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- Residents observing Ramadan are being urged to continue following the latest coronavirus guidance and taking up the vaccine when eligible.
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- 16 April 2021
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- All people over 45 in England can now book a Covid jab and the County Council is encouraging people not to delay and book their vaccination.
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- 16 April 2021
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- Families invited to take part in a mass Covid testing pilot in Tamworth are being reminded to drop off their tests at the special collection points by 7pm this evening. (Friday)
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- 16 April 2021
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- Residents in two Tamworth wards taking part in a Covid-19 testing pilot are being reminded they have just two days to drop their completed kits.
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- 15 April 2021
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- A total of £18 million will be allocated to improve Staffordshire classrooms, outdoor spaces and expand the schools that need it over the next year.
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- 17 March 2021
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- Staffordshire County Council's Cabinet today approved spending £2.2 million received from the Department of Education to deliver a Holiday Activities and Food programme through the Summer and Christmas holidays, as well as this Easter.
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- 17 March 2021
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- Staffordshire County Council's cabinet has approved plans targeting road safety and sustainable transport schemes, including the upgrade of busy junctions, updating traffic signals and improving footways and cycle paths.
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- 17 March 2021
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- Cannock Chase, Chasewater and Greenway Bank will all benefit after owners Staffordshire County Council coordinated funding from the EU's European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and committed money raised from car parking fees at country parks. Lichfield District Council is also contributing towards improvements at Chasewater Country Park.
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- 17 March 2021
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- People eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine in Burton are being given another opportunity to book their slot at a local community centre.
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- 17 March 2021
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- A £5million countywide package of support programmes for small businesses and apprentices has been launched through a Staffordshire councils partnership.
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- 16 March 2021
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- Staffordshire County Council is reminding residents of the importance of getting a Covid test and highlighting the range of options available.
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- 15 March 2021
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- Health chiefs are calling on Burton residents to make sure they get tested, get vaccinated when eligible and follow the rules to help bring cases down even further.
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- 15 March 2021
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- Small businesses in Staffordshire can learn how they can grow their operations and increase productivity through a new county programme.
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- 15 March 2021
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- A 60-acre extension to a major Staffordshire business park which could provide up to 1,700 new jobs is well on schedule for completion this summer thanks to the continued drive and commitment by the three councils behind the development.
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- 15 March 2021