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Council workshop to promote growth for local businesses
Businesses in Stone and across the wider Stafford Borough are being invited to one of a series of workshops over…
Author: Jon Cook
16th September 2024
Stafford Borough Council
Government proposed mandatory housing target sparks questions
The controlling group at Stafford Borough Council has once again come under fire for delays in bringing the latest Local…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter13th September 2024Stafford Borough councillors declare roads emergency
Staffordshire is facing a “roads emergency” because of the “worryingly poor state of repair” of the county’s highways, Stafford councillors…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
13th September 2024Borough Council announce workshops to help boost Stone town centre businesses
Retail experts are set to assist Stone town centre businesses with a series of free workshops this autumn.
Author: Jon Cook
27th August 2024Driving change as council considers electric upgrade for civic duties
Stafford Borough's First Citizen could soon arrive at events in a greener car as the borough council looks to replace…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
6th August 202493% of respondents support A34 car cruising ban through Stone
Plans to ban car cruising on a busy Stafford Borough road have been backed by more than 150 people.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
6th August 2024Healthy Homes service extended to Stone residents
An initiative by Stafford Borough Council that promises cost-effective home repairs has been rolled out to Stone residents - but…
Author: Jon Cook
5th August 2024Reserve funds used to plug £1.1m council budget deficit
Stafford Borough Council's £1.1m budget deficit will be offset by reserves, ensuring a balanced position after overspending in key areas.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter17th July 2024Meaford EV charging hub and restaurant plans spark more than 160 objections
Plans to build a drive-through restaurant and electric vehicle charging hub on Green Belt land north of Stone have sparked…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
11th July 2024Stone car parks earmarked as potential public access EV charging points
Electric vehicle charging points are being considered for six areas across Stone and Stafford as part of council action to…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter17th June 2024Plans submitted for greenbelt drive-through restaurant service station opposite the George & Dragon
A field between the Meaford roundabout and the Darlaston Roundabout has been earmarked as the location of a new electric…
Author: Jonathan Sutton, Local Democracy Reporter12th June 2024“Stone Fire and Police” sign raises local concerns
Proposed signage adding police to Stone’s fire station has sparked concerns from town residents.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
3rd June 2024Councils to commemorate D-Day anniversary in Stone and Stafford
The 80th anniversary of D-Day will be commemorated with events in Stone and Stafford next month.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter23rd May 2024Stone residents can have a say on A34 car racing ban
Stafford Borough Council have launched a consultation so that Stone residents can have a say on plans to ban cars…
Author: Jon Cook23rd May 2024Stone food bank to benefit from council support
Food banks struggling to meet demand from hungry families are set to receive a boost of more than £11,000 from…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
11th May 2024Silent Nights Ahead? Stone targets noisy car cruisers with road ban proposal
Stone community leaders have welcomed plans to ban boy racer meets and car cruising along one of the town’s main…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter11th May 2024
