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:27:47 GMT

Stafford - Summer Fun Greenhall Community School Activities and outings for families where there is a physically disabled child, mainly pupils and ex-pupils. Other children if space allows. Ages 6 months to 5 years (but can be flexible). School summer holidays. Contact Lynn Walker on 01785 222724 Jigsaw Various social activities for families of children with high functioning autism or aspergers syndrome. All activities are family/carer outings: Shugborough Hall Farm and play area Thursday 24th ...

Artist Commission Opportunity

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:49:23 GMT

British Summer Time aims to offer artists the opportunity to devise ways to engage local communities and develop audiences for more diverse and challenging work, utilising the Shire Hall Gallery's Inspired by Bollywood exhibition, which includes jewellery, craft, film and photography. This would be an interesting opportunity for artists who are working in new media but would also appeal to artists working in other disciplines. Click on the following link for further information: British Summer Time Comm...

Sustainable Community Strategy

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:45:02 GMT

Our County, Our Vision: A Sustainable Community Strategy for StaffordshireThe Sustainable Community Strategy for Staffordshire sets out our long term, strategic vision for the County. It expresses our priorities for joint working and acts as a guiding framework by providing an overview - a countywide picture -of the most important priorities for Staffordshire over the next fifteen years. The Sustainable Community Strategy for the County was approved by Staffordshire County Council Cabinet on 16th April 20...

Local Area Agreement

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:02:39 GMT

The Local Area Agreement: 2008/2011 What is the LAA? The Local Area Agreement is a three year agreement made up of priorities which have been agreed by local partners across Staffordshire and by central Government. The LAA is about increasing Staffordshire people's quality of life by improving local services and increasing economic prosperity. Why do we need an LAA? In 2007, central Government introduced legislation which made it a statutory requirement for every upper tier (County Council) to dev...

South Staffordshire - Summer Fun

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:27:42 GMT

South Staffordshire - Summer Fun Codsall Special Needs Support Group Family trips to a variety of destinations, so families can enjoy outings in a supportive environment with others who understand their needs and situations. Regular bowling and fishing sessions to encourage social skills. July and August Ages 3 to 18 years. Contact Carol on 01902 842052 Jigsaw Various social activities for families of children with high functioning autism or aspergers syndrome. All activities are family/carer out...

Newcastle Summer Fun

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:27:37 GMT

Newcastle - Summer Fun BIPS @ Biddulph Moor Community Centre, Hot Lane, Biddulph Moor July Tuesday 22nd 9am - 4pm Wednesday 23rd 12 noon - 4pm Friday 25th 9am - 4pm Tuesday 29th 9am - 4pm Wednesday 30th 9am - 4pm Thursday 31st 10:30am - 4pm August Friday 1st 9am - 3am Tuesday 5th 9am - 4pm Wednesday 6th 9am - 4pm Tuesday 12th 9am - 4pm Wednesday 13th 9am - 4pm Friday 15th...

Lichfield Summer Fun

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:27:32 GMT

Lichfield - Summer Fun Lichfield District Council Special Needs Playscheme Held at Curborough Community Centre, Lichfield and SNAP, Cannock: Monday 18th August Curborough Community Centre, am for ages 5 - 11 years, pm for ages 12 - 18 years Tuesday 19th August SNAP all day ages 5 to 18 years Wednesday 20th August as Monday Thursday 21st August as Tuesday Friday 22nd August as Monday Costs £3 per session, visit to SNAP £7 per day - concessionary rates available Contact Mary Cooke o...

Cannock Summer Fun

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:27:27 GMT

Cannock - Summer Fun Chase It A daily programme of childrens activities with some facilities for inclusion and some sessions specifically for disabled/special needs. All activities are for children who live in the Cannock Chase District Council area. Ages 5 to 13 years Contact Deborah Pearce on 01543 425996 or deborahpearce@cannockchasedc.gov.uk Jigsaw Various social activities for families of children with high functioning autism or aspergers syndrome. All activities are family/carer outings...

Tamworth Summer Fun

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:27:59 GMT

Tamworth - Summer Fun Parents Forum 23rd July 11am - Sailability, Rudyard Lake, Leek Once again we will be going to Sailability at Rudyard Lake in Leek, Staffordshire where we will receive a warm welcome from Jackie Griffiths and Dennis Preibe who will be providing the banana boats and sailing yachts and expertise to enable us to have a brilliant day. There are disabled facilities, café and a miniature railway for you to enjoy while you are there. Please book early as this trip always fills up v...

Summer Fun and Playschemes

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:27:18 GMT

Summer Fun and Playschemes The following pages provide information on the playschemes and trips being held in each area throughout the summer of 2008. Please click on an area in the left hand panel to find out more. If you have any queries about the Summer Fun and Playschemes please contact Anne George, Coordinator for Disabled Children on 01785 277059, freephone 0800 093 0414 or email anne.george@staffordshire.gov.uk

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Voting Now Closed - Winner to be announced!

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:02:28 GMT

A celebration day will be held on Tuesday the 1st of July at the County Showground in Stafford to announce the official YTF 2008 winner. 25 schools from across the county will be attending, some of which will be presenting their case for their favourite book. 2 guest authors will also make an appearance to inspire the young people attending to read more books. The winner will be announced online as soon as possible.

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Babies go bananas in South Staffordshire LIbraries during Health Information Week

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:08:45 GMT

Health Information Week, a campaign being run across the West Midlands to increase access to health information, will run from 7-11 July. Throughout the week, children who take part in South Staffordshire Libraries' ever popular children's sessions will enjoy stories and rhymes with a healthy living theme designed to encourage them and their parents to eat their "five a day". Youngsters taking part will then get a head start with a free banana, which have been jointly funded by Staffordshire County Counc...

Take part in our online survey

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:59:05 GMT

The survey will hopefully help us improve the design, layout and content of our site. Please take the time to complete the survey - your opinion really does count! It should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete, and the results will be published on this site in October. This survey will close on the 31st of August 2008. The survey is available by clicking on the link below: Online Survey

Stone Area Information

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:37:33 GMT

Stone Area Information The following information is specific to the Stone area. Stone 2008 Admissions Summary (8kb) KS3 Results Table - Stone (8kb) KS4 results table - Stone (9kb) SEN table - Stone (5.5kb) Schools This section provides some more detailed information on schools in the Stone area, such as school profiles and Ofsted summaries. Alleynes High School Profile (72kb) Alleynes High School Ofsted Summary (30kb)

Tamworth Area Information

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:13:10 GMT

Tamworth Area Information The following information is specific to the Tamworth area. Summary of 2008 Admissions (9kb) Achievement and Attainment Tables - Key Stage 3 (8kb) KS4 results table - Tamworth (9kb) SEN Table (6kb) Schools This section provides some more detailed information on schools in the Tamworth area, such as school profiles and Ofsted summaries. Belgrave High School Profile (8kb) Belgrave High School Ofsted Summary (30kb) Queen Elizabeth's Mercian School Profile (86kb)...

