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Stone drivers urged to respect road crews as Staffordshire repairs ramp up
Stone drivers are being urged to respect road crews as Staffordshire highways repairs ramp up across the county.
Author: Jon Cook
29th April 2026
Staffordshire County Council
Councillor hopes new A51 bus route could connect Stone and Rugeley
A proposed new bus service could link Stone and Rugeley via A51 villages including Sandon, Weston, Hixon and Great Haywood.
Author: Jon Cook
28th April 2026New county traffic plan aims to cut disruption on roads in Stone and Staffordshire
A new Staffordshire traffic plan aims to reduce roadwork disruption through better coordination, with potential knock on effects for roads…
Author: Jon Cook
19th April 2026School upgrades planned at schools across the Stone area
Walton Priory, St Michael’s, Pirehill, Springfields, Tittensor, Barlaston and Fulford are included in Staffordshire’s £27m school upgrade programme.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
17th April 2026Stafford Borough councillors renew roads emergency call after fatal pothole crash
Stafford Borough councillors have renewed calls for action on road conditions after a fatal pothole crash in Stoke-on-Trent.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter16th April 2026Stone families among Staffordshire parents offered first choice school places
Most families across Staffordshire have been offered their first choice of school for children starting Reception this September, according to…
Author: Jon Cook
16th April 2026Former Staffordshire County Council officer received £455,000 exit package
An unnamed former Staffordshire County Council officer received a £455,000 exit package, according to the authority’s 2024/25 accounts.
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter14th April 2026Flood 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 Cook10th April 2026Stone 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 Cook8th 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 2026
