The Police & Crime Commissioner is requesting views and comments on the draft Safer, Fairer, United Communities Strategy 2016 – 2020.

Staffordshire County Council has implemented a Traffic Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to impose a 40 mph speed limit on Stafford Brook Road and Bower Lane, Rugeley. The order was implemented on 27 January 2017.

Cold weather is associated with an increase in illnesses and injuries. Cold weather increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, lung illnesses, influenza and other diseases. People slip and fall in the snow or ice causing serious injuries. Some groups are particularly susceptible to the effects of very cold weather, such as the very young and people with pre-existing medical conditions, this year pregnant women have been added to the vulnerable group list. The plan aims to highlight preventative action to avoid many of the deaths, illnesses and injuries associated with the cold.

The ‘Call 105’ service is the new and free number to call in a power cut across England, Scotland and Wales.

The Parish Council has requested a precept of £4400 for the financial year 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. This is the same value as that requested for the previous year (1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017). However, there is something you should know...