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New planning rules change who decides applications affecting Stone
New national planning rules change which developments in Stone can go before councillors. Here's what has changed and how residents…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd November, 2026
Stafford Borough Council
Green councillor calls national Labour ‘very arrogant’ over Stafford coalition split
Green councillor Tony Pearce criticises Labour's decision to end its coalition with the Greens at Stafford Borough Council.
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
3rd November, 2026Labour to end Stafford Borough Council coalition with Greens
Labour will end its coalition with Green councillors at Stafford Borough Council, leaving Labour and the independents without an overall…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
2nd November, 2026Stone first schools invited to join bee friendly scheme with 10 funded places on offer
Stone first schools are invited to join a bee friendly award scheme, with Stafford Borough Council funding up to 10…
Author: Jon Cook
21st October, 2026Residents raise flooding and infrastructure concerns over plans for up to 870 homes in Stone
Residents raised concerns over flooding and local services at a Stone meeting about three planning applications proposing up to 870…
Author: Jonathan Sutton, Local Democracy Reporter
20th October, 2026Full planning application submitted for Lidl store near Aston Roundabout
Lidl has submitted a full planning application for its proposed Stone supermarket near Aston Roundabout, including a new A51 access…
Author: Jon Cook
12th October, 2026Plans submitted for 22 homes on Green Belt land in Yarnfield
Plans have been submitted for 22 homes off Yarnfield Lane in Yarnfield, with residents raising concerns about traffic, flooding and…
Author: Jon Cook
5th October, 2026Plans for up to 72 homes on edge of Barlaston rejected
Plans to build more than 70 new homes on land on the edge of Barlaston have been rejected by councillors.…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
2nd October, 2026Man handed £500 penalty after woman reports fly-tipping near Hilderstone
A man from Cheadle has received a £500 penalty after a woman spotted him dumping a vacuum cleaner and saws…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd September, 2026Stafford Borough Council agrees to buy homes for temporary accommodation – but neighbouring council defers decision
Stafford Borough Council agrees £675,000 for three homes, two for homelessness and one for Afghan resettlement, as Cannock Chase delays…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
21st September, 2026New antisocial behaviour measures for Stone backed after public consultation
New antisocial behaviour measures affecting Stone will be introduced from December after around 390 people responded to a public consultation.
Author: Jon Cook
14th September, 2026Stone voters set for borough and town council elections next May
Stone voters are set for borough and town council elections in May 2027 after the Government paused its Staffordshire council…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter and Jon Cook10th September, 2026Marlborough Road housing plan cut to 120 homes as councillors raise concerns
Taylor Wimpey has cut its Marlborough Road proposal from 140 to 120 homes, with Stone councillors again raising concerns over…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter3rd September, 2026More than a dozen objections lodged against 70 home Green Belt plan north of Stone
More than a dozen residents have objected to plans for up to 70 homes on Green Belt land between Stone…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
3rd September, 2026Lidl takes next planning step for proposed Stone store
Lidl has taken another step towards its proposed Stone supermarket, with an environmental screening request submitted for the Forge Farm…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
2nd September, 2026Bin collections changing in Stone over August bank holiday
Bin collections in Stone and Stafford Borough will take place one day later following the August bank holiday. Check the…
Author: Jon Cook
27th August, 2026
