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Kerrie Pope Trentham Estate

Staffordshire Ambassador of the Year crowned

• We Are Staffordshire Ambassador of the Year announced at Chambers of Commerce Business Awards

• It recognises businesses or individuals who have gone above and beyond to tell the Staffordshire story

• Kerrie Pope from Trentham Estate is award winner

10 July 2026

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collapsed wall at Wetley Rocks

Repair work starts on collapsed retaining wall

• Repair work starts this week on the collapsed wall in Wetley Rocks.
• Traffic lights will stay in place for 4–6 weeks during the works.
• The wall will be rebuilt and strengthened to make it more resilient.

Rising Star Award winners Dawn and Robert Brinkley

Foster carers honoured at special Staffordshire awards ceremony

• Foster families in Staffordshire were recognised for their work at an awards ceremony on Friday 22 May

• The Fostering Star Awards celebrates the commitment and positive impact of local carers

• The awards are hosted by the Staffordshire County Council Fostering Service

People gathered in front of trees with their backs to us as they look outwards - some with binoculars. The sun is rising in the distance, casting the shadows of the people and the trees behind them.

Council celebrates countryside volunteers and urges others to join in

• Staffordshire County Council is taking the opportunity to thank its countryside volunteers during National Volunteers’ Week.

• Volunteers help visitors, assist with conservation work, and support a variety of wildlife projects.

• Last year saw a 30% rise in volunteers and SCC is encouraging more people to get involved.

Martin Rogerson with members of campaign with travel assistance cards at a bus stop

Travel made easier: New inclusive transport campaign launches

• Staffordshire County Council launches new campaign making public transport easier for those with disabilities

• Campaign raises awareness of barriers disabled people face and offers resources, such as Travel Assistance Cards to show to drivers

• Campaign runs until September 2026 and includes a dedicated webpage with resources

A mother deer and her fawn on the grass at Chasewater Country Park

Please do not disturb baby deer that appear ‘abandoned'

• Countryside visitors are urged not to touch or move fawns huddled alone in undergrowth.

• Deer mothers often leave their young hidden in long grass while they go off in search of food.

• People are also reminded not to feed any deer as it can lead to devastating consequences.

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