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Has 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 2026
Staffordshire County Council
Which 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 Cook
14th 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 Reporter
13th 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 2026Gritters return to Staffordshire roads, but not because of snow
Gritters are returning to Stone roads this week, but not because of snow, as highways crews prepare for hot weather.
Author: Jon Cook8th July 2026Can infrastructure be made to come before new homes in Stone?
Can infrastructure come before new homes in Stone? We explain phasing, Section 106 agreements, planning conditions and who is responsible…
Author: Jon Cook1st July 2026Reform sets out plan to overhaul Staffordshire council equality policies
Reform UK leaders at Staffordshire County Council plan to overhaul EDI policies, raising questions over recruitment, staff support and legal…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter and Jon Cook
29th June 2026Burston footbridge installation could begin in July after works plan changed
Work to install the new Burston footbridge could begin in July after Staffordshire County Council amended its construction plans.
Author: Jon Cook29th June 2026Stone depot among bases for extra pothole repair crews
Extra pothole repair crews will be based at Stone and other Staffordshire depots as the county council tackles road defects…
Author: Jon Cook22nd June 2026New hardship fund to help Staffordshire families with food and fuel bills
Staffordshire families facing financial hardship can get help with food, fuel, white goods, childcare, transport and clothing through a new…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
21st June 2026