Cannock Area Information

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:38:19 GMT

Cannock Area Information The following information is specific to the Cannock area. Summary of 2008 Admissions (8.6kb) Achievement and Attainment Tables - Key Stage 3 (8kb) KS 4 Table - Cannock Area (9kb) SEN Table (5.5kb) Schools This section provides some more detailed information on schools in the Cannock area, such as school profiles and Ofsted summaries. Blake Valley Technology College Profile (97kb) Blake Valley Technology College Ofsted Summary (25kb) Cannock Chase High School ...

Links

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:44:38 GMT

Where to find out more Staffordshire County Council admission processwww.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/admissions To read Ofsted inspection reports about schoolwww.ofsted.gov.uk To get information on school achievement and attainmentwww.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetablesFor advice on admissions and appealswww.ace-ed.org.uk To get information about schoolsVisit Directgovhttp://schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk To help you determine your catchment school visit:www.staffordshire.gov.uk/wheresmynearestwww.teachernet...

Free Transport

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:59:39 GMT

Free Transport Transport Entitlement Enquiries Tel: 01785 278593 Section 1 Is your child under 11 years old and living more than two miles away from their catchment or nearest suitable school ? or Is your child over 11 years old and living more than three miles away from their catchment or nearest suitable school ? If you can answer yes to one of these questions you may be entitled to free transport. If you cannot answer yes to one of these questions please move on to the next section. Apply for f...

Useful Questions

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:39:42 GMT

Useful Questions to Ask When Visiting a School Does the school have a specialism? How big are the classes/how many students are in each class? How often do the pupils change class or move around the school? Are pupils streamed by ability? What facilities does the school have for: Sport Learning a musical instrument Information Technology SEN provisions What clubs are there after school? Is there a homework club? How does the school deal with bullying? How often are reports sent home? W...

Timetable

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:43:08 GMT

Timetable for Coordinated Admissions Scheme 2009/2010 Date Action By Whom By 17th September 2008 Information received from School Admissions Team to go out to parents Primary Schools Between 17th September & 17th October 2008 All open evenings held Middle & High Schools 7th November 2008 Closing Date - Application form for school preferences to be submitted to School Admissions & Transport team Parents & Primary Schools 2nd March 2009 ...

The Appeals Process

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:05:36 GMT

The Appeals Process LA writes to you with an offer of a school place and gives you a deadline to lodge an appeal. The admission authority must arrange an appeal hearing which must be heard by 6th July or the nearest working date. At least 10 working days before the hearing the admission authority writes to you giving you the date of the hearing. You confirm your attendance. You start to prepare your case.Organisations such as ACE can help. Seven days before the hearing you receive all the...

WCS news update

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:03:55 GMT

We are now putting the finishing touches to the 'issues and options 2' documents approved by Committee and we intended to begin public consultation in September 2008. Importantly the consultation will provide an opportunity for comments to be made on the waste managment issues and options facing Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent over the next 15 years.Alongside the consultation prospective developers and waste operators will be invited to submit site options to us which will be assessed against the stra...

MCS news update

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:04:25 GMT

We are now putting the finishing touches to the 'issues and options 2' document approved by Committee and we intended to begin public consultation in September 2008. Importantly the consultation will provide an opportunity for comments to be made on the options for strategic sites that have been proposed by the minerals industry and landowners. There will be an opportunity to respond to the consultation using a new online consultation system and interested individuals and organisations will shortly be a...

Top developers chosen for prestigious boost to Stafford's heart

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:33:59 GMT

The partners have been selected against stiff competition from the biggest and best in the development business to deliver the exciting new mixed use development which is a key part of the county and borough council's town centre regeneration master plan. Integrating brand new shopping accommodation with business offices and a new county council headquarters, the development will make the natural link between the historic town centre and the proposed Riverside regeneration. Linked into the Riverside pro...

Guides to Sources

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:26:54 GMT

Guides to SourcesPlease Note: Some of the following documents are free downloads provided in PDF format. Acrobat Reader software is required in order to read them. Download Acrobat Reader Please return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. Guide to Sources No.1 - Parish Registers and Bishops' Transcripts Available free to download Download Guide to Sources No.1 - Parish Registers (PDF Document, 285kb) Free Download Guide to So...

Service improvements at Staffordshire County Council

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:28 GMT

June 18th 2008 Service improvements at county council Cabinet has today heard that Staffordshire County Council has achieved savings of nearly a million pounds but has also shown improvements in services over the last year. Members of the Cabinet met to discuss the final report on the Council’s Performance and Finances for 2007/08. It showed that...

School Choice Advice

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:47:45 GMT

Would you like help to understand the admissions process? Are you confused by the paperwork? Would you like help to find the information to help you make your preferred choice? Do you need help with the secondary admissions appeals process? These are just some of the concerns that parents and carers often have. The School Choice Adviser can help you with all of these allowing you to feel more confident about making the preferred school choices for your child. Important: Your child will not automa...

Highways engineer scoops a top award

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:30 GMT

The dedicated 30-year-old went head to head with employees from eight Hyder offices but his diverse portfolio of work impressed the panel of three judges the most. He had to face a gruelling interview as well as a 20 minute presentation in which he was asked to highlight a range of successful projects which demonstrated why he deserved the Hyder UK crown. One of the schemes which he chose to showcase was an £800,000 Section 278 Agreement in connection with the B&Q development in Burton-upon-Trent. He...

Employee voted top of civil engineering

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:28 GMT

He was nominated for the trophy by his former lecturer Terry Shenton after shining while studying for his Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering at Burton College. Mark, who is based at Staffordshire County Council's Gailey office, achieved an impressive nine distinctions and 100 per cent attendance record during the intense course which he completed last year. The dedicated 43-year-old spent many hours pouring over his books while successfully juggling his day job and taking care of his three y...

Your Voice Your Say

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:35:22 GMT

The county council's run the very first event of its kind recently to find out the views of its adult social care service users and carers. Ben Farnell, at the Chase Day Service. "We have now put together an action plan and will make sure that there are regular opportunities for both service users and carers to get involved and tell us what they think." Cllr Susan Woodward As part of the authority's drive to involve and consult with its service users around 200 people attended the Your Voice (c...

Out and About

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:56:41 GMT

Staffordshire Countryside gets a Helping Hand Make the most of the summer in the Staffordshire countryside. Download our Guided Walks information. The Moorlands has some of the most beautiful countryside in Staffordshire with the splendour of the peaks and the Roaches. There's also the area's fantastic flora and fauna. And the county council has to do its bit to ensure that that flourishes. Last year a pilot scheme was launched in the area to help countryside wildflowers flourish and keep the...

Brothers in Harmony

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:01:18 GMT

In each edition of Your Staffordshire, the youth page focuses on a different aspect of youth culture that Staffordshire County Council is involved in or contributes to. This edition we're looking at Staffordshire Performing Arts (SPA) and two brothers in particular. "After getting a scholarship, I've been part of the school for nearly four years now, It has really improved my skills as a musician, and I have made a lot of friends here. I would recommend for any young person to give it a try." ...

