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Staffordshire’s roads get £15m boost as council tax climbs nearly 5%
A tax rise of almost 5% has been approved by Staffordshire County Council – and the budget for next year…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
15th February, 2025
Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Stafford Borough councillors vote through increased allowances
Stafford Borough councillors are set to receive an extra £325.25 a year after they agreed to an increase in their…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
14th February, 2025Stafford Borough Council approves budget as opposition alternative rejected
“Alternative budget” plans, which included a freeze on brown bin charges and free festive car parking on Sundays in December,…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter13th February, 2025Vaccine fatigue and misinformation fuel drop in flu, Covid, and MMR jab uptake in Staffordshire
“Vaccine fatigue” and the “anti-vax” movement have affected uptake in jabs to protect people from illnesses that can lead to…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
11th February, 2025County Councillors raise concerns about funding for SEND support as authority faces £55m overspend
The support system for children with special educational needs and disabilities needs to be overhauled nationally, a senior Staffordshire councillor…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
5th February, 2025Plans revealed for solar farm near Eccleshall
A new solar farm could be built on land at Cotes Heath – and the plans have met with mixed…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter28th January, 2025Stone’s Christ Church First School maintains good standards
The Stone school’s nurturing nature and warm welcome – which includes a school dog – has been commended by Ofsted…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
24th January, 2025Stafford Borough Council plans 10p per week tax increase for residents
Stone residents are set to see the tax they pay for services such as bin collections and open spaces go…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter17th January, 2025Council and traders in Stone prepare for a year of events
The new year may have only just begun, but residents and visitors to Stone can already start adding a host…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter15th January, 2025Alleyne’s former swimming pool set to make way for football clubhouse
Stone’s former swimming pool at Alleyne's Sports Centre is set to be redeveloped to improve facilities for a thriving local…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
10th January, 2025Planning approved for leachate treatment plant at landfill site
A landfill operator has been given the green light to build an operate a plant to treat liquid draining from…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
9th January, 2025Council considers using AI to fight future Staffordshire floods
To help protect residents and businesses from future deluges, a surface water flood warning system and a single hotline for…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter8th January, 2025Licensing sub-committee to consider Lichfield Road Co-op’s alcohol application
A new Co-op food store is set to open in Stone – but proposals to sell alcohol until 10pm each…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
2nd January, 2025Town council earmarks £30k towards ANPR cameras to catch motorists driving down Stone High Street
Cameras could be installed at the top of Stone High Street to catch motorists who ignore a no-entry rule –…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter19th December, 2024Stone councillors weigh in on Government’s remote meeting consultation
Councillors could once again be allowed to attend meetings remotely as part of proposed changes being considered by the Government.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
18th December, 2024Councillors Back Aston Marina’s Move to On-Site Renewable Energy
Aston Marina will soon be able to generate its own electricity after plans to install hundreds of solar panels were…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
11th December, 2024
