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
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.
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).
An internal email seen by The Staffordshire Signal shows Staffordshire library staff were told to remove Pride and LGBTQ+ displays, stop Pride-related social media posts and cancel themed activities.
Confused about the Staffordshire local elections on 7 May 2026? Here is a clear, simple guide to who is voting, why some areas are not, and what local councillors actually do.
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.
