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Window into the future - as display promotes transformation of Stafford
A former department store in the centre of Stafford has been given a facelift to help attract more investment to the area.
![Co-op store in Stafford with new display](/sites/default/files/cme/Gallery/Public/Press%20Releases/May%202024/6130%20-%20Window%20into%20the%20future%20-%20as%20display%20promotes%20transformation%20of%20Stafford.jpg)
Council supports new technology centre in Stafford with £1 million
A new £22.5m Institute of Technology (IoT) in Stafford is to receive a £1m funding boost.
![NSCG College](/sites/default/files/cme/Gallery/Public/Press%20Releases/May%202024/6124-Council%20supports%20new%20technology%20centre%20in%20Stafford%20with%20%C2%A31%20million.jpg)
Council helping businesses to demonstrate green credentials
Money is still available for businesses in Stafford Borough looking to go greener.
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Crematorium in Stafford marks 60th year with public open day
The award-winning crematorium in Stafford is throwing open its doors next month to mark its sixtieth year.
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Residents can have say on car racing ban in Stafford
Residents can now have a say on plans to ban cars racing along a main road in Staffordshire.
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![Bee on lavender](/sites/default/files/cme/Gallery/Public/Press%20Releases/May%202024/6127-Stafford%20awarded%20Bee%20Friendly%20Town%20status.jpg)
Friends - the one where woman gets £600 fine after rubbish dumped illegally
A woman who let a “friend of a friend” get rid of rubbish for her has been fined £600 after it was dumped on a country lane in Staffordshire.
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More than £120k donated by recycling at Stafford Crematorium
A local charity has received £14,000 from recycled artificial hip and knee joints at the crematorium in Stafford.
![grave stones](/sites/default/files/cme/Gallery/Public/Press%20Releases/May%202024/6123-More%20than%20%C2%A3120k%20donated%20by%20recycling%20at%20Stafford%20Crematorium.jpg)
New mayor takes chains of office in Stafford
The new mayor of Stafford Borough was sworn in at a traditional ceremony in the town at the weekend.
![Mayor Councillor Frank James](/sites/default/files/cme/Gallery/Public/Press%20Releases/May%202024/6121-New%20mayor%20takes%20chains%20of%20office%20in%20Stafford.jpg)
Transformation publicity attracting potential businesses to Stafford
Plans to transform a derelict department store in Stafford are proving a hit with potential businesses.
![artists impression - shop fronts](/sites/default/files/cme/Gallery/Public/Press%20Releases/May%202024/6122-Transformation%20publicity%20attracting%20potential%20businesses%20to%20Stafford_0.jpg)