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- Micro businesses in Staffordshire are being backed by a county council grant scheme – giving them essential support through the coronavirus crisis.
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- 21 May 2020
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- The number of gloves, masks, aprons and other safety equipment delivered by Staffordshire County Council to the care frontline has now topped one million.
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- 21 May 2020
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- People looking to keep themselves entertained over the bank holiday weekend are being reminded of the range of e-books and e-magazines available from Staffordshire's libraries service.
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- 21 May 2020
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- Looked-after Staffordshire youngsters taking their first steps towards independence are being given more support during the current Covid-19 crisis.
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- 21 May 2020
Latest news
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- The 2,000th emergency food parcel from Staffordshire County Council for vulnerable residents without any support network is being delivered this week.
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- 18 May 2020
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- Staffordshire County Council leader Philip Atkins said: "This news is devastating for all employees concerned and their families. While we await the detail, we will do all we can, working with our partners such as Jobcentre Plus, the local enterprise partnership and our district and borough councils to ensure all the support is there at this difficult time."
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- 15 May 2020
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- Staffordshire businesses and traders are getting advice ahead of a national ban on the sale of Menthol cigarettes.
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- 15 May 2020
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- Residents are being urged to stagger their visits to Staffordshire's household waste recycling centres, to prevent long queues when they reopen.
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- 13 May 2020
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- Staffordshire County Council spending to help the local care sector manage the impact of the coronavirus is set to increase to almost £20m since the start of the pandemic.
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- 13 May 2020
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- Car parks at Staffordshire County Council's country parks will begin a phased reopening from Wednesday, 13th May.
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- 12 May 2020
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- Care workers across Staffordshire's frontline will be in the spotlight this week as part of the County Council's Coronavirus Hidden Heroes campaign.
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- 11 May 2020
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- Every day almost 400 foster families across Staffordshire provide a loving and stable home to around 700 children and young people, and this commitment from families is ongoing during the coronavirus outbreak.
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- 11 May 2020
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- Residents and businesses across Staffordshire are being urged to stick to key advice and stay alert after the Prime Minister set out a new coronavirus roadmap for the country this evening.
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- 11 May 2020
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- An expansion of a major Staffordshire business park has moved into the next phase with preparation for factory platforms and services infrastructure works starting.
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- 7 May 2020