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• £400k road works start 7 April and will last around 4 weeks
• Works include repairs to kerbs and ironwork, then full resurfacing on Walsall Road
• Traffic lights will be in place 7–17 April, with overnight closures from 20 April (diversions signed)

• Families can enjoy a range of Easter activities at Cannock Chase and Chasewater Country Park.

•Events include environmental games, creative crafts and the imaginative “Chase Creatures” experience for children aged 5–12.

• Visitors are encouraged to have fun while respecting the countryside by sticking to paths and protecting wildlife.

• Staffordshire Libraries staff give their recommended books for Easter.

• Books range from thrillers to cook books to children's stories, all of which can be found in the county's libraries.

• Libraries also act as hubs for local communities and access points for many services and groups.

• Trading Standards warns of Easter food with banned ingredients

• Many products unsafe due to harmful ingredients, unlawful labelling or missing allergy information

• Advice includes only buying from reputable sellers, check packaging and be wary of heavy discounts

• Robin Hall appointed Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills.
• He replaces Martin Murray, who is now Leader of the Council.
• Robin brings with him 30+ years’ senior industry experience.

• New and enhanced bus services in villages near Stone start this week

• Services include Yarnfield, Swynnerton, Cold Meece, Norton, Walton and Aston-by-Stone

• One service restored after being lost several years ago