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Plans for up to 72 homes on edge of Barlaston rejected
Plans to build more than 70 new homes on land on the edge of Barlaston have been rejected by councillors.…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
2nd October, 2026
Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Former council leader calls for bond system over ‘frivolous’ complaints
A former Staffordshire County Council leader has suggested a refundable bond system for people making complaints against councillors.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
30th September, 2026Staffordshire councillors raise democracy concerns over planning changes
Staffordshire councillors have refused to endorse constitution changes ahead of new national rules governing planning decisions.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
30th September, 2026Fulford Primary School pupils praised for kindness and community spirit in Ofsted report
Fulford Primary School pupils have been praised for their kindness, community involvement and personal development in a new Ofsted report.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
24th September, 2026Stafford Borough Council agrees to buy homes for temporary accommodation – but neighbouring council defers decision
Stafford Borough Council agrees £675,000 for three homes, two for homelessness and one for Afghan resettlement, as Cannock Chase delays…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
21st September, 2026Marlborough Road housing plan cut to 120 homes as councillors raise concerns
Taylor Wimpey has cut its Marlborough Road proposal from 140 to 120 homes, with Stone councillors again raising concerns over…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
3rd September, 2026More than a dozen objections lodged against 70 home Green Belt plan north of Stone
More than a dozen residents have objected to plans for up to 70 homes on Green Belt land between Stone…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
3rd September, 2026Labour in Vain gets new owner as work begins on Yarnfield pub reopening
The Labour in Vain in Yarnfield is set to reopen after being bought by village resident David Beeston, with refurbishment…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter2nd September, 2026Lidl takes next planning step for proposed Stone store
Lidl has taken another step towards its proposed Stone supermarket, with an environmental screening request submitted for the Forge Farm…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
2nd September, 2026Questions raised over Staffordshire County Council’s £6.7m underspend
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
14th August, 2026Staffordshire AI plans could offer support for Stone businesses
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 Reporter11th August, 2026Local councils could fund extra grit bins under new winter policy
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 Reporter6th August, 2026Assault charge against Yarnfield protester discontinued
An assault charge against Yarnfield protester Damon Hoppe following a Staffordshire County Council meeting has been discontinued.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
17th July, 2026Staffordshire councillors could be banned from wearing shorts and football shirts at meetings
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 Reporter13th July, 2026External investigators brought in as complaints against county councillors soar
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 Reporter10th July, 2026Stone groups share town council grants as demand outstrips budget
Five 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
10th July, 2026
