Reform UK is investigating social media accounts linked to Staffordshire council leader Ian Cooper after Hope Not Hate highlighted a…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Pothole repairs across Staffordshire have fallen since the spring elections, prompting fresh criticism from Conservative figures who say the new…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Could AI support help Stone residents get faster answers on the 101 line. Senior officers say the pilot will handle…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Stone would sit in a new western authority under Staffordshire County Council’s preferred east–west split, which leaders say offers a…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
New support is being put in place for stalking victims across Staffordshire, with services like New Era available to residents…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Stone would join a new West Staffordshire authority under Reform’s east–west plan, alongside Newcastle, South Staffordshire and Cannock Chase.
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Staffordshire’s £4.5 million electric vehicle (EV) charging scheme is under review, prompting concern that the county could lose out on…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Reform UK's cost-cutting push in Staffordshire targets climate and DEI roles, but savings amount to just 0.02% of the council’s…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Nigel Farage visits Stafford as Reform UK deploys its DOGE team to review council spending and seek savings at Staffordshire…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy ReporterVulnerable adults in Staffordshire are receiving ‘good’ social care services from their council, an assessment has found.
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Reform UK councillor Ian Cooper is set to become the new leader of Staffordshire County Council following his election as…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Nigel Farage says Staffordshire County Council’s new Reform UK leaders will slash climate change and diversity policy, describing the authority…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Two competing visions have emerged for the future political map of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire - both will affect Stone.
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Staffordshire Police have slashed the time it takes to respond to non-emergency domestic incidents – after previously leaving victims waiting…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Alcohol sales at a town’s new convenience store will be allowed until 10pm every day, councillors have decided. The new…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Plans to treat contaminated water at a Staffordshire landfill site are set to be approved. Biffa Waste Services wants to…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
