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From Saturday 3rd October, members of the public will be able to provide feedback and comments on the town’s proposals for projects to be funded by the Government’s Towns Fund programme.

Now in its 17th year, the annual Recycle Week campaign aims to raise awareness of the benefits of recycling across the UK.

In August 2020 a number of large, colourful swan creations started to appear on the streets of Burton upon Trent, causing quite a buzz around the town.

The current Masterplan for Uttoxeter is now over 17 years old. It has successfully helped to guide development and investment in and around the town centre throughout this period, but is now in need of renewal.

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

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

East Staffordshire Borough Council will open the application process for small businesses to apply for grants from its Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund on Thursday 6th August. The scheme will close for applications at midnight on Wednesday 12th August 2020.

The phased reopening, which won’t yet include any live performances, will enable visitors to take part in small socially distanced activities and workshops, whilst following new guidelines. 

At midday on Tuesday 7th July 2020 Stapenhill Cemetery reopened its gates to vehicular access.

East Staffordshire Borough Council has extended the deadline for small businesses to apply for grants from its Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund. The scheme will now close for applications at midnight on Sunday 12th July 2020.

During the lockdown period Staffordshire County Council and Contractor Amey Highways have been able to continue with the regeneration works on Station Street.