A new visitor mascot for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent has been launched at a major tourism conference at Uttoxeter Racecourse today.

People looking to improve their health in the new year are being reminded to rely on trusted sources for advice, not from social media or online influencers.

Staffordshire County Council is aiming to deliver more for residents and businesses, protect key frontline services and meet its legal duty to balance the books – all with one of the lowest county council taxes in England.

As the New Year begins, Staffordshire’s countryside and environment team reflects on their major achievements throughout 2025, which has helped protect rare wildlife and care for some of the county’s most special landscapes.

Staffordshire County Council has unveiled a new partnership Domestic Abuse Strategy, setting out a bold vision to tackle domestic abuse and help victims.

Peter Mason, Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways said:

Staffordshire highways crews have been working through the night to keep the county moving as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and freezing conditions.

A trial bus service linking four South Staffordshire villages with Wolverhampton city centre starts this month.

An £115,000 highways project in Cannock is due to begin next week (12 January).

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's position as a leading location to invest and do business will again be showcased at a national investor event in May.