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Mr Peter McGovern the owner of Willow Tree Tea Rooms, Bridgnorth Road, Stourton, South Staffordshire, attended Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Friday, 6th December, 2024, in relation to a prosecution brought by South Staffordshire Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing Team. He pleaded guilty to offences contrary to Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations.

South Staffordshire Council is thrilled to promote their Start in South Staffs programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), to enhance local entrepreneurship and stimulate economic growth. This initiative provides invaluable financial support of up to £1,000 in grant funding - paving the way for successful ventures.

South Staffordshire Council is delighted to share that Wheaton Aston has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Large Village – South of the County in the 2024 Best Kept Village Awards! This wonderful accolade, announced last week, celebrates the dedication and community spirit of Wheaton Aston’s residents.

South Staffordshire Council is delighted to announce the successful completion of major renovations to the boardwalk at Upper Lake in Perton, made possible through funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This essential upgrade will ensure that the boardwalk remains a safe, sustainable, and enjoyable feature for residents and visitors to Perton for years to come.

It's Antisocial Behaviour Awareness Week from November 18th to 24th and we're taking the opportunity to remind everyone to 'love your village' and do their bit to prevent antisocial behaviour.

Come along to our cemetery bulb planting events this November! Bring all the family, get some fresh air and gentle exercise, meet people from your local community and take home a FREE bag of bulbs.

This November, South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres are offering unbeatable membership savings! Join between 1st – 30th November 2024, pay just £20 at sign-up, and enjoy the facilities for FREE until January 2025.

Huge congratulations to the South Staffordshire Council team for their shortlisting of Codsall Community Hub, going on to win the ‘Smaller Better Greener’ award, as announced at the Government Property Awards held in central London this month.

South Staffordshire Council was proud to host the Sustainability Dreamhouse at the Codsall Community Hub, home to Council and partner offices, on Tuesday, 15th and Wednesday, 16th October. This insightful and engaging visual demonstration is designed to educate the public on reducing carbon emissions and living sustainably. The Dreamhouse will now continue its roadshow across the county, spreading its message of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

We are pleased to welcome two businesses to new premises in Four Ashes, part of the South Staffordshire Council’s commercial estate. Both PCP Gratings and Energy Bolting have expanded their businesses, moving into larger units and, importantly, remaining in the area, which supports workforce retention and job growth in the local economy.

It's National Hate Crime Awareness Week from October 12th to 18th - and we're taking the opportunity to raise awareness of hate crime and encourage everyone to work together to tackle it.

There's no place for hate in South Staffordshire.

A Wolverhampton man appeared in court on 01/10/2024 accused of fly tipping in South Staffordshire in February this year.