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Martin Murray, Leader of Staffordshire County Council, has responded to the news that Carlsberg Britvic is considering closing Marston’s Brewery and its ‘primary’ logistics operation, with the potential loss of 303 jobs.

• Plans cover provision from 0 to 25-years-old
• Approval means 90% of historic SEND debt paid by Government
• Rising demand still outstrips Government funding

• Good progress has been made to install traffic lights and remodel a bus stop on Henhurst Hill.

• The full road closure will be lifted to allow through traffic this week.

• The new 7.5 tonne vehicle weight restriction is now in force along the B5017, with signs installed.

• A highways scheme to reconstruct the U4012 Bretby Lane in Burton starts next week.

• The junctions of Moat Bank, Melbourne Avenue and Empire Road will also be resurfaced during the project.

• The £734,000 project is expected to take around two months.

• First ever October half-term HAF programme launches for eligible children aged five to 16
• Bookings open 5 October, with free activities, meals and paid places available
• Activities include Halloween crafts, sports, outdoor adventures and rock climbing

• Major Stafford road scheme for commercial development moves to final phase

• Overnight surfacing takes place this month

• One-way order to be removed after works