Decision details

Decision – That the oral report of the Leader of the Council giving an update on a range of issues including businesses and organisations all over Staffordshire coming together to celebrate the King’s Coronation; the Registration Service’s proposal  to give to the parents of every baby born in Staffordshire on 6th May a commemorative mug and invite them to a special event here in county buildings next month; Staffordshire Day, on Monday 1st May, the annual celebration of our wonderful county; helping nature thrive and act on climate change, by encouraging people to take part in “No Mow May” by keeping their lawnmowers locked up during May; additional funding of £5m by the Council to fill more potholes; creating the right conditions for Staffordshire’s economy to grow and create more jobs for our people such as Chatterley Valley in Newcastle, and in support programmes for businesses large, small; the start of Fostering Fortnight, a chance to promote the vital impact our carers make in the lives of some of our most vulnerable children and young people; the launch of a consultation on proposals to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities; and the Council’s participation in Diabetes Prevention Week, to encourage more people to help themselves and live fuller lives for longer; be noted.