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Changes to some Stone polling stations ahead of 2023 elections
Residents in Stone and some other areas of Stafford Borough will be visiting new venues to cast their votes in…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
20th September 2022
Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Floating market proposals considered by Stone Town Council
Councillor Steve Walley's proposal for a floating market could see Stone's canal the venue of a floating market in 2023.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
16th September 2022Refusal likely for petrol station plans for derelict Darlaston Inn
Safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers have led to a recommendation to refuse plans to pull down a derelict…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter5th September 2022The Lamb’s car park management plans spark objection
A Stone pub that brought in a parking enforcement scheme to crackdown on non-customers taking up all its spaces didn’t…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter21st August 2022Stone traders struggling to use town recycling centre after cross-border “incursions”
Traders have been unable to dispose of waste at Stone's recycling centre after businesses from across the border used it,…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter20th August 2022Stone Councillors object to shorter A34 Starbucks totem pole plan
Plans for a pole with a lit-up Starbucks logo have been cut down to size after the original proposal was…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
8th August 2022County council trials Pothole Pro machine but it comes in for some criticism
JCB’s award-winning pothole repair machine has been trialled by Staffordshire County Council to help fix local roads – and the…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
27th July 2022GP surgery staff and patients encouraged to “be kind”
GP surgery receptionists and patients are being encouraged to be kinder towards one another to reduce abuse against staff and…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
13th July 2022Town council issues grants for local community groups
Four community groups and charities have been awarded windfalls by Stone Town Council – but a fifth bid was turned…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
13th July 2022New Pets at Home distribution centre allowed to open with only half a roundabout
Planning condition changes will allow for the new Pets at Home distribution centre between Stone and Stafford to open with…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
9th June 2022Stone replacement care home plans passed
A Stone care home is set to be demolished to make way for a new facility – and space in…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
30th May 2022Crate storage plans at Stone’s Jaguar Land Rover site spark objections
Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover is planning to use part of its vehicle site near Stone for storing crates –…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
30th May 2022Roads like billiard tables are never going to happen says council leader
Motorists have been warned not to expect roads as smooth as snooker tables by councillors who approved the county’s latest…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter25th April 2022Stafford Borough councillors have pledged to support nature recovery and protect habitats across the area.
A draft Nature Recovery Declaration was backed by the council at its latest meeting. It sets out a series of…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
25th April 2022Stone Town councillors consider monthly surgeries
Monthly surgeries are being considered to enable Stone residents to raise issues with town councillors – but concerns were raised…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
20th April 2022Reminder of fines as Stone bus gate camera goes live
Motorists in Stone are being reminded that they face automated fines for driving through a bus gate on Stone Business…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
1st April 2022
