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New council pothole reporting system for Stone residents
The way Stone residents report potholes and other highway issues in Stone and across Staffordshire has been completely revamped.
Author: Jon Cook
20th January 2025
Staffordshire County Council
Stone residents can gain new skills in 2025
Stone residents aged 19 and over who are looking to gain new skills, improve their confidence or explore passions are…
Author: Jon Cook
17th January 2025Council considers using AI to fight future Staffordshire floods
To help protect residents and businesses from future deluges, a surface water flood warning system and a single hotline for…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
8th January 2025Weather warnings in place for Stone as temperatures set to plummet
Stone residents are being reminded to stay warm and well, look out for vulnerable neighbours, and take care when outside,…
Author: Jon Cook
4th January 2025Stone councillors weigh in on Government’s remote meeting consultation
Councillors could once again be allowed to attend meetings remotely as part of proposed changes being considered by the Government.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
18th December 2024Staffordshire County secures £5.3m for bus travel improvements
More than £5 million in funding has been allocated to improve bus travel in Staffordshire, with key upgrades planned for…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
20th November 2024Stone young people’s insights needed for Staffordshire’s transport plan
Staffordshire County Council is calling on young residents in Stone and across the county to share their views on the…
Author: Jon Cook
13th November 2024Six weeks of roadworks start next week on the Windmill Hill roundabout in Meir Heath
An improvement scheme on a busy Staffordshire roundabout junction begins next week as part of a £450,000 county council investment.
Author: Jon Cook
17th October 2024Stone roads part of 1.7 million square meter surface dressing programme
More than 1.7 million square meters of Staffordshire roads have already been surface-dressed this financial year, and now, thanks to…
Author: Jon Cook1st October 2024NextGen turning ignition for start-up businesses in Stone and across Staffordshire
An ambitious programme, designed to empower a new generation of thriving start-up businesses across Staffordshire, is being launched to drive…
Author: Jon Cook
19th September 2024Ten nights of full closure on the A34 between Stone and Stafford
Just when we thought it was completed, surfacing works on the A34 Stone Road between the Redhill roundabout and the…
Author: Jon Cook
17th September 2024Stafford Borough councillors declare roads emergency
Staffordshire is facing a “roads emergency” because of the “worryingly poor state of repair” of the county’s highways, Stafford councillors…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter13th September 2024Council complaints on the up
Complaints about lighting, highways maintenance, waste, and transport services have risen at Staffordshire County Council, alongside an increase in queries…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter11th September 2024Council strives to create a zero-waste county
Bra banks, bike recycling, musical instrument reuse and community-driven initiatives are just a few of the activities propelling Staffordshire towards…
Author: Jon Cook10th September 2024Stone drivers could face higher parking fines as County Council call for Government review
Staffordshire county councillors are calling on the Government to review parking penalty levels for drivers who flout restrictions after learning…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter1st August 2024Bookings now open for summer holiday activities in Staffordshire
Thousands of local children and young people will be able to enjoy a range of exciting activities this summer as…
Author: Jon Cook
4th July 2024