Staffordshire Tourism

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:24:02 GMT

Great Days Out! One of the rides at Alton Towers - the attraction which draws in some 57% of all visitors to the county Tourism in Staffordshire is big business. It's one of the county's most important growth industries, generating £927 million a year from 20 million visits and employing over 40,000 people in tourism related sectors. And it's not surprising with so many attractions on the doorstep. From theme parks like Alton Towers (external link) and Drayton Manor (external link) to Tam...

Local Members Initiative Scheme

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:34:27 GMT

A smashing group of young tennis players from Burton-upon-Trent have received a helping hand from Staffordshire County Council's Local Member Initiative Scheme (LMIS). "This is a perfect example of how the county council and local organisations can work together to support young people. Getting them outdoors and enjoying activity can only be good for them and for Burton's future." Cllr Peter Davies The junior squad at Burton Tennis and Squash Club (external link) on Ashby Road club have just r...

Active Involvement

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:36:41 GMT

Healthy Living is More Than Just Food… "Healthy Schools is more than just food. It is about the whole ethos of being healthy, and having a healthy lifestyle." Cllr Robert Simpson If your child is at school in Staffordshire, you may have heard about the Healthy Schools Programme. The National Healthy Schools Programme (external link) is a long term initiative designed to help young people and their schools become healthier. Every school in Staffordshire has registered to work towards Na...

Extra Care Housing

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:18:52 GMT

Extra Care developments progressing countywide - The county council is working closely with partners to develop new and existing facilities for Social Care and Health service users across Staffordshire. Artists Impression of Summerfield Court. "There will be a wide number of people who will benefit from this and it's a great example of how we are moving forward into a new era for social care and health." Cllr Susan Woodward One example of this is the development of Extra Care schemes in each of...

My County Councillor

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:38:07 GMT

County councillors are the decision makers at the county council. They make choices that affect you everyday. Hosted by ITV Central News' anchor, Bob Warman, Councillor Question Time will be visiting each of Staffordshire's districts at least once over the next year. The council's 62 county councillors are elected by you every four years to represent the needs of your area when decisions are taken about local services. This authority provides hundreds of services to the public, from 3,500 mile...

End in Sight for Rip-Off Merchants

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:04:48 GMT

Looking for a reliable trader? Help is at hand! Staffordshire and Stoke's Trader Register "This register means that reputable tradespeople who take pride in doing a fair job at a fair price are given the recognition they deserve and consumers are given a reliable service and a reliable price!" Cllr Carol Dean If you've ever struggled to find a reliable builder or been frustrated when an electrician hasn't turned up, the Staffordshire and Stoke Trader Register could solve your problems. The T...

Fire Service Recruitment Drive

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:23:01 GMT

Have Yoy Got The Right Stuff? More Part-Time Fire-Fighters Needed "I absolutely love my job. Obviously going off to incidents gives you a real adrenalin rush, but then there is also the community fire safety side". Sharron Finch The county council is backing a Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (external link) campaign to recruit more retained firefighters. Retained or part-time firefighters provide emergency response cover from either their home or work base, which has to be within five mi...

Banish summer break boredom

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:14:51 GMT

Banish summer break boredom with Team Read "Last year, over 10,000 children took part and went back to school feeling positive and ready to learn. This year, I hope that even more decide to take up the challenge and go for gold!" Cllr Maureen Compton It's mid -July, it's the start of the summer holidays and there's a balmy excitement in the air. For a couple of days, the kids find it easy to entertain themselves. Full of beans they bike to the park, cause havoc in the garden or glue themselve...

Hi-tech Play for Primary School

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:26:54 GMT

Playground gets a flying start "This is a fantastic facility that will benefit Little Aston Primary School as well as the wider community in the area." Cllr Peter Beresford A Staffordshire School has become the first in the country to use brand new technology outside. A hi-tech playground was recently opened at Little Aston Primary School in Forge Lane in Lichfield. The playground which uses SmartUs play technology was officially opened by the county council's Corporate Director of Children an...

Building a Better Future

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:46:18 GMT

Building Staffordshire's Future, the county council's £750 million Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, moved one step closer to realisation recently thanks to Cabinet approval of its Manifesto for Change. Green light to invest £100 million in Tamworth BSF is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people today and for many generations to come. The initial focus will be on transforming how young people learn and are taught. New lear...

County Councillors - Local Code of Conduct Complaints Procedure Changes

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:31 GMT

The Standards Committee will only look at complaints made about the behaviour of a councillor. All councillors sign up to a local code of conduct and have to abide by this code. If you think that a Staffordshire County Councillor has breached this code you should write to the Chair of the County Council's Standards Committee explaining your reasons for making the complaint. You can write to the Charles Mitchell, Chair of the Standards Committee at: Staffordshire County Council 16 Martin Street Staffor...

Council carers clean up in national awards

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:28 GMT

The Excellence Network Awards are run by the magazine Community Care, which is the leading publication for and about carers. The awards recognise initiative, team working and professionalism in key areas. The judges were looking for evidence of innovation, determination to succeed and engagement with partners to achieve the highest standards. The awards went to: The Big Bruvver Project Team Run jointly by the county council and Staffordshire Fire and rescue Service. Building on the continued popular...

Council Cultural Services hailed as some of the best in the West Midlands

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:30 GMT

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Regional Commentary for Staffordshire County Council has commended them for their work in five key areas - arts, museums, libraries, archives and sport. In particular, the services were praised for having a clear vision, strong leadership, an established track record of using feedback from communities to improve services and for demonstrating commitment to partnership working. What this means in practice is that people in Staffordshire enjoy access to som...

Featured services

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:28 GMT

Featured services Why do these services provide excellent value for money? Schools Staffordshire County Council Helping over 400 schools, 6,000 teachers and 123,000 pupils achieve. Teacher Nikki Batchelor from St. Gabriels Catholic Primary School, Tamworth The Children and Lifelong Learning Directorate (C&LL) of Staffordshire County Council funds over 400 primary, middle and secondary schools and special schools and units. We also provide nursery places in schools and classes...

Children and Young people

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:29:55 GMT

Children and young people Find out more about county council services for children and young people Stop press! Staffordshire County Council and its partners deliver the best Children's Services in the country, it has been announced. Find out more... Educational achievement Children and young people living in Staffordshire, including those living in care, are achieving and educational attainment has improved considerably over the last year. We will continue to invest our efforts in improving ed...

Staffordshire County Council makes big savings

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:29 GMT

A meeting of full county council today demonstrated its commitment to providing value for money for Staffordshire's council tax payers. A statement by the Chairman Terry Dix revealed that more than £1million pounds worth of cashable savings have been delivered in the current financial year. 80 per cent of that will now be reallocated into other areas for investment. It shows the county council is making big savings on the way it works by negotiating better deals and getting more for council tax payer...

Tamworth teacher to be the face of the 'My county council' campaign

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:30 GMT

Nicola Batchelor, from St. Gabriel's Catholic Primary School in Belgrave, Tamworth, will be in posters in bus-stops and town centres up and down the county from Monday 19th May as part of a Staffordshire County Council campaign to tell people what it spends their council tax on. The year-long campaign aims to tell the public about county council services they use everyday as well as about those that they can take advantage of. As well as encouraging people to find out more, the first wave of promotion aim...

