Family walking through colourful gardens at the National Memorial Arboretum.

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10 Reasons to Visit Staffordshire in 2020

With an exciting new designer shopping experience on the way, and many more highlights, there's no better time to visit Staffordshire than in 2020! Here are 10 reasons why Staffordshire should be top of your list this year. World of David Walliams coming to Alton Towers Some of David Walliams'…

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Lichfield City Centre Masterplan Consultation

David Lock Associates, specialists in town planning and urban design, have produced a draft of the masterplan for Lichfield city centre, on behalf of Lichfield District Council (supported by Springboard, city centre characterisation specialists). The consultation will shape the future growth of…

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Latest Round of Interest Free Business Loan Scheme

Above: Dunston Business Village The latest round of the Growing Places Fund is providing interest-free loans to support the growth of business projects in the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership area. The Growing Places Fund is a scheme that offers business loans, helping…

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5 of the Best Places to see Santa in Staffordshire

Staffordshire’s Santa Specials – Steam, Sleepovers and Snow! 5 of the best places to see Santa in Staffordshire this Christmas. Guest Blog by Emily Roberts and Sam Blackburn. Santa and Steam at Churnet Valley Railway Hop aboard and get your Christmas off to a magical start with the Santa Express…

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Work Progressing on City Centre Developments

Hilton Garden Inn under construction at the Smithfield site (December 2019). Two new city centre developments are now expected to be finished by Summer 2020, following a two-month shutdown on the site. Work on the Smithfield developments – located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent – came to a halt in early…

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i54's 60-Acre Extension is Set to Hit the Market

Aerial view of Western Extension ( theBusinessDesk.com ) The advanced business park, i54 (located in South Staffordshire) has moved a step closer to more commercial development at the site. Planning permission was granted back in January of this year for a 60-acre extension - this will expand…

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Applications Open For New Chair Of LEP

Application process open for new Chair to lead Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership The Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership, a driving force behind the economic growth in Staffordshire, is currently on the lookout for for a new Chair... Business…

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10 Festive Days Out in December

Whether you are 8 or 80, Staffordshire promises an unforgettable Christmas extravaganza - here are 10 great festive events to get you started. Santa’s Winter Wonderland, SnowDome The SnowDome is the only place in Staffordshire where you are sure to find real snow this Christmas, thanks to Santa’s…

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