Air pollution continues to pose a large environmental public health risk in the UK and threatens the lives of the more vulnerable members of our society. Recent studies suggest that
….The fall of the Berlin Wall…. ….UK music charts dominated by Jive Bunny…. ….Port Vale join Stoke City in the second tier of English football, to reignite “El Ceramico” sporting
I’m delighted to announce that we are launching a new International Trade forum, open to our member businesses who export and import goods and services from overseas. The forum will
It’s election season at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, as we invite our members to apply for places on our local area advisory boards, in both Stafford and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Our Chamber forums are a great way for our members to come together and shape our policy and lobbying work. Chamber forums are also a perfect opportunity to grow learning
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce is the voice of the local business community. We’re here to represent the views of our member businesses, on a range of topics. We give our
Let’s talk about the powerhouse that is manufacturing in Staffordshire. This sector not only contributes a solid 10 per cent to the local economy but also showcases the region’s exceptional
With a population of more than 123,000, the Borough of Newcastle under Lyme stretches across the north of Staffordshire, extending from the edges of Market Drayton, over to Kidsgrove and
Train passenger numbers continue to climb after the pandemic. Trains bring people to and from work and they also move people for work. It’s so important for a rail network
Last week, we brought together a group of member businesses to meet with the MP for Staffordshire Moorlands, Karen Bradley, MP. This was a great opportunity to get the views
I recently attended the British Chambers’ of Conference (BCC) Annual Global Conference in London. Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce is one of fifty-three accredited Chambers across the UK, stretching from Cornwall
I was recently invited to join a guided tour of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND), at Keele University. SEND can be described as “an at scale environment, providing a
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce recently held our first digital forum of the year, hosted at our Stafford office. As a digital forum, it was appropriate that members had the ‘hybrid’
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce is known as the voice of local business in Staffordshire – but what does this really mean? Being a member of the Chambers is not just
We were disappointed to hear of the announcement to delay the start of construction of Phase 2A of the HS2 line. The line has been split into sections – and
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, is due to announce the Spring Budget on Wednesday (15 March). We have written to Mr Hunt to outline what
The end of March means winding the clocks forward an hour, brighter evenings and a chance to look back on the role of our Chambers’ policy forums during Quarter 1
Staffordshire Chambers Energy Services: Expert Energy Advice for Staffordshire Business Owners. If you are a Staffordshire Chambers member, you can benefit from Staffordshire Chambers Energy Services provided by Troo. This
On Thursday 4th May, voters went to the polls in local elections taking place in many parts of Staffordshire. A week before we brought the then Leader of Stoke on
In recent months we have facilitated meetings with Karen Bradley and Bill cash, MPs for Staffordshire Moorlands and Stone respectively. Discussions focused on a wide range of topics including levelling
Staffordshire Chambers has teamed up with Hays Recruitment to launch a new Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire workforce survey for 2023. The results of the survey will provide local businesses with an
Our quarterly economic survey feeds into the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey which is the UK’s largest and longest running independent business survey with over 5000 participants. The QES
This week’s inflation data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) illustrates that while consumer price and core inflation remain stubbornly high, businesses’ input prices have fallen. Inflation fell to
A series of hard-hitting videos are being launched to encourage Staffordshire businesses to take advantage of the free Staffordshire Business Crime Helpline to help reduce the risk of business crime.
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has announced a series of exclusive ‘Meet the MP’ events, providing an exceptional opportunity for Chamber members to engage directly with local MPs. These events are
The Charity Forum at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce held a meeting to discuss re-invigorating the forum and its role within existing networks. The attendees explored ways to engage more people
The meeting discussed the launch of the 2023 Let’s Do Business Expo with the theme “AI & Data Revolution.” The event is scheduled for October 12, 2023, at Uttoxeter Racecourse,
During the latest Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Forum, a presentation on ‘The Great Greenwashing Crackdown’ was delivered. The presentation covered the concepts of greenwashing and greenhushing
Vast, a charity focused on the Voluntary sector in Stoke-on-Trent and parts of South Staffordshire, discussed the benefits of employee volunteering, including improved retention, brand awareness, empowerment, team cohesion, and
The meeting began with a member business explaining vocational training services in Lichfield and Stoke-on-Trent, including training for HS2 construction. Several cohorts of trainees have started the training, and they
During the meeting, a participant asked about the gender split of applicants for the apprenticeship programs. It was noted that there is still an issue with the perception of manufacturing
During the latest Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Planning and Infrastructure Forum, the concept of the ’15-minute city’ vision was discussed, which aims to meet most residents’ daily needs within a
During the latest Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Social Value Forum, attendees welcomed new members and discussed various topics related to social value and sustainable development goals. The chosen sustainable development
During the meeting, participants emphasized the importance of sustainability and how all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are interconnected. The UK Government’s commitment to Net Zero emissions by
Schemes earmarked for Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) – 2025-30 will continue to be developed and considered for inclusion within RIS 4, which will run from 2030-2035.In Staffordshire, this means no