County council to launch county-wide campaign

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:27 GMT

For the first time, the authority is launching a 'My county council' campaign, which will see posters on bill-boards and events and road shows across the county. The year-long campaign will tell the public about the county council services that they use everyday, often without realising it. County Council Leader John Taylor said: "Staffordshire County Council provides many of the public services that residents use everyday, yet we know that some people feel that they don't benefit at all from paying their...

County council is value for money

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:29 GMT

The inspection examines the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the council's use of resources. It looks at how the council operates against a series of Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE), which are then given a score of between one and four. These KLOE are: Financial Reporting Financial Management Financial Standing Internal Control Value for Money The county council has not only maintained its overall score of 3 for 2007, against a more challenging framework but has actually increased its Key ...

Family History Pubs

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:06:05 GMT

Family History Publications Return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. Family History for Beginners Temporarily out of stock £4.50 + p&p : Large Advanced Family History A pack of 16 leaflets to help researchers take their investigation further, and add greater detail and interest to their Family History, plus a helpful introduction and booklist. £5.50+ p&p : Large Family History Packs Temporar...

Accessories

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:05:07 GMT

Accessories Please return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. Anniversary BookmarkThis bookmark was originally issued to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Archive Service in Staffordshire. It is available in red or green Format: Leather bookmark, 22.5cm x 4cm £0.25+ p&p : Small Magnifying sheet An essential item for reading fine print or illegible writing, this magnifying sheet comes shrink wrapped for protection, and...

House History Publications

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:04:01 GMT

House History Publications Return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. Dwelling in the Past - House History Pack This is a series of 9 leaflets on the main sources available within the Archive Service for tracing the history of a house. Format: Pack of A4 leafletsPages: 66Publisher: Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service £5.50 + p&p : Large Each leaflet is available separately if preferred, listed below. Please ...

Ordnance Survey Maps

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:02:50 GMT

Ordnance Survey Map Reprints Return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. These "Godfrey Edition" maps are reprinted from the original Ordnance Survey 1:2500 map to a scale of approximately 15 inches to a mile. 12 cm x 21 cm (folded), 60cm x 42 cm (unfolded) The following are available: Alsager 1908 - Bilston 1901 - Bloxwich 1902 - Burslem 1898 - Burton 1900 - Burton (North) 1900 - Cannock (North) 1902 - Cannock (South) 1902 - Cannock Chase 1898...

Classic Archive Publicationss

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:03:48 GMT

Classic Archive Publications Return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. Kill or CureThis is an edited collection of 16th and 17th century medical remedies from Staffordshire Record Office. These have been transcribed from the original manuscripts, with a useful glossary and bibliography in addition. We do not recommend that you try these remedies yourself! Format: A5 paperbackPages: 78Publisher: Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service &...

Parish Maps

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:03:17 GMT

Parish Maps Return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. Outline Map of Ancient Staffordshire Parishes, pre-1830Format: A3 mapPublisher: Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service £0.5 + p&p : Medium Black Country Parish Map, 1908 Format: A4 mapPublisher: Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service £0.50+ p&p : Medium Potteries Parish Map, 1908 Format: A4 mapPublisher: Stafford...

Replica Seals

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:02:03 GMT

Replica Seals Return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. Great Seal of Charles I, 1627 This is the third Great Seal of Charles I, and shows him enthroned on one side, and on horseback on the other. The seal comes in a special presentation box. Format: Wax seal, 14cm (approx) in diameterPublisher: Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service £12.50 + p&p : Medium Seal of the Commonwealth, 1651 This is the second Seal...

Local Histories

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:05:18 GMT

Local Histories Please return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. A Beaudesert Legacy (Ken Edwards, 1994)This is a short history of coal mining in the Brereton / Rugeley area. Format: A5 PaperbackPages: 36Publisher: Landor Society £1.30+ p&p : Small Pugin Land (Michael Fisher, 2002)This book looks at the work of the renowned architect A.W.N.Pugin, his patronage by the Earl of Shrewsbury and the impact this had on the Staff...

Reading Old Documents

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:04:57 GMT

Reading Old Documents Please return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. A Secretary Hand ABC Book (Alf Ison, reprinted 2000) This little book uses illustrations and individual words laid out in alphabetical order to help readers familiarize themselves with the Secretary Hand style of writing, commonly found in 16th and 17th Century documents. Format: Paperback, 15cm x 20.1cmPages: 40Publisher: Berkshire Family History Society Research Centre ...

VCH Reprints

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:05:30 GMT

Victoria County History Reprints These off-prints are taken from the highly respected Victoria County History of Staffordshire. Each book comes with an index, and many are also illustrated. Please return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. The Staffordshire DomesdayOriginally published in 1958, includes illustrations, fold out map and transcript of the Domesday Book for Staffordshire. Format: A4 PaperbackPages: 68Publisher: Staffordshire and Sto...

Guides to Maps and Topography

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:04:26 GMT

Guides to Maps and Topography Please return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. Guide to Sources No.3 - Tithe Maps and AwardsAvailable free to download Download Guide to Sources No.3 - Tithe Maps and Awards (PDF document, 152kb) Free Download Guide to Sources No.5 - Enclosure Acts, Awards and MapsAvailable free to download Download Guide to Sources No.5 - Enclosure Acts, Awards and Maps (PDF document, 119kb) Free Download...

Cards and Postcards

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:04:13 GMT

Cards and Postcards Please return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. Greetings Cards Cards reproduced in colour from Victorian originals. There are two designs, ideal for Christmas and blank inside for personal messages. Matching envelopes provided. Format: Folded card, 6.5cm x 10cm (when folded)A5 PaperbackPublisher: Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service £0.20 each; £0.75 for 6+ p&p : Small Stafford Town...

County Maps

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:03:35 GMT

County Maps Return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. Kip's Map of Staffordshire, 1607-1610 Format: 42cm x 29cm, monochromePublisher: Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service £1.00 + p&p : Map Speed's Map of Staffordshire, 1610 This selection of documents from the Archive Service collection celebrates Christmas over the centuries. Format: 52cm x 39cm, colourPublisher: Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive...

Mini Publications

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:04:38 GMT

Mini Publications This is a new series of booklets from the Archive Service, each focusing on a particular aspect of Staffordshire's history, as reflected in the collections. Please return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. Seals at Staffordshire Record Office A brief introduction to the fascinating collection of wax seals held at Staffordshire Record Office. The booklet is fully illustrated in colour. Format: A6 PaperbackPages: 16Publisher: Sta...

English Civil War

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:02:16 GMT

English Civil War Return to the main publications page for an explanation of postage and packing charges. The Battle of Hopton HeathA facsimile of a detailed and fascinating Royalist account of the Battle of Hopton Heath, fought just outside Stafford on 19 March 1643 Format: A4 packPages: 8, plus front coverPublisher: Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service £2.50 + p&p : Medium Anti-Parliamentarian "Lord's Prayer" Facsimile and transcript of a satirical "...

