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Canvass forms dropping through letterboxes in Stafford Borough
Forms will be landing on doormats of nearly 45,000 homes across Stafford Borough this week as part of the annual canvass.
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Major investment in new gym for Stafford Leisure Centre
Bosses at Stafford Leisure Centre have announced major improvements to the gym - including new equipment, a new layout and improved facilities.
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Town centre tsar appointed to lead on Stafford’s ‘Number 1’ issue
The regeneration of the town centre in Stafford is so important that a senior councillor has been added to the local authority’s top team to head up the work.
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Leader rules out further legal action on asylum planning decision
The leader of Stafford Borough Council ruled out a legal challenge of the decision by a planning inspector to allow former university student halls in Stafford to become accommodation for asylum seekers.
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New woodland play area already opened as part of £1.5m park development
A new woodland play area has been opened as part of the major makeover of Westbridge Park in Stone.
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Chance to give views on ASB laws in Stafford
Residents and businesses now have the chance to give their views on regulations aimed at helping tackle anti-social behaviour in Stafford Borough.
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Stafford parks hit judges for six in national award
Six venues in Stafford Borough have again been listed among the best parks and open spaces in the UK.
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Final call for comments on sex venue policy in Stafford
Time is running out to give views on plans to tighten regulations in case of any proposals for lap dancing clubs and sex shops in Stafford Borough.
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Up to £65k on offer for organisations and businesses in rural areas of Stafford
Organisations in rural areas of Stafford Borough looking to launch ambitious projects to help the local economy could be in line for a £65,000 boost towards their schemes.
JR bid on asylum centre in Stafford ruled out after legal advice
A judicial review of the decision to allow former university halls of residence in Stafford to be turned into accommodation for asylum seekers would not succeed.
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