March 2025

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Update from Leader, Alan White

Your council might not be the first thing you think about each morning, but the services we provide, whether it’s schools, roads, or social care, play a vital role in everyday life across Staffordshire.

Right now, we are facing important discussions about the future of local government in Staffordshire. The government has been clear in its intention to replace county, district, and borough councils with new unitary authorities across England. While reorganisation is not something we would have chosen, we are working hard to ensure that any changes benefit our residents. Our preferred option is a single, strong Staffordshire council, which we believe would provide the best services at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Over the coming months, we will be gathering views and scrutinising the evidence to ensure we get this right. Whatever the future holds, we aim to build on strong foundations to ensure Staffordshire’s people get the quality services they deserve long into the future.

Read the full proposal here. 

Bookings now open for Easter holiday activities in Staffordshire 

Running from Monday 14 April to Friday 25 April 2025, the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme, offers a wide range of activities at venues across Staffordshire, including schools, community centres, and leisure facilities.  

Activities include sports, creative clubs, computer sessions, animal care, and horse riding, along with many others. There will also be sensory and mindfulness activities, as well as confidence-building sessions available.  

Bookings are now open for more than 21,000 eligible children and young people aged 5 to 16 who receive free school meals. Eligible participants can book up to four funded sessions, many of which come with a healthy hot meal. 

Some clubs are also offering paid places for children and young people. Parents and carers can book either a funded or paid place online. 

Highways crews get a tasty boost from Spudman

nLast week, Spudman treated our highways crews to his famous jacket potatoes during their latest project in Tamworth.

The popular local business, run by TikTok star Ben Newman, showed his support by delivering a well-earned meal to the team working hard to improve the town's roads.

The £1.2 million scheme includes resurfacing roads, replacing kerbs, and improving drainage between Lichfield Street and Comberford Road. 

This project is part of our wider £45 million investment in Staffordshire's roads over the next three years, with an extra £15 million recently announced to fix potholes, improve drainage, and keep roads in good condition for the future. 

Share your best snaps of Staffordshire

Join us in celebrating everything that makes our county special - from stunning countryside to historic landmarks and delicious oatcakes!

We're looking for your images of Staffordshire to showcase as part of our celebrations. Whether it's a beautiful landscape shot, a local hidden gem, or a favourite spot in your town or village: send us your best images for a chance to be featured and credited as part of the campaign.

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