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New partnership to tackle climate change marks its first year

New partnership to tackle climate change marks its first year

Description
Getting Staffordshire's councils working together, delivering on ten pledges to make the county sustainable and a new plan with local communities to help combat climate change. These are just some of the successes of the Staffordshire Sustainability Board in their first year.
Date:
17 March 2023
Staffordshire food business ahead of the game in cutting out plastics

Staffordshire food business ahead of the game in cutting out plastics

Description
John Evans, owner of Jojo's in Stafford, has turned his back on polluting plastic waste in favour of biodegradable cardboard, in a bid to do his bit for the environment.
Date:
07 March 2023
People urged to join #StaffsEngineSwitchOff to help clean up county's air

People urged to join #StaffsEngineSwitchOff to help clean up county's air

Description
This week, Staffordshire County Council has launched an ambitious campaign to encourage as many businesses and organisations as possible to become anti-idling zones throughout March.
Date:
02 March 2023
Have Your Say on Flood Risk Management Strategy in Staffordshire

Have Your Say on Flood Risk Management Strategy in Staffordshire

Description
As the Lead Local Flood Authority, Staffordshire County Council today (Wednesday, February 15) launched a four-week consultation to gather views on is updated strategy to minimise and mitigate flood.
Date:
20 February 2023
People urged to spruce up their garden in free tree giveaway

People urged to spruce up their garden in free tree giveaway

Description
Staffordshire County Council is making 5,000 free trees available for residents to plant in their gardens at home.
Date:
14 February 2023
Giant carbon bubble to tour Staffordshire

Giant carbon bubble to tour Staffordshire

Description
The 10-metre bubble installation due to tour in summer 2023 will help people to visualise how their daily activities can impact carbon emissions.
Date:
23 January 2023
Staffordshire sets out long-term plan for protecting its nature and wildlife

Staffordshire sets out long-term plan for protecting its nature and wildlife

Description
A new long-term strategy to recover, protect and enhance Staffordshire's nature and wildlife took its first steps following a meeting of key organisations this week.
Date:
07 December 2022
Future plans unveiled for country parks

Future plans unveiled for country parks

Description
Staffordshire County Council is putting forward plans to widen and increase enjoyment of its country parks, while protecting plants and wildlife, to promote healthy living, encourage the green agenda and support individuals and small businesses.
Date:
07 December 2022
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