A fast-expanding building firm has chosen Stafford for its West Midlands base. Enrok Construction has opened an office in the town to meet increased customer demand. The residential and commercial builders chose Stafford because they see it as a great location for its employees, helping to reduce commuting times. The
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Businesses are supporting their employees’ health and wellbeing – reducing absence and boosting productivity – through a county council programme. Staffordshire County Council’s Workplace Health initiative offers free to access health and wellbeing support to businesses. It includes free workplace health checks for employees and advice on healthy lifestyles, air
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Keele University has launched an undergraduate degree programme to help law students tackle climate crisis using legal powers – the first of its kind in the country. The new course in Law with Environmental Sustainability aims to give students a solid foundation in their legal careers, and allow them to
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A city centre theatre has been able to fix its leaky roof thanks to a £38,000 cash boost from the council. The Mitchell Arts Centre received £38,178 from Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Community Investment Fund to part-fund repairs to part of the roof that had fallen into disrepair, causing water to
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Water retailer Water Plus has received a ‘Gold for water management’ and three ‘Silver international environment awards’ for its work helping organisations to increase water efficiency and lower impacts on the environment. It’s the second year in a row the UK’s largest water retailer, which is based in Stoke-on-Trent, has
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Businesses are facing soaring costs, potential contract losses and difficulties from all directions after the Bank of England raised the interest rate to a 14-year high of 3.5 per cent. With inflation running at a near 40-year-high and energy and raw material costs continuing to rise, many companies have told
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The UK ceramics sector is calling on the Government to provide continuing support to help deal with mounting energy costs. Record increases in the price of gas of up to 20 times previous levels have hit ceramics which is one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK. The energy
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Work on a city centre development is set to begin after contracts for infrastructure and enabling works were approved. The Etruscan Square project, in Hanley, will see the former East/West precinct transformed into a new neighbourhood and leisure destination. Plans include new homes, restaurants, leisure facilities, a hotel and also
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Businesses are being urged to consider joining a charity’s network to help inspire young people. Ruff & Ruby, in Stoke-on-Trent, works to promote self-esteem and aspirations in young people and runs SOT Youth Collective bringing together over 50 city-wide organisations – but more members are needed. Founder and CEO Dawn
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It’s hard to believe that 12 months have passed since Staffordshire Chambers was named Chamber of the Year by the British Chambers of Commerce – an accolade that recognised our relationship with the business community and acted as a catalyst for the year that followed. In a year marred by
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