• Crews will be starting improvements between Endon and Brown Edge to make the roads safer.
• Work will begin on Monday 23 February and is due to take four to five days to complete.
• Improvements include new 30mph signs and safety camera, upgraded Give Way sign and new road markings.

• Phase two of the Borough Road cycleway works is now complete and remains on track for a May finish.

• There will now be a two-week pause on the project to allow for other essential road repairs on Stapenhill Road.

• Work on the cycleway will restart at the beginning of March.

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.

• Repairs being carried out at A519 Newcastle Road between Mill Meece and Cotes Heath.
• Work starts today (Monday 16 February) and is expected to take five days to complete.
• Rolling road closure in effect between 8am and 4pm daily.

• Highways crew responsible for gritting highest village in England visits local school in Staffordshire Moorlands.

• The crew showed Blackshaw Moor First School pupils their gritter and explained how grit works

• School staff say that the children loved the experience, while the gritting crew enjoyed the children's enthusiasm and questions

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

• New Staffy Trail of 3D sculptures aims to boost Staffordshire’s visitor economy

• Businesses encouraged to sponsor, with opportunities from £100

• Part of the 10th Staffordshire Day celebrations, supporting a £2.7bn visitor economy

• New highways approach is already improving how roadworks are planned and communicated.

• £15m investment will speed up tackling road defects through local repair teams.

• Emphasis is on local repair teams who can act quickly when problems arise

• Preparation works take place in Stone ahead of major summer improvements
• Investigations to take two weeks - including school half-term
• Lane closures and signals in place on ring road