East Staffordshire’s entries into this year’s Heart of England In Bloom competition have shone once again with the In Bloom entries in Burton, Uttoxeter and Winshill all receiving gold.

Recycle Now and East Staffordshire Borough Council are asking residents to ‘Step It Up’ in the fight against climate change and take action to protect our environment through even better recycling habits.

Following the news that East Staffordshire Borough Council and the Brewhouse Arts Centre plan to host a range of events this autumn, the programme for the first event, the Roundabout Theatre, has now been confirmed.

People who live, work and volunteer in East Staffordshire are being asked for their views on council spending and how it should be prioritised.

East Staffordshire Borough Council and the Brewhouse Arts Centre has announced plans to host a range of events this autumn as part of the ongoing Stay Local campaign which is aimed at helping the local area recover from the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Mayor of East Staffordshire, Councillor Patricia Ackroyd, is to fly the Red Ensign at Burton Town Hall to mark the sixth “Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day”.

The Flag hoisting ceremony is to say ‘thank you seafarers’ on Merchant Navy Day, 3rd September.

The national shortage of qualified HGV drivers is continuing to create problems in many sectors, including the waste industry.

Volunteers across East Staffordshire are putting the finishing touches to the three local entries into the 2021 Heart of England in Bloom Awards.

The Council has been notified by the Home Office that the Ibis hotel in Burton is no longer an option it is actively pursuing to temporarily place asylum seekers.

The decision to accommodate 60 (plus) persons seeking asylum in Burton upon Trent was made by the Home Office and its asylum accommodation providers Serco in response to significant pressure on the national asylum system.