Stafford & Stone

Stafford residents are being asked to have their say on whether the town should establish its own town council, as the area remains the only unparished part of Stafford Borough amid major upcoming changes to local government. The consultation, launched by Stafford Borough Council, follows concerns that the planned abolition of the current borough council in 2028 — as part of government-driven local government reorganisation in Staffordshire — could leave residents in the town

Job Losses Announced at Iconic Wedgwood Factory in Barlaston Job losses have been announced at the historic Wedgwood ceramics factory in Barlaston near Stoke-on-Trent, dealing another blow to Staffordshire's famous pottery industry. Parent company Fiskars Group confirmed that roles are at risk at the Barlaston site with a formal 30-day consultation process now underway involving staff and trade unions. The exact number of redundancies has not yet been disclosed, but the compa

Stone, UK – February 4, 2026 – Investigative and preparatory activities for a significant road repair project in Stone’s town centre are scheduled to commence next week, setting the stage for extensive improvements this summer. The upcoming works encompass drainage assessments, CCTV inspections, and road surface evaluations, all aimed at refining the design for the primary structural maintenance initiative. This main project will target the town centre ring road, encompassing

Groundwork is set to advance next week on a crucial development site in Stafford, paving the way for a transformative regeneration project aimed at introducing new homes and businesses to the area. The land, owned by Staffordshire County Council and located off Doxey Road, is integral to the Stafford Station Gateway initiative. This collaborative effort between Stafford Borough Council and the county council seeks to revitalize the region around the railway station. Originall

STONE, Staffordshire, February 2, 2026, Local roads became safer today after a police checkpoint in Stone revealed a series of serious driving offenses, as part of Staffordshire Police’s ongoing Operation Lightning initiative. The Staffordshire Road Harm Prevention Team conducted the operation this morning, stopping vehicles and identifying numerous infractions that pose risks to all road users. According to a post from the team, the checkpoint resulted in: three overweight v