More for less

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:20:23 GMT

Staffordshire County Council... providing more for less Staffordshire County Council aims to make sure that every penny of your council tax works its hardest in making Staffordshire a better place to live. The council has made over £1 million of savings that has been put straight back into improving services for you and is actually doing more for less. Find out why we've been judged as providing value for money. Find out how we're saving money and putting it right back into your service Press re...

My County Council

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:25:36 GMT

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:55:19 GMT

Contact us Winshill Village Children's CentreWinshill Village Primary SchoolBrough RoadBurton on TrentStaffordshireDE14 0DH C&LP Co-ordinator: Paul WilkinsTelephone: 07976 191038Email: paul.wilkins@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:38:31 GMT

Contact us Hempstalls Children's Centrec/o Hempstalls Primary SchoolCollard AvenueWolstantonNewcastle-under-LymeStaffordshireST5 9LH C&LP Co-ordinator: Carol WoodPhone: 07976 191085Email: carol.wood@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:06:00 GMT

Contact us Charnwood Children's CentrePurcell AvenueLichfieldStaffordshireWS13 7PH C&LP Co-ordinator: Amanda NewboldPhone: 07976 191088Email: amanda.newbold@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:40:35 GMT

Contact us Maryhill Children's Centrec/o Maryhill Primary SchoolGloucester RoadKidsgroveStoke-on-TrentStaffordshireST7 4DJ C&LP Co-ordinator: Helen FinnPhone: 07976 191079Email: helen.finn@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:52:48 GMT

Contact us Cheadle Primary Children's Centrec/o Cheadle Primary SchoolThe AvenueCheadleStaffordshireST10 1EN Telephone: 01785 277934

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:02:48 GMT

Contact us The Exley Children's CentreWilnecote LaneBelgraveTamworthStaffordshireB77 2LA Telephone: 01827 475225 Fax: 01827 475226 Contact: Katrina Dipple (C&LP Co-ordinator)Email: katrina.dipple@staffordshire.gov.uk

Travelling Library Tutbury

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:18:45 GMT

Your neighbourhood library on wheels

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:17:49 GMT

Contact us Ridgeway Children's Centrec/o Ridgeway Primary SchoolGrange RoadBurntwoodWS7 4TU C&LP Co-ordinator: Angela DobsonPhone: 07976 191082Email: angela.dobson@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:20:53 GMT

Contact usSpringhill Children's Centrec/o Springhill Primary SchoolMossbank AvenueBurntwoodStaffordshireWS7 4UN C&LP Co-ordinator: Angela DobsonPhone: 07976 191082Email: angela.dobson@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:23:52 GMT

Contact us The Friary Children's Centre C&LP Co-ordinator: Angela DobsonPhone: 07976 191082Email: angela.dobson@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:25:52 GMT

Contact us Willows Children's Centrec/o Willows Primary SchoolAnglesey RoadLichfieldStaffordshire C&LP Co-ordinator: Amanda NewboldPhone: 07976 191088Email: amanda.newbold@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:01:24 GMT

Contact us Amington Heath Children's Centrec/o Amington Heath Primary SchoolKerria RoadAmington HeathTamworthStaffordshireB77 4EN Telephone: 01827 475222 (Glascote Children's Centre)

Contact us

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:48:18 GMT

Contact us Bridgtown Children's CentreCannock Resource Centre119 Walsall RoadBridgtownCannockStaffordshireWS11 0JB Telephone: 01543 579820 Alternative contact details: Cannock Chase Children's Centre 01543 469894 or Ruth Nottingham 07976 191080 (mobile)

tempstaff

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:36:04 GMT

For further information please click on the link below. Providing Temporary Staff to Staffordshire County Council

Previous Editions

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:44:41 GMT

First Edition Second Edition Third Edition

Sex and Relationship Education

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:28:08 GMT

Sex and Relationship Education Guidance on Producing a Sex and Relationship Education Policy for Children with Learning Disabilities Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) is an area that can cause concern for all involved in caring for, teaching or advising those with a disability. As a result we have developed a supportive framework which will provide freedom of choice whilst at the same time ensuring protection from exploitation or abuse. Supporting young people with a disability in the area of sexualit...

Info Leaflets SoTCA

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:58:04 GMT

Stoke on Trent City Archives Information Leaflets Visiting Stoke on Trent City Archives Code of Conduct and Stoke on Trent City Archives Procedures for Readers (47kb) Information for Visitors with Disabilities - Stoke on Trent City Archives (40kb) Use of Cameras in Reading Rooms (36kb) Reprographic and Research Services Reprographic Services - Options (38kb) Photocopying and Microprint Services - Stoke on Trent City Archives (52kb) Photography and Scanning Service (49kb) In Safe Keeping (42kb)...

Info Leaflets LRO

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:56:25 GMT

Lichfield Record Office Information Leaflets Visiting Lichfield Record Office Code of Conduct and Lichfield Record Office Procedures for Readers (63kb) Information for Visitors with Disabilities - Lichfield Record Office (38kb) Saturday Morning Opening (36kb) Reading Room Guide to Sources (195kb) How to Order Documents (208kb) Using Wills (42kb) Use of Cameras in Reading Rooms (36kb) Census Microform Self-Service System (42kb) Parish Register Microfiche Self-Service System (37kb) Source...

Info Leaflets SRO

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:55:10 GMT

Staffordshire Record Office Information Leaflets Visiting Staffordshire Record Office Code of Conduct and Staffordshire Record Office Procedures for Readers (60kb) Information for Visitors with Disabilities - Staffordshire Record Office (43kb) Guide to Facilities - Staffordshire Record Office (40kb) Use of Cameras in Reading Rooms (36kb) Self-service Microfiche Reader-Printers (34kb) Family History Research Index 32kb) Places to eat in Stafford (85kb) Reprographic and Research Services R...

Promotional Material

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:09:46 GMT

To help promote YTF09 with young people, take a look at the materials available on this page. Feel free to print and use the attached: Posters Bookmarks For 2009 the faces of YTF are all pupils from Thomas Alleynes High School in Uttoxeter. For more information on how you can promote YTF, please contact sarah.appleyard@staffordshire.gov.uk.

Are you a private foster carer

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:32:17 GMT

Are You a Private Foster Carer? If you are privately fostering, or intend to do so, you need to call us on 0800 13 13 126 at least 6 weeks in advance, or in emergency cases within 4 hours of the child's arrival. If you are entering into a private fostering agreement we need to know the following: the name, sex, date and place of birth, ethnic and cultural background of the child the name and address of the proposed foster parents and any previous addresses within the last 5 years the purpose and in...

Private fostering

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:27:03 GMT

Do you care for someone else's child? Does someone else care for your child? If someone else is caring for your child or if you are caring for a child for someone else for 28 days or more, you could be privately fostering. What is private fostering? Private fostering is when a parent asks another adult who is not a close relative to care for their child under 16 (under 18, if disabled) for longer than 28 days. It is different to a formal foster placement arranged by social worker employed by...

