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- Martin Murray, Acting Leader of Staffordshire County Council, said: "It is hugely disappointing that, instead of a conversation around genuine devolution and the benefits that could bring to the county, the government are more interested in a conversation around delaying local democracy."
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- 19 December 2025
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- A county council business support programme has helped a Stafford-based community performing arts school to take off and provide confidence-boosting dance classes in its community.
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- 18 December 2025
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- Students at a Staffordshire college have explored their vision for the shaping of a town centre in a workshop event this week.
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- 18 December 2025
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- Staffordshire County Council's Trading Standards service have supported Staffordshire Police and Tamworth Borough Council who have secured a closure order on a second shop in Tamworth town centre.
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- 18 December 2025
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- Water levels at Chasewater reservoir are being gradually lowered to allow work on the dam wall.
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- 2 December 2025
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- Supporting local enterprise in Staffordshire will ensure the local economy continues to thrive – the county council's deputy leader has said ahead of Small Business Saturday.
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- 1 December 2025
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- A shop in Lichfield found selling illegal cigarettes and vapes will remain closed for another three months following a successful joint operation between Lichfield District Council and Staffordshire County Council.
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- 1 December 2025
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- Families and history lovers are invited to a series of events and activities in the run up to Christmas at the Staffordshire History Centre.
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- 1 December 2025
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- A new phase of the Staffordshire Warmer Homes programme has opened for applications.
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- 1 December 2025
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- People travelling into Brewood in South Staffordshire from the west of the village are being advised to use alternative routes due to an emergency canal bridge closure caused by a burst water main.
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- 29 November 2025
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- A commitment to producing the most nutritious meat with a grass-fed herd is the key driver for business by a couple on one of Staffordshire County Council's farm holdings.
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- 28 November 2025
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- A structural engineer whose business operates globally from its Staffordshire base has been given a vital helping hand from a county council support programme.
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- 28 November 2025
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- Highways crews in Staffordshire have filled nearly 18,000 potholes in just five months, new figures have revealed.
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- 28 November 2025
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- Staffordshire County Council submitted its final plan to Government today (Friday November 28) for the creation of the two new authorities of Staffordshire East and Staffordshire West.
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- 28 November 2025