East Staffordshire Borough Council

The council says plans to demolish The Maltings shopping centre will be put forward this month.

The move will enable heritage sites in the area greater protection in planning processes.

A coffee shop owner says he faces closing his doors after business rates relief was reduced.

The council is trialling a scheme that will see fees reduced by more than half on some days.

Plans have been put forward for a hotel, visitor centre and event space at the former brewery.

The measure is set to generate £108,000 a year.

Hundreds have objected to the plan for a site on fields in Staffordshire.

The Maltings, in Uttoxeter, will be bought by East Staffordshire Borough Council for regeneration.