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Tributes paid to former Stone Mayor

Tributes have been paid to Stone community stalwart, Harry Brunt, who served as Mayor four times during his lengthy council…

• harry brunt

Stone policing operation warns over forty motorists from driving down the High Stret

The dangers of vehicles ignoring the traffic restrictions and just driving through the High Street was highlighted at Tuesday's community…

• Giles Parsons
• Stafford Borough Council
• Staffordshire Police

Trading Standards issues warning to Stone residents over cowboy builders

Residents in Stone are being urged to be on their guard for cowboy builders targeting residents in the area after…

• trading standards

Officers to hold community engagement event in Stone

Officers are set to hold a community engagement event in Stone in response to residents’ concerns as part of the…

• Staffordshire Police
• stone police team

HS2 roadworks is set to start nearby later this year

Work linked to the controversial HS2 project is set to begin near a North Staffordshire junction of the M6 later…

• HS2
• Staffordshire County Council

Stone MP Sir Bill Cash – Parliamentary Votes and Debates 10th-14th January 2022

Parliamentary votes and debates summary for the week 10th-14th Jan 2022 for Stone MP Sir Bill Cash.

• Sir Bill Cash
• votes

Fancy trying something new? U3A could have the answer!

Stone's U3A is looking for new members, and if you're looking to try something new in 2022 then they could…

• 40th Anniversary
• Stone and District U3A

People urged to take care with weekend cold snap predicted

With sub-zero temperatures forecast for Stone and the rest of Staffordshire, motorists are being urged to take extra care this…

• #staffsgrit
• cold weather
• gritting
• Staffordshire County Council

Walton Priory Middle School accredited with the NACE Challenge Award

Walton Priory Middle School has been accredited by the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) with the NACE…

• walton priory middle school

Online community chat with Stone’s local policing team – submit your questions

Stone residents who wish to put their concerns around policing matters are being asked to send in their questions to…

• Staffordshire Police

Deadline looms for primary and first school applications

Time is running out for Stone parents to get their primary/first school applications in before the 15 January 2022 deadline.

• education
• school admissions
• Staffordshire County Council

Support available for Stone residents looking to maintain a healthier weight

People in Stone, who want to work towards a healthier weight, are being reminded that help is at hand thanks…

• Better Health Staffordshire
• Everyone Health Staffordshire
• Staffordshire County Council

Stone motorists advised of overnight closures on A34 next week

Stone motorists, and those travelling to Stone, are being advised of overnight road closures on the A34 north of Stafford…

Funding available for Stone projects that help improve the local environment

Stone based community groups are being invited to apply for funding for projects that help improve their local environment.

• Simon Tagg
• Staffordshire County Council

Staffordshire walk-in clinics offer booster throughout January

Staffordshire residents will be able to get a booster vaccine at walk-in clinics throughout January, as case rates in the…

• Staffordshire County Council
• Vaccination

New government tax check scheme for taxi drivers highlighted

As part of a government initiative, new tax requirements for cabbies in Stafford Borough will come into place this year.