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Stone town centre road improvement scheme completed after three months of work
Stone town centre roadworks have been completed after three months of repairs and resurfacing across several main routes.
Author: Jon Cook
30th October, 2026
Staffordshire County Council
Stone businesses urged to offer T Level placements to young people
Staffordshire businesses are being encouraged to offer T Level placements, helping young people gain workplace experience and develop career skills.
Author: Jon Cook
30th October, 2026Government withdraws decision on two new Staffordshire councils
The Government has withdrawn its decision on two new Staffordshire councils, with Stone's future council arrangements back under review.
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter and Jon Cook
29th October, 2026Fourth Reform group leader in 18 months as Hayley Coles takes charge at Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire County Council has its fourth Reform group leader in 18 months as Hayley Coles takes charge and Stone councillor…
Author: Jon Cook
27th October, 2026Councillor demands ‘yes or no’ on Black History Month, Pride and Holocaust Memorial Day displays in Staffordshire libraries
Councillors question whether Staffordshire libraries can mark Black History Month, Pride and Holocaust Memorial Day under a proposed new displays…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
26th October, 2026Interest-free loans of up to £100,000 available to Stone businesses
Interest-free loans from £5,000 to £100,000 are available to eligible Stone businesses looking to invest in equipment, premises and productivity.
Author: Jon Cook
21st October, 2026Staffordshire council sets out new library display rules after Pride row
Staffordshire councillors will scrutinise a new policy governing displays, events and activities in county managed libraries.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter15th October, 2026Staffordshire councillors approve planning changes despite opposition
Staffordshire councillors have approved mandatory changes to planning decision rules despite continuing concerns about local democratic oversight.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter13th October, 2026Stone High Street camera enforcement push branded premature by county highways chief
Stone could be considered for a trial camera enforcement scheme after a councillor’s ANPR motion was branded “premature” by the…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter12th October, 2026Staffordshire council leader seeks to recover reorganisation costs if plans are scrapped
Staffordshire County Council’s leader says he will seek to recover costs if the paused local government reorganisation is ultimately scrapped.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
12th October, 2026Staffordshire’s gritting fleet prepares for winter with 11 new vehicles
Staffordshire County Council’s 37 gritters have begun winter preparations, with 11 new vehicles joining fleets in Cannock and Lichfield.
Author: Jon Cook
5th October, 2026County council urged to tackle vehicles using Stone High Street illegally
Staffordshire County Council will be asked to make Stone High Street a priority for ANPR enforcement and set out a…
Author: Jon Cook5th October, 2026Former council leader calls for bond system over ‘frivolous’ complaints
A former Staffordshire County Council leader has suggested a refundable bond system for people making complaints against councillors.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
30th September, 2026Staffordshire councillors raise democracy concerns over planning changes
Staffordshire councillors have refused to endorse constitution changes ahead of new national rules governing planning decisions.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter30th September, 2026New Stone to Rugeley bus service sees encouraging start to year long trial
The new 151 bus between Stone and Rugeley has recorded encouraging passenger numbers during the first weeks of its year…
Author: Jon Cook
29th September, 2026Closure or one way system being considered for Aston Link Road in Stone
Closing Aston Link Road or making it one way are being considered as Staffordshire County Council develops £35,000 plans for…
Author: Jon Cook
16th September, 2026
