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Kerry Ashdown

Local Democracy Reporting Service

April 30, 2024

Village entrance road to be closed for three weeks due to nearby work

Stafford|Apr 30

'Uncertainty and anxiety': Six management posts to go in council restructures

Cannock Chase|Apr 30

Police parking crackdown delays meeting as councillors move their cars to avoid tickets

Stafford|Apr 30

April 29, 2024

'Ageing' IT structure at council is set to be upgraded

Cannock Chase|Apr 29

April 25, 2024

Permission granted for storage containers on Penkridge land

Penkridge|Apr 25

April 23, 2024

Cheerleading and dance academy plans and this week’s other applications

Staffordshire|Apr 23

April 20, 2024

Support for war veterans and widows to continue in Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase|Apr 20

Plans to commemorate “Cannock’s Florence Nightingale”

Accessible toilet plans to help men dispose of sanitary products

Cannock Chase|Apr 20

April 18, 2024

Council agrees constitution changes after amendment in eleventh hour

Politics|Apr 18

Alcohol and music licence application decision for music event delayed

South Staffordshire|Apr 18

April 16, 2024

House plans for 'unviable' pub in Staffordshire given green light

Staffordshire|Apr 16

April 14, 2024

Changes proposed for future development in South Staffordshire including 6,000 less new homes

Property|Apr 14

Councillors have their say on creation of a 'Staffordshire Forest' to help with climate change

Staffordshire|Apr 14

April 10, 2024

Borough council set to continue housing benefit assistance for war veterans and widows

Stafford|Apr 10

Coffee giant Costa could be built next to Cannock pub

April 6, 2024

Cannock town centre overhaul moves ahead after £9m green light for demolition of multi-storey car park

Staffordshire|Apr 6

March 31, 2024

Owners of struggling pub submit plans to demolish inn to make way for bungalows

March 30, 2024

More homes approved for former working men’s club site despite residents' objections

Closure of Stafford bank sparks concern for councillors who fear for 'vulnerable' residents

Stafford|Mar 30

March 28, 2024

Staffordshire needs thousands more school places to meet demand

Education|Mar 28

March 27, 2024

Licence granted for new music festival in Staffordshire

Staffordshire|Mar 27

March 26, 2024

Shock as unpaid carers revealed to be as young as five years old in Staffordshire

Staffordshire|Mar 26

March 20, 2024

Calls for better transport links in county

Staffordshire|Mar 20

Vacant units at Cannock business development could be transformed into indoor golf centre

March 19, 2024

National Highways to be challenged after M6 closure leads to town gridlock

Staffordshire|Mar 19

March 18, 2024

Listed: The major Staffordshire roads earmarked for repairs over next three years

Transport|Mar 18

March 17, 2024

Death threat hand-delivered to councillor's home as colleague also details abuse

Politics|Mar 17

March 14, 2024

New Lidl store could be built in Burntwood

Business|Mar 14

Sanitary bins could be installed in male toilets in Cannock Chase for incontinence waste

Councillor calls for scrutiny improvements

March 13, 2024

Council writes off debts worth more than £30,000

Staffordshire|Mar 13

March 11, 2024

Rail gateway project moves a step closer

Stafford|Mar 11

March 9, 2024

More than £150k to be spent on improving two parks in Stafford

March 8, 2024

Funding secured to add alcohol tracking feature to wellbeing app

Extra council tax charges approved for second and empty homes in Cannock Chase

Pub granted premises licence after previous one lapsed - but not all neighbours are pleased

Stourbridge|Mar 8

March 7, 2024

Community wellbeing funding pot for South Staffordshire

Staffordshire|Mar 7

Playbarn is granted alcohol licence despite concerns by residents over safety of children

Staffordshire|Mar 7

March 6, 2024

HMO with 12 bedrooms planned for vacant pub

Funding approved for improvements to community centre and green spaces

Staffordshire|Mar 6

March 4, 2024

Bungalow plan approved despite parish council objection

Staffordshire|Mar 4

Council tax rises for second homes and empty properties is approved

Council writes off business rate debt worth more than £364k

March 1, 2024

Apartment plans approved for workshop site

Decision on solar farm near Stafford is deferred

February 29, 2024

New visitor centre and car park changes approved for Shugborough estate

Stafford|Feb 29

New mayor becomes the First Citizen almost 40 years after his father donned the civic chain

Stafford|Feb 29

February 28, 2024

Apartment plans for hotel site near Cannock

February 27, 2024

Council approves budget including £5 council tax rise

Staffordshire|Feb 27

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