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No monkey business, Stone primate owners need a licence from April
People in Stone who keep primates as pets will need a licence from Monday 6 April 2026, under new Government…
Author: Jon Cook
6th March 2026
Stafford Borough Council
Eight bungalows proposed off Old Road in Barlaston
Plans have been submitted to build eight new bungalows on land off Old Road in Barlaston. The site sits just…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd March 2026Plans submitted for three Gypsy and Traveller pitches off Whitesytch Lane, Hilderstone
A planning application has been submitted to Stafford Borough Council seeking permission for three Gypsy and Traveller residential pitches on…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd March 2026Planning application submitted for education centre at former Stone bar
A full planning application has now been submitted to change the use of 1 to 3 Radford Street in Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
11th February 2026Plans return for EV charging hub between Meaford and Darlaston roundabouts
Plans to build a new drive through restaurant and electric vehicle charging hub on land north of Stone have returned…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
10th February 2026Weekly food waste collection roll out for Stone residents
A Government initiative will see food waste collected weekly from every household in Stone and across Stafford Borough this year. …
Author: Jon Cook
23rd January 2026Stone car parking and garden waste charges set to be frozen for next year
Drivers using car parks in Stone and local households signed up to the garden waste service are set to see…
Author: Jon Cook16th January 2026What to do if snow and ice impact your bin collections?
If you're bin hasn't been collected due to adverse weather, then read on for what you need to do. Stafford…
Author: Jon Cook
9th January 2026Stone Town Council to consider Battery Box planning application at upcoming meeting
Stone Town Council will review plans for a Battery Box energy storage unit on Brooms Road, though the final planning…
Author: Jon Cook
6th January 2026A quick Christmas bin heads up for Stone households
If you’re used to putting the bins out on autopilot, this is one routine that changes over Christmas. Bin collections…
Author: Jon Cook15th December 2025First free parking day arrives this weekend for final 2025 Stone Farmers Market
The first of three free parking Saturdays is almost here for anyone heading into Stone during the run up to…
Author: Jon Cook2nd December 2025Fly tipping in Cotwalton prompts warning after two residents fined
A pile of black bags and household waste left on a track in Cotwalton has prompted a fresh warning about…
Author: Jon Cook
28th November 2025Work on shared services stops as both councils prepare for abolition
Work to increase the sharing of services between two Staffordshire councils is being halted – as both authorities face their…
Author: Jon Cook24th November 2025Free parking confirmed for Stone on key December Saturdays
Shoppers heading into Stone in the run up to Christmas will have three full days of free parking across all…
Author: Jon Cook
13th November 2025Fence installed on Stone field after repeated unauthorised camps
Stafford Borough Council has fenced off the field opposite Christ Church Academy in Stone to stop caravans accessing the site…
Author: Jon Cook
12th November 2025Millions in savings outlined in plan for new Staffordshire council
Plans for a new council serving South and Mid-Staffordshire could save taxpayers nearly £30 million a year. Stafford Borough councillors…
Author: Jon Cook
29th October 2025
