LOCAL families facing financial hardship will be able to receive short-term help to pay for food and energy bills as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.
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Protesters have voiced concerns outside a meeting of senior members of Staffordshire County Council after the decision to stop Pride displays in public libraries.
Family hubs and more support to help access quality childcare are two of the ways Staffordshire County Council says it is aiming to increase the proportion of youngsters achieving a good level of development in their earliest years.
Residents who have a fall or need assistance returning home from hospital will continue to be supported by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service after funding for two schemes was extended until the end of this year.