Staffordshire County Council has confirmed it will dedicate itself to immediate environmental issues rather than pursuing unfunded targets a generation away.
Internet safety classes for children, community allotments, gardening clubs, and an Alzheimer's support group were some of the projects supported by Staffordshire County Council’s Community Fund last year.
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure plans in Staffordshire using government funding are set to be refocused to reflect the county’s rural nature and wider community needs.
Staffordshire businesses will benefit from an extra £1 million funding to enable them to cut energy bills thanks to a successful county council support programme.
Thousands of people from across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will be supported into meaningful employment as part of a long-term plan launched by the county council and a range of partners.