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Stafford Borough Council stops to reset Local Plan process
Several years of work developing a new Local Plan for Stafford Borough is set to be stopped – and a…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
10th March 2025
Stafford Borough Council
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 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 Reporter25th February 2025Moss Gate transformation as former garden centre is set for redevelopment
A former garden centre near Stone will become a home after a national policy change enabled plans to be approved.…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
22nd February 2025Vendor opportunities at Westbridge Park – Ice cream and hot drink tenders open
Westbridge Park in Stone could soon be home to two new refreshment vendors, as Stafford Borough Council has announced tenders…
Author: Jon Cook19th 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 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 2025Padel courts plan at Stone Lawn Tennis & Squash Club receives strong community backing
A planning application for the construction of two floodlit padel courts with a canopy at Stone Lawn Tennis & Squash Club has received overwhelming support,…
Author: Jon Cook8th 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 2025Solar power boost for Stone Leisure Centre
Stone Leisure Centre is set to become more sustainable with the installation of new solar panels, cutting energy costs and…
Author: Jon Cook7th February 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 2025Alleyne’s former swimming pool set to make way for football clubhouse
Stone’s former swimming pool at Alleyne's Sports Centre is set to be redeveloped to improve facilities for a thriving local…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
10th January 2025Stone residents invited to share views on Borough’s Rough Sleeping Strategy
People across Stone and the wider Stafford Borough have until 19 January to contribute their views on ambitious plans to…
Author: Jon Cook
10th January 2025Cash boost for Stone businesses in new year programme
Grants of up to £20,000 are now available for businesses based in Stone - don't miss out.
Author: Jon Cook9th January 2025Licensing sub-committee to consider Lichfield Road Co-op’s alcohol application
A new Co-op food store is set to open in Stone – but proposals to sell alcohol until 10pm each…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
2nd January 2025
