Latest News from Staffordshire County Council http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/news/biglunch.htm The Big Lunch is the brainchild of the Eden Project. It wants as many people as possible to hold outdoor neighbourhood meals on Sunday July 19 - preferably using food they've grown and prepared themselves. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/news/County+Council+scoops+top+national+prize+for+councillor+development.htm BBC News's Huw Edwards presented the award to member development champion County Councillor Janet Eagland at the Hilton Hotel in Park Lane. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/news/worksstafford.htm Stafford looks set for a summer of infrastructure improvements as gas utility giant National Grid and Staffordshire Highways continue to work together to deliver joint upgrades to the town's roads and gas supplies. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/news/thirdsector.htm The Staffordshire Compact has been drawn up between the county's public sector organisations, including councils, and various voluntary and community sector organisations (also known as the third sector). It sets out values and commitments on how the sectors can best work together to achieve more for people living in Staffordshire. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/news/seehearnowevent.htm The event, on Friday 26 June is at the Trentham Gardens Event Pavilion from 10am-4.30pm and coincides with deafblind awareness week. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/news/armedforcesday.htm Staffordshire County Council has shown its support for national Armed Forces Day this Saturday by raising a flag next to County Buildings. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/news/bogusclothes.htm Staffordshire County Council is warning residents about charity clothing collections following incidents of bogus collectors operating in the county. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/news/kittenssaved.htm ;Three abandoned baby kittens have been saved thanks to eagle-eyed and warm hearted county council highways staff. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/news/newleader.htm Staffordshire County Council's new Leader, Philip Atkins, has formally taken up his new role. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/news/julieneedsyourvote.htm Julie Moulds is a teacher from Little Aston Primary School and has been shortlisted in the green category in recognition of her tireless work to ensure that Little Aston reduces their carbon footprint and leads the way environmentally! Thu, 18 Jun 2009