Redirecting

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:33:18 GMT

Child Protection

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:27:09 GMT

Child Protection Are you concerned about a child? Are you unsure what to do next? Do you feel you need to take steps to talk to a social worker? First Response is a service that makes it easier to contact us and find out what help is available. Call First Response free on 0800 1313 126 8am - 6pm Monday-Fridayor email: firstr@staffordshire.gov.uk Alternatively you can fax us on (01785) 854223 or write to :First Response TeamWedgwood BuildingTipping StreetStafford ST16 2DH Use our online form to ...

Stafford and South Staffs Criteria 2009-2010

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:45:06 GMT

Admission Policies of Aided and Foundation Schools - Stafford and South Staffordshire You will be able to view the arrangments of the aided and foundation schools in Stafford and South Staffordshire as and when they have been forwarded for the consultation process. All Saint's CE (A) Primary, Bednall - determined (58.2 kb) Anson CE (A) Primary (25.3 kb) Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Primary (50.1 kb) Blessed William Howard Catholic High - deterrmined (47.3 kb) Christ Church CE ...

Free Transport for Statutory School Age

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:27:03 GMT

Transport PolicyPlease remember the policy details provided on this page only apply to Staffordshire residents. If you do not live in Staffordshire, you should approach your own council for transport assistance. If your child has special educational needs and you want more details about the home to school transport policy for your child, please use this link. Decisions regarding entitlement to transport assistance are made by the School Admissions and Transport Service, Children and Lifelong Learning, Ti...

Your Staffordshire Competitions

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:43:52 GMT

Your Staffordshire gives its readers the opportunity to win loads of fab prizes in every edition. We receive entries via email and through the post. Winners are chosen at random and are contacted within 24-hours of the draw. We post the winners on this page as and when draws take place, so keep checking back. Please send your competition entries with you name, address and telephone number to: Competitions, Your Staffordshire, Communications Unit, Staffordshire County Council, County Buildings, Martin ...

Redirecting

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:48:36 GMT

Redirecting

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:31:50 GMT

Hint & Tips for Parents and Teachers

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:39:45 GMT

Hint & Tips for Parents and School Staff The YTF book award gives teenagers their say in the best fiction book of 2007. Be a part of it! Eligible Teens To take part in the YTF Award process, the youngsters need to: be 11-14 years old live or go to school in Staffordshire, or use Staffordshire Library Services A Chance to Shine! During the Celebration Day on 1st July, each of the six short-listed titles will be championed by a group of youngsters from the schools who registered to take part in t...

Shire Hall Gallery

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:56:39 GMT

Shire Hall GalleryThe Shire Hall Gallery is the largest venue in Staffordshire dedicated to providing access to, and promoting the visual arts and crafts. Situated in a fascinating Grade II listed building formerly used as the Crown Court the Shire Hall Gallery offers visitors a mixture of old and new with something for everyone! View our full Contact Details, Access information, Directions and Map The Shire Hall GalleryAt the Shire Hall Gallery our aim is to inspire, stimulate and sometimes ch...

Commissions noticeboard

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:58:10 GMT

Commissions British Summer Time aims to offer artists the opportunity to devise ways to engage local communities and develop audiences for more diverse and challenging work, utilising the Shire Hall Gallery's Inspired by Bollywood exhibition, which includes jewellery, craft, film and photography. This would be an interesting opportunity for artists who are working in new media but would also appeal to artists working in other disciplines. Inspired by Bollywood features iconic images from the National Me...

E-Tendering

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:30:43 GMT

E-Tendering What is E-Tendering? Staffordshire County Council has adopted an e-sourcing tool that enables procurement professionals and providers to conduct the strategic activities of the procurement lifecycle over the internet. It provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering activities reducing the time, effort and cost required for both buyers and providers. E-Tendering is a suite of collaborative, web-based tools that Staffordshire Purchasing is testing in collaboration with ...

Events at Your local Library

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:12:29 GMT

Events at Your Local Library A wide range of events are happening in Staffordshire Libraries. Everything from regular Reading Groups, to special events bringing some of the best writers, storytellers and performers to Staffordshire; from Baby Bounce and Rhyme to Family History. Want to find out what is going on? The list below is your starting place for events taking place in your local library. Places are limited for some events, please contact the library for more details and to book a place. ...

Contact the Team

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:56:45 GMT

The staffing in Children's Fund has changed. There are now two teams, one covering service development, commissioning and performance managment, and a Participation Team which focusses on the particpation and involvement of children and young people. For details see below and the news item on our home page. Address: 1st Floor, Wedgwood Building, Tipping Street, Stafford, Staffs. ST16 2DHLead Co-ordinator Margaret Crook ...

Barlaston Library

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:18:07 GMT

Your neighbourhood library on wheels

Standing Orders ,Procurement Rules and Instructions

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:42:59 GMT

Procurement Policy, Strategy and Contract Standing Orders Contract Standing Orders are part of the County Council's Constitution and establish the framework for the administration and control of the County Council's Procurement Arrangements. Procurement Policy, Strategy and Contract Standing Orders - September 2007 Procurement Rules and Instructions These Procurement Rules and instructions are part of the framework for the control of the County Council's procurement arrangements. Procurement Rules - ...

contact details and maps

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:40:07 GMT

Who to Contact The tendering for goods and services is handled by Staffordshire Procurement in conjunction with the four directorates of the County Council. These comprise of Children and Lifelong Learning, Development Services, Resources and Social Care and Health. Staffordshire Procurement is the central procurement function processing over 100 tenders each year for a number of clients that include Schools, Metropolitan/District Councils, Corporate Offices, Social Care and Health, Universities/College...

Tender evaluation

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:09:17 GMT

Tender Evaluation Your tender will be evaluated against pre-determined criteria and will focus on the demands of the Client and how you propose to deliver the required specification. Selection of suppliers is based on those whose tender, in the opinion of the County Council is the most economic in terms of price, quality, functionality, and service or other factors contained in the evaluation criteria. These criteria are detailed in the tender documents in order that tenderers are made aware of them and ...

Information we require

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:38:50 GMT

Information We Require The following includes information that is often mandatory for most County Council tenders and must be completed or your tender may be invalidated. PQQ stands for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. For large contracts a questionnaire assessing your capabilities for the contract you have expressed an interest in is to be completed. If short listed you will then receive the relevant tender documents. Only those suppliers that meet the required criteria will be requested to tender. Fur...

How to apply

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:41:50 GMT

How to Apply There are several ways in which you can apply for tender documentation. These include: By applying to the email address given in the OJEU publication. By selecting the contract area you are interested in from our web site and following the instructions contained therein or; Simply write to us (click here for contact details), indicating the area(s) of business you are interested in. We will then contact you and explain if a contract(s) currently exist for your products and what steps you...

E-Tendering

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:41:15 GMT

advertising of tenders

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:35:01 GMT

Advertising of Tenders All tenders we are seeking bids for, together with a full list of the contracts we negotiate, are featured on this site. These lists are updated automatically when new tenders are added. It is a legal requirement for Local Authorities that all tenders which exceed the European threshold limit of £139,893 are advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).Access to this document is only available electronically and further information is available from http://t...

