I admire Priti Patel’s honesty. She refuses to apologise for exploding the population at unprecedented speed. Why would she? No matter who their leader, the Tories are the party of open borders and the devastation of Britain.

The capitulation of the Government to junior doctors and train drivers (amongst others) will bring short-term gain and long-term pain - especially for taxpayers. Every trade union now knows Labour is weak, weak, weak when it comes to negotiating pay.

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@CarolynTrowbrid @Girlguiding Cllr Victoria Wilson says more than 500 volunteers are dedicating their time to helping others in this county, with thousands of hours of time devoted to activites such as countryside management and the archives service. She thanks every volunteer in the county for their work

And Cllr @Mark4Brewood has highlighted how the Household Support Fund has been helping families and vulnerable households facing cost of living challenges

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New county cllr Alex Farrell has paid tribute to the efforts of residents and groups in Tamworth to provide aid and support for Ukrainians affected by the conflict. And @Mark4Brewood has thanked hosts for their generosity in giving Ukrainian guests somewhere to stay in Staffs

@Mark4Brewood Cllr @Mark4Brewood and council leader Alan White are also paying tribute to the work of parish and town councillors, who put themselves forward for non-paid positions to help their communities

Cllr @Mark4Brewood is highlighting the development of family hubs to assist residents, the Holiday Activities and Food Programme which offers free meals and things to do for youngsters during the school holidays and funding for voluntary groups

Cllr @Mark4Brewood reports that work to transform children's services is ongoing. He has every confidence the results will be positive. The Holiday Activities and Food Programme will continue this year, providing free meals and activities during the school holidays

Cllr @Mark4Brewood has welcomed the report, saying helping communities is why he and many others got into local politics in the first place. And @SimonTagg is highlighting the work community groups are doing to tackle climate change

Cllr @Victoria261272 has also thanked hosts, as well as the county's Ukrainian guests who have immersed themselves in Staffordshire life. During the past year the county has welcomed 800 Ukrainians, who have access to support such as English lessons

Highways cabinet member @CllrDWilliamsCC is speaking about work taking place to repair road defects in the county. He says he gets just 6p out of every £1 of council tax for maintaining roads and the cost of Tarmac has shot up by 30%

Cllr @Mark4Brewood is highlighting investment in children's services proposed in the budget, which aims to improve services for those with special educational needs and disabilities and help families who need extra support

A successful Holiday Activity and Food programme carried out this Christmas break 🎅 #HAF2022 allows eligible children to take part in enriching activities whilst also receiving a hot, nutritious and healthy meal 🤤 📽 Let the games commence! @Achieving_Goalz @NPFbassettspole

And now we're at the item everyone has been waiting for - procurement of a framework agreement for the supply and installation of windows and doors. Let's all take a moment to think of our favourite windows and doors

Recommissioning of domestic abuse services is next on the agenda. Cllr @Victoria261272 says the current contract ends in September 2023 and it is recommended services are jointly recommissioned with @SoTCityCouncil and @StaffsPFCC replicating the current arrangements

The council also aims to increase the local availability of high needs places to help reduce the requirement for out of area placements/placements at independent special schools

Family Hubs are next on the agenda. Cllr @Mark4Brewood says: "Our Family Hubs have been running successfully for many years. However, over the years we have realised that expectant parents, children and young people all need services that meet their needs and are easy to access"

Cllr @Mark4Brewood adds: "Our Family Hub Network proposes a new approach to bring together early help and intervention from not just the county council, but a variety of other organisations that work to make the lives of families better"