Politics - The Staffordshire Signal CIC (Page 2)

Councillors Approve £5.56 Million to Complete Former Debenhams Redevelopment in Lichfield

A landmark commercial site in Lichfield that stood empty after Debenhams' collapse is now a step closer to becoming a new leisure destination for the city, after councillors approved £5.56 million of additional funding on Tuesday evening.

By Will Barnish

/ 15 Jul 2026

Councillors Approve £5.56 Million to Complete Former Debenhams Redevelopment in Lichfield

Meet the Candidates: Himley & Swindon By-Election

Hear what 3 of the 7 candidates for the Himley & Swindon by-election had to say ahead of voting on 16th July.

By Will Barnish

/ 15 Jul 2026

Meet the Candidates: Himley & Swindon By-Election

Packmoor Masterplan progresses despite significant public opposition

As cabinet back the next stage of the controversial Masterplan, opponents say months of consultation and community campaigning have failed to influence the outcome.

By Will Barnish

/ 15 Jul 2026

Packmoor Masterplan progresses despite significant public opposition

Local Plan Approved During Full Council Meeting

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has formally adopted its Local Plan 2020–2040 after councillors were told rejecting the document could leave the borough open to unprecedented development.

By Will Barnish

/ 10 Jul 2026

Local Plan Approved During Full Council Meeting

Climate Emergency Cancelled: What Happens Next for Newcastle-under-Lyme?

As councillors prepare to vote on ending the borough's climate emergency declaration, we examine the potential outcomes before the Full Council meeting

By Will Barnish

/ 7 Jul 2026

Climate Emergency Cancelled: What Happens Next for Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Protest Planned Outside Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council Over Reform UK Policies

NorSCARF are urging residents to join a protest outside Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council as concerns grow over the authority's new political direction

By Will Barnish

/ 7 Jul 2026

Protest Planned Outside Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council Over Reform UK Policies

What Does Reform UK's Staffordshire EDI Policy Paper Actually Tell Us?

Here's what you should know about Reform UK Staffordshire's latest policy document

By Will Barnish

/ 5 Jul 2026

What Does Reform UK's Staffordshire EDI Policy Paper Actually Tell Us?

Cabinet Approves Community Fund and Local Plan Debate Continues

We watched the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council Cabinet Meeting so you don't have to.

By Will Barnish

/ 5 Jul 2026

Cabinet Approves Community Fund and Local Plan Debate Continues

Councillor loses seat on Kidsgrove Town Council after failing to formally accept position

A newly elected Kidsgrove town councillor has automatically lost her seat before attending a single meeting, following a procedural misstep which officers said could not be rectified.

By Will Barnish

/ 3 Jul 2026

Councillor loses seat on Kidsgrove Town Council after failing to formally accept position

Stretton By-Election: Reform UK Win County Council Seat

Reform UK's Jonathan Pyke has been elected as the new Staffordshire County Councillor for the Stretton division following Thursday's by-election. The by-election was called

By Will Barnish

/ 30 Jun 2026

Stretton By-Election: Reform UK Win County Council Seat

Stretton by-election: Meet the candidates

Voters in Stretton and Horninglow will go to the polls on Thursday 25 June to choose a new Staffordshire County Councillor. The Staffordshire Signal invited all four candidates standing in the by-election to share their priorities for the area.

By Will Barnish

/ 24 Jun 2026

Stretton by-election: Meet the candidates

Newcastle MP Delivers Constituents' Views on Local Government Reorganisation to Downing Street

Adam Jogee, Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme, has delivered a collection of constituent views to 10 Downing Street, ensuring local residents’ voices are heard as the government progressed with proposals for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 20 Jun 2026

Adam Jogee, Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme