Reserve funds used to plug £1.1m council budget deficit
Stafford Borough Council's £1.1m budget deficit will be offset by reserves, ensuring a balanced position after overspending in key areas.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
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Stafford Borough Council's £1.1m budget deficit will be offset by reserves, ensuring a balanced position after overspending in key areas.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Staffordshire Police are appealing for information following a disturbance in a town centre pub's beer garden just before 10pm on…
Author: Jon Cook
Sir Gavin joined Mr Timothy Tweats, Deputy Headteacher, on a tour of Alleyne’s Academy last week.
Author: Jon Cook
Stone's newly elected MP, Sir Gavin Williamson, has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ask her to rule…
Author: Jon Cook
Plans to build a drive-through restaurant and electric vehicle charging hub on Green Belt land north of Stone have sparked…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Stone residents will be pleased to hear that hospital bosses say new services could help eliminate 15-month waits for treatment…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Stone Town Council has awarded grants worth more than £1,300 to community groups in its latest funding offer.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
On Sunday, the 14th of July, the Civic Parade and Church Service will take place through the town.
Author: Jon Cook
Stone Town Centre and Westbridge Park are currently subject to a dispersal order, with the aim of stamping out antisocial…
Author: Jon Cook
Staffordshire Police have issued a Staffordshire Smart Alert after the arrest of a young person in connection with a robbery…
Author: Jon Cook
Thousands of local children and young people will be able to enjoy a range of exciting activities this summer as…
Author: Jon Cook
Following the retirement of long-term head Karen Lockett, the Alleyne's governors have announced details on the new head, who will…
Author: Jon Cook
A much-loved Stone charity is standing by one of its employees – as she awaits being sentenced for stealing £945.55…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
This summer, Stone Library is buzzing with exciting events designed to spark creativity and provide endless fun for children of…
Author: Jon Cook
Join Stone Library's "Marvellous Makers" Summer Reading Challenge starting Saturday, the 6th of July! Spark your child's creativity with books,…
Author: Jon Cook
From Monday, 1st July, Stone residents and business owners will be able to access a new banking hub from 9:00am…
Author: Jon Cook