Everything West Ward residents need to know for the Cheadle Town Council by-election on 16 April 2026, including candidate details, street lists, and the limits of local council powers.
As spring arrives in Staffordshire, the countdown to the May 2026 district elections begins. From crucial voting deadlines to the potential for a major local government shake-up, here is every ward and key deadline you need to know for Newcastle, Cannock, and Tamworth.
Cannock Chase Council has officially adopted its Local Plan 2018–2040. This landmark decision follows seven years of planning and provides a sustainable framework for housing, employment, and the protection of the Green Belt through 2040.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council acquires six strategic sites from St Modwen Properties to safeguard Berryhill Fields, improve transport links at Newport Lane, and upgrade local play areas.
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council sets its 2026/27 budget, confirming a 2.99% council tax increase alongside an expanded reduction scheme to support low-income households and compensation recipients.
Following successful lobbying for government funding, Stoke-on-Trent City Council has approved a balanced budget focused on social care investment, road repairs, and playground upgrades.
The political landscape of Stoke-on-Trent City Council continues to transform as Councillor Carl Edwards becomes the latest Conservative to defect to Reform UK, citing "broken promises" on Brexit and Levelling Up.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council leaders have hailed a "fairer settlement" from the government, with an estimated £13 million in additional funding over the next three years to help tackle the city's unique social care and deprivation challenges.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has unveiled its 2026–27 draft budget, balancing a 4.99% council tax increase with targeted investments in fly-tipping enforcement, road repairs, and the successful Money MOT scheme.
