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2019/2020 Council Tax bills hit Stone door mats, where does the money go?
Residents across Stone have started to receive their 2019/2020 Council Tax bills that cover the next financial year. Here's the…
Author: Jon Cook
18th March 2019
Jon Cook
I’m ultimately responsible for the website, social media accounts, email and technical aspects of ALBOS. I’ve lived in Stone since 2005 and am married with 2 children. By day I run my own IT consultancy business but away from the computer my interests are my family, Hull KR rugby league team and the McLaren F1 team!
Prescription charges due to rise to £9 from April, get a PPC to save money
The prescription charge is due to go up in April, from £8.80 per item to £9.00 per item, could you…
Author: Jon Cook
17th March 2019How much do Councillors get paid?
Below we explain how much a Councillor receives as well as how much each of your Councillors has received during…
Author: Jon Cook
15th March 2019Stone Independents launch petition for traffic island removal
Earlier this month Stone Independents launched a petition to Staffordshire County Council to remove the so-called “Temporary Splinter Island” at…
Author: Jon Cook
15th March 2019Egg-cellent idea as Aston Marina raise funds for The Donna Louise
This Easter Bank Holiday Monday, 22nd April, Aston Marina will be hosting a family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt to raise funds…
Author: Jon Cook
11th March 2019Children’s social services in Staffordshire have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Vulnerable children in Staffordshire continue to be well looked after by the county council’s social services following Ofsted inspection. Ofsted,…
Author: Jon Cook
11th March 2019Operation Sceptre launched to tackle knife crime
Partners, parents, schools and the wider communuity are being called up by Staffordshire Police to support a national operation to…
Author: Jon Cook
11th March 2019Deadline approaches for FREE gas boilers
Stone residents and those in the wider Stafford Borough, with broken gas boilers are being urged to contact the council’s…
Author: Jon Cook
10th March 2019There’s a BEAR HUNT at Stone’s Rooftop Studios
Little ones aged 1 – 3 and their grown-ups can enjoy a magical morning at Stone’s Rooftop Studios’ next week,…
Author: Jon Cook
10th March 2019First Time Buyer? James Du Pavey have a guru for you!
Stone's James Du Pavey Estate Agent's know about property, and they also know how daunting firsts can be. First steps,…
Author: Jon Cook
10th March 2019How to stand as a Stone Town or Stafford Borough Councillor Candidate
If you've decided that you'd like to stand, or would just like more information about what's involved in standing, then…
Author: Jon Cook
8th March 2019Free Crown Wharf car park to close permanently from the 11th March
Now that work has begun on the new Joule's Brewery development, the decision has been taken to close the free…
Author: Jon Cook8th March 2019Who are your current town and borough councillors?
As we head towards the May elections we're providing you details of who your CURRENT councillors are: Stone Town Council…
Author: Jon Cook8th March 2019Independent Stone opticians Peter Bowers invests in High Street facelift
Peter Bowers Optometrist, based on Stone High Street, have invested £50,000 on their practice making it more accessible for their…
Author: Jon Cook
8th March 2019Introduction to the 2019 Stone Town and Stafford Borough Council elections
On the 2nd May 2019 residents of Stone will be able to vote in elections for Stone Town Council and…
Author: Jon Cook7th March 2019Church Street one way system goes live
Following proposals put forward by Cllr Jill Hood, the new one-way system has been put into operation on Church Street…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2019
