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Council boss draws red line to keep Stone part of Stafford Borough
Council leader vows to fight plans to split Stone from Stafford Borough as part of local government changes, calling it…
Author: Jon Cook
4th March 2025
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Covering political news and stories from Stone Town Council, Stafford Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council and our Member of Parliament. Check out our election coverage section when it’s election time.
Stoke and Staffordshire face political shake-up with Stone in the middle
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
4th March 2025More than £130k awarded to local groups and rising sports stars
Stafford Borough Council awards £130k+ to charities, sports stars & community groups, ensuring vital support continues for residents through 2025/26.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
25th February 2025Council concern over local government shake-up proposals
Councillors have raised concerns about the future of funding for Stafford Borough if it is made to join up with…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
18th February 2025Staffordshire’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 Reporter15th February 2025Stafford 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 2025Councils given six weeks to come up with initial unitary proposal
Councils in Staffordshire have been given six weeks to develop initial proposals to change the county’s political map forever.
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter and Jon Cook
7th February 2025Stone MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment
Stone's MP, Sir Gavin Williamson, has signed the Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment and in doing so, has pledged…
Author: Jon Cook
27th January 2025From the classroom to the council: Alleyne’s Sixth Formers interview Jill Hood
Today, we start a new series, aimed at getting more young people engaged with local politics in order to help…
Author: Dylan Galloghly and Ella Battersby
23rd 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 2025Stone 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 2024Have your say: shaping Stone’s future with Stafford Borough Council
Residents and businesses in Stone are being encouraged to shape the future of Stafford Borough by contributing to a refreshed…
Author: Jon Cook16th December 2024Sir Gavin fights to protect winter fuel payments for pensioners
Stone MP, Sir Gavin Williamson, has called on the Government to reverse their plans to cut Winter Fuel Payments for…
Author: Jon Cook
11th September 2024Stone MP Sir Gavin Williamson – Parliamentary Votes and Debates w/c 2nd September 2024
Welcome to our weekly recap on the actions of Stone MP Sir Gavin Williamson in Parliament. Find out what votes…
Author: Jon Cook
9th September 2024Stone drivers could face higher parking fines as County Council call for Government review
Staffordshire county councillors are calling on the Government to review parking penalty levels for drivers who flout restrictions after learning…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter1st August 2024
