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“Stone Fire and Police” sign raises local concerns
Proposed signage adding police to Stone’s fire station has sparked concerns from town residents.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
3rd June 2024
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Extension to vehicle ban in Stone High Street proposed
Plans to ban cars from Stone High Street for longer during the day have been welcomed by community leaders concerned…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
30th May 2024Ombudsman finds Staffordshire County Council was at fault after surprise £3,700 care invoice
Council staff failed to properly explain an elderly woman’s care charges to her family – leaving them shocked when they…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter30th May 2024Staffordshire Highways crews focus on fixing for the next 12 months
Staffordshire County Council has said that highways crews will go the extra mile to repair more roads and drainage over…
Author: Jon Cook
29th May 2024Stone families invited to Cannock Chase reptile fun day this half-term
Families in Stone are invited to an action-packed day of fun this May half term, during which they can learn…
Author: Jon Cook
29th May 2024Staffordshire Police no longer in “special measures”
Staffordshire Police has been taken out of special measures after nearly two years following improvements to its investigations and how…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
27th May 2024Stone Town Council launch official Facebook Page
Earlier this week, Stone Town Council launched their own official Facebook page, focusing on Town Council news and events.
Author: Jon Cook
23rd May 2024Councils to commemorate D-Day anniversary in Stone and Stafford
The 80th anniversary of D-Day will be commemorated with events in Stone and Stafford next month.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
23rd May 2024Stone residents can have a say on A34 car racing ban
Stafford Borough Council have launched a consultation so that Stone residents can have a say on plans to ban cars…
Author: Jon Cook23rd May 2024Apply Now: Stone Town Council’s grant funds available for local groups
Stone Town Council is offering grant funds for local community groups. Submit your application by 17th June to be considered…
Author: Jon Cook
16th May 2024Is your child equipped with the skills to stay safe around water this summer?
Local swim school Puddle Ducks North West Midlands & South Cheshire has expanded its services just in time for summer…
Author: Jon Cook
14th May 2024Council campaign to boost school attendance
A new campaign to encourage and support regular school attendance has been launched by Staffordshire County Council.
Author: Jon Cook
13th May 2024Stone to welcome back floating market this May Bank Holiday
Saling into town this May Bank Holiday is the Roving Canal Traders Association’s Floating Market.
Author: Jon Cook
13th May 2024Inland waterways campaign group, Fund Britain’s Waterways, takes its message to Westminster.
It was a spectacle for both the eyes and ears on Wednesday as the call to safeguard Britain’s inland waterways…
Author: Jon Cook
11th May 2024Stone food bank to benefit from council support
Food banks struggling to meet demand from hungry families are set to receive a boost of more than £11,000 from…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
11th May 2024Silent Nights Ahead? Stone targets noisy car cruisers with road ban proposal
Stone community leaders have welcomed plans to ban boy racer meets and car cruising along one of the town’s main…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter11th May 2024