Model contracts

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:19:46 GMT

Goods Services Agreement Terms 2008 v1 3 Guidance - Goods Services Agreement Terms 2008 v1 3 Services Agreement Terms 2008 v1 3 Guidance - Services Agreement Terms 2008 v1 3 Model Contract - IT Support Services Model Contract - IT System Supply and Support Model Contract - Training (short version) Model Contract - Transport (Private Hire/Taxi Vehicles) Model Contract - Transport (Public Service Vehicles)

Tender toolkit

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:06:30 GMT

Tender Toolkit The aim of this pack is to provide both procurement and non procurement staff with a simple toolkit to help tender in a simple and easy way, with minimum effort where the intended purchase carries low risk and is for less than £100,000 over the life of the contract. It will help to establish contracts in these circumstances, which are legally and commercially sound. If you have requirements which take you outside of the scope of the pack then help is available from your Procurement ...

Tender Pack

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:46:25 GMT

Tender Pack This pack is an example of a typical tender document and what it may look like. The County Council aims to standardise the look and content of the tender pack wherever possible, however, each tender will vary in content depending on the nature of goods/services sought. Tender Pack

TUPE

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:45:34 GMT

Awaiting Introduction and document

Model Contracts

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:32:53 GMT

Model Conditions of Contract The County Council has adopted standardised model conditions of contract where feasible, for particular contract areas such as: Goods and Services IT Support and Services IT Supply and Support Services Training Therefore, with any tender documentation, tenderers will also be sent the relevant model conditions of contract in which they will be asked to confirm acceptance. Where the contract is of a complex nature and/or extremely high value, it may be necessary for ...

Sustainable Procurement

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:43:57 GMT

Social, Environmental and Sustainable Procurement As a large purchaser of goods and services, the County Council has a key role to play in promoting environmental sustainability through its procurement activities, both through how and what it purchases and through its ability to encourage and influence its providers regarding environmental issues. As there is no such thing as a universally accepted definition of the term "environmentally friendly"; many claims made by less scrupulous providers may prove t...

Waste Core Strategy

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:15:12 GMT

Waste Core Strategy The Waste Core Strategy will set out a vision, objectives and spatial strategy for the development of waste management facilities in Staffordshire and the City of Stoke-on-Trent over the next 15 years. Notably, the Core Strategy will indicate the strategic sites and broad locations for the development of future waste sites. Preparing to consult on 'issues and options 2' accompanied by an invitation to submit sites optionsOn 3 July 2008 the County Council's Planning Committee approved...

Words and Phrases

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:57:03 GMT

Words and Phrases This is the glossary for the pages about and for Looked After Children. A glossary is like a dictionary - it lists words and tells you what they mean. This glossary will also tell you what a phase means or what a set of initial letters stands for. Find the word, phrase or initials in the left hand column and look at the meaning next to it. Word, phrase or initials Meaning Assessment and Action Records These are used to record how well you are doing and what might nee...

Latest Mobile Timetable

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:10:07 GMT

Mobile camera routes w/c 30.06.08 Mobile camera routes w/c 07.07.08

Wolstanton Library

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:18:30 GMT

Cycle Maps

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:25:26 GMT

Cycle Maps We have begun a programme to produce cycle maps for each district in Staffordshire. The aims of the maps are to help cyclists plan their journeys around Staffordshire. The routes shown on the maps are those that exist at present and also a number of suggested routes along quieter streets. Copies of the maps are available from tourist information centres and libraries. Alternatively, you can email carshare@staffordshire.gov.uk or phone 01785 276517 Cannock Chase ...

Discovery Zone

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:16:00 GMT

Archive Discovery Zone In days gone by, maps of Africa had large blank areas to indicate the extent of Europeans' lack of knowledge of the interior, and most visitors to the continent never ventured far from the coast. It can be like that with archives. When undertaking research it often seems easier to stick to the source materials that we are familiar with, rather than branching off in a new direction. Here we offer a variety of ways for you to explore more of what the Archive Service has to offer. ...

Care Leavers to University

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:29:01 GMT

Care Leavers to University Staffordshire University have produced the following leaflet: Care leavers into higher education (PDF, 700kb) There is also further information on the Staffordshire University website about the accomodation they offer to young people leaving care.

Leaving Care Conference

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:29:20 GMT

Staffordshire & Stoke Leaving Care Conference Staffordshire and Stoke Local Authorities held one of the first National Conferences concerning the healthy outcomes of young people Leaving Care.It followed on from Staffordshire's Joint Area Review this inspection covered all children's services. Background information (73kb) See how our day went by clicking on the following links: Programme (260kb) The Conference was opened by the Chair John Crookes Regional Change Adviser DfES. (John's role is to he...

Minerals Core Strategy

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:10:27 GMT

Minerals Core Strategy The Minerals Core Strategy will set out the vision, objectives and spatial strategy for future mineral related development within Staffordshire. Notably, the Core Strategy will indicate the strategic sites for future mineral working over the next 15 years. Preparing to consult on 'issues and options 2' including strategic sites options On 3 July 2008 the County Council's Planning Committee approved a document to be used for a second round of consultation on issues and ...

How well are we doing?

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:45:09 GMT

How well are we doing? Sustainable Strategy, Strategic Plan and Directorate Improvement Plan We have a Sustainable Strategy (currently in draft); Local Area Agreement; and a Strategic Plan. To achieve the aims and objectives there are a series of Directorate Improvement Plans. Planning resides in the Development Services Directorate. To find out more about our Corporate plans and policies click here Planning Development Control We aim to meet National Indicators set by Government, which replace...

UK Youth Parliament

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:26:32 GMT

The UK Youth Parliament gives young people of the UK aged between 11 and 18 a voice! The voice of the Youth Parliament is heard and listened to by local and national governments and other agencies who have an interest in the views and needs of young people. Elections are held every February to choose Staffordshire's members of the UK Youth Parliament and deputy members. All four members (MYP's)and their deputies (DMYP's)will represent Staffordshire in the West Midlands Youth Parliament, and will also sit...

Online Library Catalogue

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:36:40 GMT

Please note that you may experience difficulties with the online catalogue and the telephone renewal hotline on Sunday 6th July due to essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Visit the online catalogue to search, renew and request. Some information about our search system: Library Catalogue - Anyone can search for books, language courses, CDs, talking books, videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs, and Playstation games. Borrower Information - If you are a library member you ca...

Right to Roam

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:29:58 GMT

Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 Access Land Mapping The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 created new rights to walk on 'access land' - generally mountain, moor, heath and down registered common land. These areas have been identified on maps so that everyone knows where to walk. The west (Area 7), covers Shropshire, part of Staffordshire (excluding that part within the Peak District National Park), part of Derbyshire (excluding that part within the Peak District National Park), Heref...

What is a Right of Way ?

