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Crate 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 2022
Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Roads 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 Reporter
25th 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 2022Stone 2022 calendar released as the town plans celebrations and events
A St George’s Day celebration and a seaside experience are two of the events being staged by Stone Town Council…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
25th March 2022Councillor couple go independent creating a “hung council” for Stafford Borough
A husband and wife have declared their independence on Stafford Borough Council after crossing the floor from the Conservative group…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
25th March 2022Stone disused data centre sees demolition plans lodged
A former data storage facility in Stone is set to be bulldozed to make way for a new warehouse development.…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
25th March 2022Stone Town Council hand out grants to local community groups
Potentially lifesaving medical tests and a sensory garden to help young people’s mental health are the latest projects to receive…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
9th March 2022Stone A34 Starbucks plans passed for former Dans Motorcycle showroom
Stone’s first Starbucks has been given the green light by Stafford Borough Councillors – but the coffee giant will not…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
3rd March 2022Stone’s heritage centre plans move forward
Work to create a new heritage centre in Stone is moving forward after councillors approved the building design and gave…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
3rd March 2022Stone Community Speed Watch catches 90 drivers speeding in 2 months
A Stone community group has caught 90 drivers speeding on busy town roads since the start of the year –…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
2nd March 2022Stone families face lengthy wait for SEND support
Local children with special needs have endured three-year waits for school support to be put in place community leaders have…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter1st March 2022Stone A34 Starbucks plans set to be approved next week
Plans to open a new Starbucks on the edge of Stone are set to be passed next week – despite…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
25th February 2022Council grants approved for Stone community groups
Three Stone community groups are in line for a cash windfall from the town council in the latest round of…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter15th February 2022Stone Town Council extends fishing lease for River Trent
An angling club has landed more fishing time at the River Trent at Stone after town councillors agreed to extend…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter15th February 2022
