Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet today (Tuesday, Nov 4) agreed to submit to Government a proposal for two new unitary councils representing the East and West of Staffordshire - to replace the county, city, district and borough councils of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Small businesses looking to stand out this Christmas are being encouraged to get in touch with a county council support programme.

Work on a £110,000 highways scheme to improve a major route in Lichfield is complete.

Highways crews have finished their work restoring and strengthening Dayhole Bridge in the scenic Manifold Valley.

Tourism and hospitality businesses will learn about the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Local Visitor Economy Partnership’s (LVEP) goals and objectives for the county’s visitor economy at a major event in January.

With Halloween creeping up, Staffordshire’s countryside teams are reminding residents that leaving pumpkins in parks for the wildlife is more trick than treat for them.

Poultry owners and birdkeepers in Staffordshire are being asked to keep their birds indoors to help prevent the spread of bird flu.

As the nights grow longer, Staffordshire County Council’s investment in modern LED streetlights is helping to keep the county’s roads safer and brighter whilst making big cost savings.

Residents in Wetley Rocks in the Staffordshire Moorlands have praised highways workers from Staffordshire County Council for their professionalism, helpfulness and for the quality of the work carried out.

Staffordshire County Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of its 43 libraries.