• Robin Hall appointed Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills.
• He replaces Martin Murray, who is now Leader of the Council.
• Robin brings with him 30+ years’ senior industry experience.

• Sixteen adult social care workers and three teams have been recognised for their work in social work
• Over 300 were nominated by their colleagues this year
• The British Association of Social Workers, who run the awards event, has featured their accomplishments online as part of their World Social Work Day celebrations

Nominations for the 2026 Dignity in Care Awards will open on Wednesday 1 April celebrating the compassion, respect and dedication shown by professional carers of adults. Unpaid Carers will also be recognised at ceremony later this year

• More than 2,000 carers have accessed training through new social care learning platform
• The training launched as a pilot in 2025 and has proven to be successful
• The learning portal offers free or low-cost courses and includes e-learning and in-person training sessions

• People urged to have their say on local government reorganisation

• Consultation on proposals to replace county, district, borough and city councils with a smaller number of new unitary councils

• Deadline is Thursday 26 March

• Reform UK members have elected Martin Murray as their new Leader in Staffordshire.
• Martin will remain in his existing post until the county council's Leader is formally selected at Full Council.
• Hayley Coles has been appointed as Deputy Group Leader.

• Residents can now enter a competition to design a Staffy statue for a major new public art trail.

• A copy of Staffy's outline can be downloaded online or collected from any Staffordshire library.

• Up to three winners will be picked, whose designs will be brought to life by professional local artists.

• Councillor Sean Bagguley has been appointed Staffordshire County Council’s new Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, leading on the budget, contracts and performance.

• A former marine engineer and financial services professional, he was elected in May 2025 and has held roles on audit, pensions and scrutiny committees.

• He has pledged to maintain a balanced budget, deliver value for money, scrutinise spending and explore new income opportunities despite ongoing financial pressures.

Acting Leader Martin Murray has reacted to the recent Government announcement on Foundation Strategic Authorities.

• New Strategic Direction for county council approved

• Plan focuses on five core priorities

• Communities at heart of two-year direction