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:12:20 GMT

What is a Right of Way? Public rights of way are highways over which members of the public have the legal rights of passage across someone else's land. The County Council has a statutory duty to keep public paths open and available for use at all times. There are three categories of public path shown on the County Council's current Definitive Map: Public Footpath over which the right of way is on foot only Public Bridleway over which the right of way is on foot, on horse or on bicycle. Cyclists must giv...

Countryside Events

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:06:53 GMT

Events Staffordshire is a beautiful rural County of scenic contrast and there is no better way to explore Staffordshire's lovely countryside than by walking or riding. We will advertise special events on these pages if they aren't covered in our published programme as below. If you are planning an event on one of our Country Parks then you will need to apply to us for authorisation. Click the links to download an Event Application Form for either the north or south of the County. A list of Countryside...

Staffordshire Record Office Home

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:18:04 GMT

Please follow this link for the Online Catalogue Your views on our services: your views comments form (PDF document)

Countryside front page

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:07:53 GMT

Countryside Staffordshire is a beautiful rural county of scenic contrast, stretching from the gritstone hills on the edge of the Peak District National Park, to the flood plains of the river Trent, to the edge of the West Midlands conurbation. The area includes the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the National Forest, together with the Forest of Mercia, a community forest. We aim to provide members of the public with the chance to sample the variety of Staffordshire countryside via an e...

Burntwood Library

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:03:11 GMT

Mobile Libraries S

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:18:06 GMT

S Unless otherwise stated, all mobile library visits take place on alternate weeks (once a fortnight). Town/Village Stop Salt Primrose Cottage Ivy Cottage Hollybush Salt Cottage Sandon Scallywags Pearl Cottage Seighford Cooper Perry Primary School The Bungalows Seisdon Seven Stars Shareshill Manor Drive St Marys Close Elms Lane Wolverhampton Road Sheen Dovefield Cross Cottage Ball Ridge Farm Woolaway

Mobile Libraries R

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:18:05 GMT

R Unless otherwise stated, all mobile library visits take place on alternate weeks (once a fortnight) Town/Village Stop Ramshorn Telephone Kiosk Rangemore Clubhouse Ranton Village Hall Ranton Green Hand and Cleaver Reapsmoor Swallow Moss Park House Rocester Church Lane Millbank Drive Community Centre Riverside Drive/Eaton Road Rolleston Rolleston Club Rookery Chip Shop Rugeley Sneydlands Ravenhill Terrace The Laurels ...

Mobile Libraries Q

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:18:04 GMT

Q Unless otherwise stated, all mobile library visits take place on alternate weeks (once a fortnight). Town/Village Stop Quarnford/Flash Springhead Road Junction Post Office Travellers Rest Lower Summerhill Colshaw Lane End

Mobile Libraries H

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:18:32 GMT

H Unless otherwise stated, all mobile library visits take place on alternate weeks (once a fortnight). Town/Village Stop Hales Hales Court Hammerwich Ashmole Club Burntwood Road Park Road Hamstell Ridware Bus Layby Hanbury Old Crown Inn Post Office Hanch Hall Cottages Hanchurch Kennels Handsacre See Armitage/Handsacre Harlaston Manor Lane Harriseahead Harriseahead Playgroup High Street (Post Office) High Street (Sands Road) ...

Mobile Libraries F

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:18:44 GMT

F Unless otherwise stated, all mobile library visits take place on alternate weeks (once a fortnight) Town/Village Stop Farley Telephone Kiosk Fazeley Albert Road Reindeer Road Dama Road The Longwood Manor Road Fazeley Morgan Road Bitterscote Lane Brookend Fazeley Mother Goose Nursery Tame Court Featherstone Park Lane Greenaway Court Featherstone School The Leas Larkspur Drive Paradise Lane Whitgreave Court ...

Stoke Reprographic Services (Archives)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:49:49 GMT

Stoke on Trent City Archives Reprographic Services Our Service Standard Our standard is to notify you of the completion and cost of your copies/microform prints within 6 working days of the receipt of your order. Full details of all of our service standards can be found in The Archive Service and You. Payments Customers will be notified of the total cost of their order on completion of the work. Please do not make payment until requested to do so. Methods of payment Photocopying: how much does it c...

M8 ROUTE 5 (Alternate Fridays)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:18:31 GMT

M8 Route 5 (Alternate Fridays) - This route is operated from Uttoxeter Blackshaw Moor Tittesworth Estate 10.00 - 10.10 Quarnford/Flash Springhead Road Junction 10.25 - 10.35 Flash School 10.45 - 11.30 Travellers Rest 11.35 - 11.55 Lower Summerhill 12.00 - 12.05 Colshaw Lane End 12.10 - 12.15 Hollinsclough Chapel 12.25 - 12.55 Longnor The Square 2.05 - 2.35 Old Saw Mill 2.40- 2.45 Barrowmoor Badgers Croft 2.50 - 3.00 Reapsmoor Sw...

M8 ROUTE 4 (Alternate Thursdays)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:18:03 GMT

M8 Route 4 (Alternate Thursdays) - This route is operated from Uttoxeter Huntley Coal Yard 9.20 - 9.30 Winnothdale Birch Rise 9.40 - 9.50 Bradley in the Moors Rest Cottage 10.05 - 10.15 Threapwood Highwayman 10.20 - 10.30 Freehay Mandalay 10.40 - 10.50 Meerbrook Cottage 11.45 - 11.55 Swythamley Swythamley Centre 12.15 - 12.30 Wincle Ship Inn 12.40 - 12.55 Rushton Gel-Gorse 1.45 - 1.50 Portabello 1.55 - 2.15 Earlsway Farm 2.25 - 2.30 B...

M4 ROUTE 9 (Alternate Thursdays)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:18:30 GMT

M4 Route 9 (Alternate Thursdays) - This route is operated from Stafford Kidsgrove Hollinwood Close(Housecall only) 10.30 - 10.40 Hollins Grange 10.50 - 11.05 Hollins Grange(Housecall only) 11.05 - 11.15 Harriseahead Harriseahead Playgroup 11.35 - 11.45 High Street (Post Office) 11.50 - 12.00 High Street (Sands Road) 12.05 - 12.35 Sands Road (Housecall) 12.40 - 12.45 Long Lane 12.50 - 1.05 White Hill Sandpiper Court 1.55 - 2.1...

exhibition archive

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:26:15 GMT

Exhibition Archive Iron Works15 March - 11 May Following the journey of ten newly commissioned pieces from concept to completion, this exhibition examines the methods, techniques and practices used in contemporary cast iron. Iron Works During Summer 2007, artists from across the UK and US gathered in Ironbridge to experience the raw power and natural beauty of one of the oldest elements in the universe, creating new work in a small, self made cupola. Contemporary artists working with ...

Staffordshire County Council

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:45:27 GMT

Transport and Highways Homepage

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:07:55 GMT

Safety cameras, public transport, report roads and lighting faults online. Transport and Highways Repairing the roads Welcome to the Transport and Highways section of Staffordshire County Council's website. By using the links on the left you will be able to find information on the services we provide and useful information for travellers through Staffordshire. Staffordshire County Council has a demanding job to look after the transport needs of the County. The County is busy plann...