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A 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 Cook
15th December 2025
Stafford Borough Council
First 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 Cook
2nd 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 2025Planning bid to transform barn between Stone and Sandon into worship hall
A barn between Stone and Sandon could be converted into a church if plans are approved by Stafford Borough Council.…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
22nd October 2025Council ends financial year in surplus
Stafford Borough Council reports a £400,000 surplus for 2024/25, with funds added to its working balances following a strong year-end…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter22nd October 2025Police enforce town centre order in Stone
Police have issued five £100 fines in Stone after drivers were caught breaching restrictions in the pedestrianised area of the…
Author: Jon Cook
20th October 2025Plan for 140 new homes off Marlborough Road submitted
A proposal to build up to 140 homes in Stone has gone in to Stafford Borough Council. Developer Taylor Wimpey…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
16th October 2025Stone Town Council backs the south and opposes the north in council authorities shake‑up
Stone councillors have backed proposals for the town to be included in a new southern Staffordshire council – and have…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
9th October 2025£250k green funding package opens doors for Stone businesses
Independent businesses in Stone could soon benefit from a new package of grants aimed at helping them cut costs and…
Author: Jon Cook1st October 2025Council tax and business rate arrears worth £45k written off in Stafford Borough
Stafford Borough Council has written off more than £45,000 in unpaid council tax and business rates after debts were deemed…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter30th September 2025Family forced to leave unsafe Stone home as landlord fined
A senior councillor has sounded a warning to rogue landlords after a woman was fined for a catalogue of offences…
Author: Jon Cook
17th September 2025Black cabs cleared for Stafford Borough as taxi rules updated
Black cabs will be permitted in Stafford Borough after a change in taxi licensing policy was approved to allow two…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter12th September 2025
