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New Stone Town Mayor hopes for his Best year yet
Stone’s new Town Mayor has been appointed for the forthcoming civic year. Councillor Andrew Best, who has served as Stone’s…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
13th May 2026
Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Former Hanley supermarket opens as £43m NHS diagnostics centre
A former Sainsbury’s supermarket in Hanley has begun welcoming patients after being converted into a new NHS community diagnostics centre.…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
12th May 2026Smartphone video helping Staffordshire firefighters respond to emergencies
Smartphone video and drones are helping Staffordshire firefighters assess emergencies before crews arrive at incidents.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
12th May 2026School upgrades planned at schools across the Stone area
Walton Priory, St Michael’s, Pirehill, Springfields, Tittensor, Barlaston and Fulford are included in Staffordshire’s £27m school upgrade programme.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter17th April 2026Stafford Borough councillors renew roads emergency call after fatal pothole crash
Stafford Borough councillors have renewed calls for action on road conditions after a fatal pothole crash in Stoke-on-Trent.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter16th April 2026Stone residents who want to keep primates as pets now need a licence
People in Stone who want to keep a primate as a pet now need a council licence under new national…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter10th April 2026Martin Murray confirmed as Staffordshire leader amid calls for action over scandals
Decisions taken at Staffordshire County Council shape services used by people in Stone and across the borough, from roads and…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
26th March 2026Staffordshire backs county farms policy, with no support for large solar schemes
A new policy on the future of Staffordshire’s county farms has been backed by senior councillors, setting out a clear…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
23rd March 2026Martin Murray leads first cabinet meeting after Reform UK group election
The new Reform UK group leader at Staffordshire County Council has presided over his first public cabinet meeting since being…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
18th March 2026Staffordshire County Council still without permanent leader after three months
A permanent leader has still not been selected to head up Staffordshire County Council – three months after a former…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
16th March 2026Walton councillor questions debt recovery as borough writes off £128,000 in rates debt
Stafford Borough Council has written off more than £128,000 in unpaid business rates, with Walton councillor Jill Hood questioning the…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter16th March 2026Earlier closing time trialled at Stone arcade following antisocial behaviour concerns
A Stone shopping area entrance is set to be closed earlier each night in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour.…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
5th March 2026Plans unveiled to modernise and futureproof Staffordshire libraries
Plans to transform Staffordshire’s libraries into “vibrant community hubs” have been welcomed by senior county councillors. The county’s 43 libraries,…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter20th February 2026Calls for stability as county council remains without permanent leader
Staffordshire County Council remains without a permanent leader following a heated meeting where members accused one another of “hurtful comments”…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter17th February 2026Plans return for EV charging hub between Meaford and Darlaston roundabouts
Plans to build a new drive through restaurant and electric vehicle charging hub on land north of Stone have returned…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
10th February 2026Stone Town Council awards £3,100 in local grants
Eight organisations in Stone will get a boost from the town council’s grant funding pot after their bids for cash…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
6th February 2026
