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Community and living

Staffordshire communities are the heart of our county and we want to make sure they are safe prosperous places to live and work.

We work with our partners across the county, including the police, fire authority, district and borough councils to get to the heart of what matters to local people

Projects helping people remain independent with support from their own communities

Projects helping people remain independent with support from their own communities

Description
Lunch clubs for older people, befriending groups, healthy eating projects, exercise and dance classes are some of the projects making a real difference in Staffordshire communities.
Date:
19 November 2024
Major refurbishment of Staffordshire library reaches significant  milestone

Major refurbishment of Staffordshire library reaches significant milestone

Description
A £1.3million refurbishment of Burton Library is almost complete – with the main part of the building newly fitted out and now open to visitors.
Date:
18 November 2024
Staffordshire organisations recognised in King's Awards for Voluntary Service

Staffordshire organisations recognised in King's Awards for Voluntary Service

Description
Seven voluntary groups from across Staffordshire have been honoured with His Majesty The King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).
Date:
14 November 2024
East Staffordshire group wins MBE of volunteering awards

East Staffordshire group wins MBE of volunteering awards

Description
A community group that has supported thousands of people has received the highest possible accolade that can be given to local voluntary organisations in the UK.
Date:
14 November 2024
Staffordshire schools receive funding boost to expand before and after school childcare

Staffordshire schools receive funding boost to expand before and after school childcare

Description
Schools across Staffordshire are set to benefit from funding to expand before and after school childcare to support working parents.
Date:
13 November 2024
Recycling centre reopens

Recycling centre reopens

Description
Wombourne household waste recycling centre will reopen on Friday, 15 November, after it was temporarily closed by subsidence.
Date:
13 November 2024
Carbon emissions continue to fall as local efforts align with COP29

Carbon emissions continue to fall as local efforts align with COP29

Description
Staffordshire County Council is making significant progress toward its net-zero goal by 2050, with a series of impactful initiatives that have already achieved a 52% reduction in emissions since 2019.
Date:
11 November 2024
Bookings now open for winter holiday activities in Staffordshire

Bookings now open for winter holiday activities in Staffordshire

Description
Thousands of children and young people will be able to enjoy a range of exciting activities this festive period as part of Staffordshire's Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme.
Date:
11 November 2024
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