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Jubilee Fund grant for theatre group

A theatre group in Stone will be getting a new portable stage thanks to Stafford Borough Council’s Jubilee Fund. The council has revealed the...

Independents triumph in Walton by-elections

It was a good night for the Independents in Stone as they won both by-elections in Walton yesterday. A seat on Stafford Borough Council and on Sto...

Half-term sporty fun for youngsters

For the first time youngsters and their parents will be able to book online for the borough council’s sports courses and activities in the sc...

Crown & Anchor named best bar none

The Crown & Anchor has been named the best bar in Stone and Stafford in a competition run by the borough council. The Granville Square venue wa...

Free parking in run-up to Christmas

Motorists will be able to park for free in Stone town centre on two key dates in the run-up to Christmas. The borough council has waived parking ch...

Countdown to Walton by-elections

Polling cards are being delivered this week for the Walton by-elections to win a seat on Stafford Borough Council and Stone Town Council. Residents...

Star FC want Food and Drink Festival moved

A Sunday league football team from Stone has hit out at the siting of the Food and Drink Festival on Westbridge Park and has called for it to be he...

Town council to save £30k a year in share trial

Stone Town Council will be sharing the legal expertise of Stafford Borough Council following the retirement of council clerk David Turner, a move t...

Date set for Walton by-election

A by-election will take place next month following the death of Cllr Mike Carey. Cllr Carey, who served the Walton ward, died in July aged 65. The ...

Neighbours unite to fight flats plan

A group of neighbours have united to see off plans to convert an empty shop in their street into flats. Antonio Cuples from Barlaston wants to conv...

Work starts on The Wayfarer

Work has started on the empty Wayfarer pub on The Filleybrooks – and it could be open again in 12 weeks’ time. The pub has been empty f...

New development in Stone – where should it go?

Where should new housing and other development be located in Stone Town over the next 20 years? Stafford Borough Council thinks it has the answer &...

What do you think of Stone’s polling stations?

A review of all the places residents use to cast their vote in elections is being carried out by Stafford Borough Council. A list of the current po...

Stone pubs aim to be Best Bar None

Eight pubs  in Stone are hoping to become Best Bar None in a competition run by Stafford Borough Council. Fifteen premises from across the borough...

Stone councillor Mike Carey dies aged 65

  Stone Town and Stafford Borough councillor Mike Carey has died aged 65. Cllr Carey was this year’s Deputy Mayor for Stone, his fourth time...

Organisations urged to enter Green Awards

Businesses, schools and community groups in Stone can show off their green credentials by entering an annual competition. Schemes which demonstrate...

Hope for temporary post office

Stafford Borough Council hopes to use its vacant area office in Station Road as a temporary post office following the closure of the High Street ...

£2m lifeline for first-time buyers?

First-time buyers struggling to get on the property ladder in Stone and across the borough could get help with their mortgage as part of a £2 mill...

Developer asked to reconsider Vine plans

A developer who wants to demolish The Vine pub and replace it with a housing estate has been asked to incorporate the historic pub building into th...

Stafford Raw Talent Festival

Local bands could win a record deal at this year’s Raw Talent music competition. The grand prizes have just been announced – including the chan...

Borough council election results

Here are the Stafford Borough Council election results for the Stone town wards: St Michael’s Lloyd Brown (Lab) 541 Geoff Collier (Con) 735 E...

Candidates speak out: Walton ward

Here are the candidates’ appeals for your votes in the Walton ward. These eight candidates all want to represent the Walton ward on Stafford ...

Candidates speak out: Stonefield & Christchurch

Here are the candidates’ appeals for your votes in the borough council election in the Stonefield & Christchurch ward. These six candidat...

Candidates speak out: St Michael’s ward

Here are the candidates’ appeals for your votes in the St Michael’s ward. These six candidates all want to represent the St MichaelR...

13,334 parking tickets issued in 2010/11

Stafford Borough Council’s team of traffic officers issued 13,334 Penalty Charge Notices to drivers who flouted yellow line and other parking...

Heating help at hand for benefit claimants

Residents in Stone are being urged to take advantage of a scheme which helps to heat their homes. Despite the recent warm weather and impending sum...

Stone firms invited to public sector event

Businesses in Stone have been invited to meet buyers from the public sector at an event at the County Showground. The half-day gathering aims to en...

Registration reminder as deadline looms

People in Stone have been urged not to miss out on the chance to vote in next month’s elections and referendum. With the deadline to register now...

Election candidates are announced

Stafford Borough Council today published the details of all the candidates for the upcoming local elections in Stone. Twenty-seven candidates will ...

Is there graffiti on your wall near the canal?

Steps are being taken to clear away the graffiti that was sprayed next to the canal in Stone, although it’s certainly taking some time. A Bri...

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