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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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- Staffordshire communities worried about the spread of solar farms and battery storage sites across the county's countryside are invited to join Staffordshire County Council's call for better planning regulations.
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- 28 November 2025
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- An innovative scheme launched by Staffordshire County Council this year, which supplies care leavers with good-quality used furniture to set up homes, has won a national award.
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- 28 November 2025
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- Parents of primary-school-aged children across Staffordshire continue to benefit from more before and after school childcare.
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- 27 November 2025
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- A crossroad in Cheadle has been changed from a 'give way' to a 'stop' junction after safety concerns were raised by the local community.
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- 26 November 2025
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- Avid birch watchers are being invited to along to guided birdwatch walks at Cannock Chase this November, offering the perfect chance to spot some of the beautiful migratory birds arriving for the winter months.
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- 26 November 2025
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- People in Staffordshire can grab a household bargain or Christmas gift and support a community group or charity at the same time at a series of pop-up sales events run by the county council.
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- 25 November 2025
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- A North Staffordshire charity helping people overcome loneliness and complex needs has found the perfect home at one of Staffordshire County Council's enterprise centres.
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- 24 November 2025
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- One million pounds has been saved in just six months by Staffordshire County Council by using cash reserves instead of borrowing.
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- 24 November 2025
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- The County Council's Cabinet Finance Lead has called for the Chancellor to support good councils, protect vital services and back business, farmers and growth in Staffordshire in her budget on Wednesday.
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- 24 November 2025
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- A pilot scheme using voice-activated technology to help socially isolated residents in rural Staffordshire stay connected and live more independently has started.
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- 24 November 2025