• Children across Staffordshire are learning vital road safety skills through the Stepping Out programme.

• The scheme helps Year 3 and 4 pupils build confidence walking safely near roads.

• Practical, supervised training supports safer independent travel.

• Nine out of ten Staffordshire parents (93.2%) have been allocated their first choice secondary school for September, with almost 99% securing one of their top three preferences.
• The results exceed last year’s national and regional average of around 83% and reflect close working between the council, schools and neighbouring authorities.
• Families are being informed from today (Monday)

• £260k improvement scheme at Dimsdale Parade West in Newcastle completed.

• Work included road resurfacing and kerb/ironworks repairs.

• Part of new Roadmap towards better and safer roads.

• Children can book their place for free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme activities.

• Runs from Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026.

• Teenagers also can take part in development and training opportunities.

• Work has now started on Phase 3/5 of the Borough Road cycleway project in Burton.

• This latest phase will see crews work on Wellington Street and will take around two weeks to complete.

• Work paused for two weeks to allow for repairs on Stapenhill Road without causing excessive disruption.

• Trentham Estate is the first organisation to sponsor a ‘Staffy’ sculpture for a new public art trail celebrating 10 years of Staffordshire Day.

• The sculpture will be displayed in Stafford during the 10-week trail before returning to Trentham as a lasting legacy.

• Painted by local schoolchildren, the sculpture will feature Trentham’s colours and help promote Staffordshire to visitors and businesses.

• Trading Standards warn of illegal skin-lightening products being sold on high streets.

• These products can contain banned chemicals that pose serious health risks.

• Advice includes never to buy from unverified sellers or social media accounts, never use on children and always speak to your doctor before use.

• IT specialist lands ideal job role through county council programme

• Stafford based ICT company partners with Staffordshire Jobs and Careers Service

• Employment brokers on hand to match organisations with ideal candidates

Janet Higgins, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet member for Education and SEND, has responded to Government proposals to change the way support is delivered for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

• Free books are available at Burton Library for this year's World Book Day

• World Book Day takes place on Thursday 5 March to promote joy of reading

• 12 titles are available up until 15 March or while stocks last