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New Burston footbridge near Stone on track to reopen this month
New footbridge on Sandon and Burston Footpath 36 near Stone is now in place, with the popular route expected to…
Author: Jon Cook
10th August 2026
Staffordshire County Council
Local councils could fund extra grit bins under new winter policy
Local councils around Stone could pay for additional grit bins under Staffordshire County Council’s proposed new winter roads policy.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
6th August 2026New technical courses could link Stone pupils with local employers
Stone pupils could gain more technical learning from Year 10 under Government plans welcomed by Staffordshire County Council leader Martin…
Author: Jon Cook
31st July 2026New Stone to Rugeley bus service will replace service A from September
A new hourly 151 bus service will link Stone and Rugeley from September, replacing service A between Stone town centre…
Author: Jon Cook
31st July 2026Burston footbridge remains on track for August completion
Work on the new Burston footbridge remains on track for completion in August, as crews prepare an access road for…
Author: Jon Cook
27th July 2026Stone residents without driveways asked about home EV charging plan
Stone residents without driveways are invited to have their say on proposed EV charging gullies before the survey closes on…
Author: Jon Cook
23rd July 2026Has the disposable vape ban made a difference in Stone?
Has the disposable vape ban changed Stone? We ask residents what they have noticed as Staffordshire continues action against illegal…
Author: Jon Cook
20th July 2026Which Stone roads need pothole repairs most?
Staffordshire aims to repair 40,000 potholes by March 2027. Which roads and streets in Stone should highways crews tackle next?
Author: Jon Cook
17th July 2026Assault charge against Yarnfield protester discontinued
An assault charge against Yarnfield protester Damon Hoppe following a Staffordshire County Council meeting has been discontinued.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
17th July 2026Government confirms Stone will stay with Stafford Borough neighbours in major council shake up
Stone will become part of a new south Staffordshire unitary council after the government confirmed plans to replace the current…
Author: Jon Cook
16th July 2026Could your spare room earn you £213 a week while helping a young person?
Stone and Staffordshire residents with a spare room could receive £213.09 a week by becoming a Supported Lodgings host.
Author: Jon Cook14th July 2026Staffordshire councillors could be banned from wearing shorts and football shirts at meetings
Staffordshire County Council is considering a formal dress code banning sportswear and political slogans, alongside new powers to deal with…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter13th July 2026External investigators brought in as complaints against county councillors soar
Staffordshire County Council brought in external investigators after complaints against councillors rose from 12 to 168 in a year, with…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter10th July 2026Stone town centre roadworks confirmed as signs warn of delays
Staffordshire County Council has confirmed roadworks in Stone town centre from 13 July, with signs warning drivers to expect delays.
Author: Jon Cook
10th July 2026Work to install new Burston footbridge to begin next week
Work to install the new Burston footbridge on Sandon and Burston Public Footpath 36 is due to begin on Monday…
Author: Jon Cook9th July 2026Stone town centre roadworks set to tackle busy junction potholes
Roadworks are set to begin in Stone town centre, with potholes around the Newcastle Street and Crown Street junction due…
Author: Jon Cook
8th July 2026
