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
- Description
- Staffordshire County Council is using its community recovery fund to back the Burntwood Be A Friend group, which is doing great work in its community.
- Date:
- 12 January 2023
- Description
- The exploratory works are needed ahead of a major resurfacing scheme in April, part of a £5.2 million investment by the county council into improving eight major gateways into the county's towns.
- Date:
- 12 January 2023
- Description
- The Veterans' Foundation grant scheme is now open for applications from groups who work with those in need among serving armed forces personnel, veterans and their immediate families. The grant scheme has been running since 2016 and has provided more than £14 million to organisations.
- Date:
- 09 January 2023
- Description
- Every year, tens of thousands of children across the UK need someone to provide foster care. Staffordshire currently has around 400 foster families, however the service is aiming to recruit a further 60 families this year.
- Date:
- 09 January 2023
- Description
- Over 95 entries from across the county of Staffordshire have been whittled down for the next stage, which includes a potential mystery visit from the independent judges, to help decide the overall winners in the 19 categories.
- Date:
- 05 January 2023
- Description
- Staffordshire County Council's Trading Standards Service wants consumers to make informed decisions about food and diet and to seek out reliable advice and support - such as that from the NHS.
- Date:
- 04 January 2023
- Description
- New Year sales are traditionally a busy time for retailers when goods are heavily discounted. Staffordshire County Council's trading standards service wants people to shop safely and stay alert to avoid falling victim to scams or being duped by fake websites or counterfeit goods.
- Date:
- 03 January 2023
- Description
- Staffordshire people have been recognised in His Majesty the King's first New Year Honours for their contribution to society.
- Date:
- 30 December 2022