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Flood strategy update has local relevance for Stone
Stone has already been identified in official flood risk evidence as an area at high risk of surface water flooding,…
Author: Jon Cook
10th April 2026
Staffordshire County Council
Stone residents invited to sign up for new community learning courses
Adults in Stone are being encouraged to take a look at a fresh programme of community learning courses now open…
Author: Jon Cook
8th April 2026Confusion around Uttoxeter Road roadworks, here’s what we know
There is confusion around the planned roadworks on Uttoxeter Road near Little Stoke, with official paperwork and signs on the…
Author: Jon Cook
4th April 2026Martin Murray confirmed as Staffordshire leader amid calls for action over scandals
Decisions taken at Staffordshire County Council shape services used by people in Stone and across the borough, from roads and…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
26th March 2026What local government reorganisation could mean for Stone
Local government reorganisation is one of those issues that can feel distant until you stop and look at what it…
Author: Jon Cook24th March 2026Staffordshire backs county farms policy, with no support for large solar schemes
A new policy on the future of Staffordshire’s county farms has been backed by senior councillors, setting out a clear…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
23rd March 2026Council backs push for more college places across Staffordshire
Staffordshire County Council is backing calls for more funding to create extra college and training places for young people across…
Author: Jon Cook22nd March 2026Martin Murray leads first cabinet meeting after Reform UK group election
The new Reform UK group leader at Staffordshire County Council has presided over his first public cabinet meeting since being…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
18th March 2026Staffordshire County Council still without permanent leader after three months
A permanent leader has still not been selected to head up Staffordshire County Council – three months after a former…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
16th March 2026Thousands of free trees planted across Staffordshire over winter
Nearly 3,500 free trees have found new homes across Staffordshire this winter, after a series of community giveaway events. Residents…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026Calls for stability as county council remains without permanent leader
Staffordshire County Council remains without a permanent leader following a heated meeting where members accused one another of “hurtful comments”…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter17th February 2026Sean Bagguley appointed to senior finance role at County Council
A county councillor representing part of Stone has taken on a key role overseeing council finances. Sean Bagguley, who represents…
Author: Jon Cook
17th February 2026SEND assessment backlog cleared by Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire County Council says it has cleared its backlog of Educational Psychology assessments for children and young people with Education,…
Author: Jon Cook4th February 2026Investigative road works to begin ahead of major Stone ring road scheme
Preparation work ahead of a major road maintenance scheme in Stone town centre is due to begin next week, with…
Author: Jon Cook3rd February 2026Inspectors praise progress in how Staffordshire supports vulnerable children
Inspectors say there has been a ‘significant improvement’ in the way a council responds to concerns over vulnerable children. Ofsted…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter27th January 2026Leader defends scrutiny of Reform UK’s first county council budget
Staffordshire County Council’s acting leader has hit back at claims there has not been enough scrutiny of Reform UK’s first…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter27th January 2026
