Questions have been raised over Staffordshire County Council’s £6.7m underspend and how much represents genuine, recurring savings.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Staffordshire County Council is developing plans to help Stone businesses and residents make greater use of AI as part of…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Local councils around Stone could pay for additional grit bins under Staffordshire County Council’s proposed new winter roads policy.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
An assault charge against Yarnfield protester Damon Hoppe following a Staffordshire County Council meeting has been discontinued.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Staffordshire County Council is considering a formal dress code banning sportswear and political slogans, alongside new powers to deal with…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Staffordshire County Council brought in external investigators after complaints against councillors rose from 12 to 168 in a year, with…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy ReporterFive Stone community organisations have shared £1,850 in town council grants after applications exceeded the available budget for the latest…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
A former nursing home near Stone could be demolished under plans for up to nine homes at Foxearths, Fulford Road,…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Complaints made to Stafford Borough Council have more than trebled in a year, with most relating to the authority’s development…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Amplified busking rules in Stone town centre are set to be relaxed as wider PSPO changes go out to consultation.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Staffordshire families facing financial hardship can get help with food, fuel, white goods, childcare, transport and clothing through a new…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Staffordshire County Council has ended the last financial year with a saving of more than £6m. Cabinet members welcomed the…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Stone Library has been drawn into a Staffordshire row after a Pride Month display was removed amid questions over future…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
A holiday let use at a converted barn in Milwich has been refused by Stafford Borough councillors after concerns were…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Plans for up to 95 homes south of Uttoxeter Road in Stone have drawn more than 80 objections, including from…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Staffordshire Police says 999 and 101 call response times are improving, with shorter waits and apologies for those left waiting…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
