 Carers in Staffordshire are being given the chance to shape a county-wide strategy.
Staffordshire County Council and the NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups in Stafford have put together a draft strategy for carers, which sets out how they want to work with them in future, and what their priorities for working with them are.
Now, carers of all ages have the chance to influence the strategy and feedback on the seven identified priorities, which will influence how the county council and other agencies work with carers.
Carers can read the strategy and fill in a survey at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/carers.
 A new initiative is helping eligible people across Staffordshire get funded first time central heating
Staffordshire Warmer Homes is a programme managed by the county council and is helping address issues affecting fuel poor households with a £150m Warm Homes Fund established by National Grid.
The programme is being delivered in partnership with EON and local district and borough councils in the county.
This is a fantastic initiative that will keep residents warm, and the council need your help to make referrals into the scheme.
To find out more about the scheme, check your eligibility and apply, visit: www.staffordshirewarmerhomes.co.uk
 Hundreds of local community projects are having a real impact on Staffordshire people with funding and backing from county councillors.
First Aid awareness training, a charity providing days out for adults with learning difficulties, IT equipment for a support centre and help for a plastic recycling shop are amongst the projects funded through the Staffordshire Local Community Fund.
Over the last year, the fund has supported 525 community projects from across the county with organisations and groups receiving £437,082.
Coming Soon: Later this month a new community fund will be launched aimed at supporting projects that help children or promote health and wellbeing. You can find out more on our website later this summer.
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 IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire takes place on Sunday 9 June.
The event will start at Chasewater, and for the first time ever, will take in the historic Stafford Castle before finishing in Stafford Town Centre.
As part of the IRONMAN competition there will be temporary road closures in place on Sunday June 9 to ensure the safety of the competitors and spectators. People can find out more and plan ahead if need be by visiting www.ironman.com.
For further details on the road closures please e-mail staffordshire70.3@ironmanroadaccess.com or call 03330 11 66 00.
 Major changes to train services in Staffordshire have been introduced to help improve passengers’ experience and benefit business
Last month, the biggest changes to rail timetables in the region in over a decade took effect. New services will increase capacity, bring more through journey opportunities and increase evening frequencies and later trains.
The new timetables will be on services operated by West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern.
More information on the new services can be found here.
 A memorial paying tribute to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade based on Cannock Chase during the Great War has been unveiled.
The new Ngā Tapuwae memorial, which means ‘In the footsteps’ in the Māori language, is located at the Marquis Drive Visitors Centre and joins others in Gallipoli, Belgium and France.
Unveiled exactly 100 years since the brigade left Cannock Chase, the memorial was commissioned by the New Zealand Government and supported by Staffordshire County Council, Historic England and the Chase Project.
The grandson of rifleman, Samuel Frickleton VC, joined the unveiling of the memorial with his wife.
 Staffordshire hosts a highlight event in the country’s sporting calendar this month when IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire takes place. Now in its 5th year, the triathlon will see over 2,400 competitors line up and navigate a course that takes in Chasewater, Cannock Chase and Stafford Town Centre.
On Sunday 9 June you can find out more about the work our fantastic farms do across Staffordshire as dozens take part in an annual open day. You can find out more here.
Arts and crafts lovers can enjoy the Contemporary Craft & Design Fair at the Trentham Estate and Uttoxeter Racecourse is hosting a Sausage & Cider Festival featuring live performances from The Wurzels.
Car enthusiasts can view a selection of classic vehicles at Classic Car Day at the Churnet Valley Railway.
More events can be found on Enjoy Staffordshire’s website. |
