While most people will be opening presents and tucking into their Christmas turkey, Staffordshire County Council’s fleet of 37 gritters and associated crews will still be ready to spring into action if needed.

Staffordshire County Council Trading Standards has supported Staffordshire Police and Lichfield District Council’s Environmental Health team, who have secured court action for the closures.

Trading Standards officers at Staffordshire County Council have launched an investigation following the seizure of illicit tobacco and illegal vapes in East Staffordshire.

Staffordshire's county farms estate has delivered another strong year, continuing to provide vital opportunities for new and progressing farmers while generating income for public services.

Hundreds of families across Staffordshire will receive Christmas gifts this year thanks to the county’s Family Hubs and kind donations from local charities.

Care leavers in Staffordshire will receive additional festive joy thanks to a store’s community project which linked to a county council programme.

Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards service have supported Staffordshire Police and Tamworth Borough Council who have secured a closure order on a second shop in Tamworth town centre.

A county council business support programme has helped a Stafford-based community performing arts school to take off and provide confidence-boosting dance classes in its community.

Students at a Staffordshire college have explored their vision for the shaping of a town centre in a workshop event this week.

A long-term plan has been updated and approved to reflect Staffordshire’s latest transport priorities and put community needs and choice first.