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Kerry Ashdown

Local Democracy Reporting Service

November 21, 2024

New £100,000 convenience store granted late night permission to sell alcohol despite neighbour concerns

News|4 hours ago

New Lidl store bringing 40 jobs to Burntwood is given thumbs up - despite objections

Local Hubs|4 hours ago

Councillors put brakes on building plans for new house in Cannock garden

Staffordshire|4 hours ago

November 20, 2024

Staffordshire sailing club seeks permission to replace hut torched by arsonists

November 17, 2024

Closure order granted and clean-up started at Stafford home where front garden was used as tip

November 13, 2024

Borough council ends financial year with £796k overspend

November 12, 2024

Stafford convenience store’s bid to sell alcohol sparks objections

Stafford Borough Council considers buying Civic Centre

Staffordshire Fire chief issues battery warning

Staffordshire council leader expresses concerns about Winter Fuel Allowance payments

Staffordshire|Nov 12

November 4, 2024

Concerns raised over Stafford balloon release

Environment|Nov 4

October 17, 2024

Demolition of Guildhall Shopping Centre approved just days after closure of Stafford Indoor Market

Stafford|Oct 17

October 15, 2024

Backlash over decision not to use iconic listed building as temporary Stafford Market venue

Business|Oct 15

October 13, 2024

I visited a once-thriving pub now facing demolition - and I couldn't help feeling sad

Business|Oct 13

October 12, 2024

Demolition of Stafford shopping centre as part of regeneration plans set to be approved

Business|Oct 12

Cannock Chase Council quizzed on support given to asylum seekers who stayed in Holiday Inn

Staffordshire|Oct 12

Cannock Chase Tories walk out of long-running council meeting

Cannock Chase|Oct 12

October 10, 2024

Swim school hoping to make a splash in south Staffordshire by opening new pool

South Staffordshire|Oct 10

South Staffordshire Council has ended the first three months of the current financial year with a projected saving of more than £150,000

South Staffordshire|Oct 10

October 3, 2024

Pub gets weekend recorded music extension despite objections over 'intolerable' noises

South Staffordshire|Oct 3

Council to bring in new charges for invalid planning applications

Cannock Chase|Oct 3

Homes plan approved for county council land

October 1, 2024

Council to spend £22k to upgrade CCTV in Rugeley town centre

September 30, 2024

Demolition of once thriving village pub approved after councillors told of tiny takings

Stafford|Sep 30

September 29, 2024

Two former care homes to make way for new facility in Stafford

Stafford|Sep 29

September 27, 2024

South Staffordshire Council elects first female leader

Politics|Sep 27

September 20, 2024

Solar farm approved for land at historic estate near Codsall

Environment|Sep 20

September 18, 2024

Plans for transformation of Cannock town centre’s northern gateway

September 11, 2024

Increase in formal complaints about county council services

Staffordshire|Sep 11

September 5, 2024

Decision to refuse permission for industrial and storage building is overturned

Cheslyn Hay & Great Wyrley|Sep 5

September 4, 2024

Temporary endosopy unit plan for Stafford hospital to meet appointment demand

September 2, 2024

Local Plan consultation response includes objection to Heath Hayes development in Cannock

Cannock Chase|Sep 2

September 1, 2024

Stafford group tells men it’s okay to talk about their mental health

August 30, 2024

Fresh bid to open new Greggs branch on Staffordshire industrial estate

Business|Aug 30

Community leader steps in to help Poppy Appeal in Cannock amid concerns it could be affected by lack of volunteers

Cannock Chase|Aug 30

August 25, 2024

Staffordshire MP welcomes move to axe asylum seekers housing plan

Politics|Aug 25

August 24, 2024

Plans for new solar farm in South Staffordshire are approved despite concerns

South Staffordshire|Aug 24

Council granted retrospective planning permission for ramp

August 23, 2024

Measures to tackle roof climbing and urinating in public places are under review

Cannock Chase|Aug 23

Battery energy storage site on farmland near Wolverhampton is 'unwillingly' approved

Bushbury|Aug 23

Pole fitness studio gets thumbs up to operate for 12 more months after complaint lodged

Former day centre to become care home after plans given go-ahead

South Staffordshire|Aug 23

August 21, 2024

Transfer of new primary school approved

Lichfield|Aug 21

August 7, 2024

“Unauthorised” spending in council department that ended year with £826k deficit

Plans to ban car cruising on busy Staffordshire road backed by more than 150 people

Staffordshire|Aug 7

August 5, 2024

Operators of pole fitness studio left waiting for planning permission after complaint

August 1, 2024

Councillor hits out at ongoing delays to reopen Cannock Minor Injuries Unit

July 29, 2024

Bleed kits being installed in Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase|Jul 29

Cannock Chase set to become more bee-friendly

Cannock Chase|Jul 29

Council to increase support for armed forces community

Cannock Chase|Jul 29