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Drive-through and EV hub plan scrapped after Green Belt ruling
Plans for a drive-through and EV hub near Meaford have been rejected after a planning inspector ruled the scheme was…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
29th July 2025
Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Council proposes new cabinet post to strengthen SEND services
Staffordshire County Council proposes a new cabinet support role to improve SEND services, prompting debate over cost and responsibilities.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
23rd July 2025Money well spent as Stone groups get £500 funding boost
Three Stone community groups receive £500 each from town council to support local music, youth activities and brass band performances.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
8th July 2025Thank you for the music as councillors applaud choir duo
Two former school leaders who helped make Stone’s Christmas lights switch-on sparkle with song for more than 25 years have…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
4th July 2025Plans approved to build up to 114 new homes on Stone’s last link with shoemaking heritage
A historic Stone factory building is set to make way for more than 100 new homes after councillors gave the…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
27th June 2025County council ends financial year with £5.3m underspend
Staffordshire County Council has ended the latest financial year more than £5m in the black despite rising care costs and…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter19th June 2025Tax collection at a high but council writes off over £200k in business debts
Stafford Borough Council records highest business rate collection since Covid, but writes off over £200k in unpaid debts deemed irrecoverable.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter2nd June 2025Plans lodged to turn unused pool site at Alleyne’s into clubhouse for Stone Old Alleynians
Plans have come forward to demolish a former Stone swimming pool building to make way for new facilities for a…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
1st June 2025Council given £731k to reduce homelessness across Stafford Borough
More than £730,000 has been given to Stafford Borough Council to reduce homelessness and rough sleeping in the area in…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
20th May 2025Jason Metters appointed as new Mayor of Stone
Jason Metters succeeded Philip Leason as the new Stone Mayor at the town council’s annual meeting on Tuesday, 13th May.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
16th May 2025New housing targets spark debate over future of planning in the borough
Stafford councillors warn that new government planning rules could sideline local voices and lead to unchecked housing developments.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
17th April 2025£72k safety fund to target crime, drugs and violence in Stone and across borough
More than £70,000 has been given to Stafford Borough Council for measures to tackle crime and keep residents safe. Antisocial…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter16th April 2025Council support helps food hub keep supplies flowing to six borough food banks
Stone Community Hub is among six local food banks set to benefit from fresh council funding that will keep vital…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
16th April 2025Support for Staffordshire farmers as council agrees to raise concerns
Stafford Borough Council’s leader has agreed to raise rural communities’ concerns about agricultural inheritance tax changes with the area’s MPs…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter14th April 2025Plans to build homes on Stone green space spark dozens of objections
More than 50 people have objected to plans to build houses on a patch of green space in Stone.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
11th April 2025Council grants £500 towards school project to reinstate library
A Stone school’s bid to revive its library has been given a boost as part of the latest round of…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter4th April 2025
