Stories from Kerry Ashdown

Kerry Ashdown

Local Democracy Reporting Service

May 12, 2025

A Potential Masterplan For The Proposed Development Off Marlborough Road, Stone, On Display At The May 8 Consultation Event

More than 100 homes proposed by developer for land near Stafford

Property|6 hours ago

Land South Of Eccleshall Road, Stone, Earmarked For A Housing Development By Richborough. Photo by Staffordshire LDR Kerry Ashdown. Free for use by all LDRS partners

Developers propose almost 1,000 new homes on land on edge of Staffordshire town

Property|6 hours ago

May 11, 2025

A Google Street View Image Of The Old Wulfrunians Club In Castlecroft. Free for use by all LDRS partners

Social club near Wolverhampton granted permission for outdoor live music despite objections from neighbours

News|May 11

April 5, 2025

South Staffordshire venue limited to one 'rave type event' a year after noise complaints

News|Apr 5

$Staffordshire County Council\'s County Buildings in Martin Street Stafford where county council meetings are held. Photo by Staffordshire LDR Kerry Ashdown. Free for use by all BBC news wire partners$

Residents in a Staffordshire village have two elections to vote in next month - here's why

Politics|Apr 5

March 29, 2025

A Google Street View Image Of The Land Off Eccleshall Road Stone Earmarked For A New Housing Development. Free for use by all LDRS partners

Hundreds of new homes proposed for farmland on edge of Staffordshire town

Property|Mar 29

March 27, 2025

$Staffordshire County Council\'s cabinet member for strategic highways Mark Deaville. Image courtesy of Staffordshire County Council$

Full list of 27 Staffordshire roads to benefit from £60m improvement investment

Transport|Mar 27

March 23, 2025

$Stafford Borough Council\'s Civic Centre at Riverside Stafford. Photo by Staffordshire LDR Kerry Ashdown. Free for use for all BBC wire partners$

Stafford Councillors give green light to buy Civic Centre

Politics|Mar 23

March 20, 2025

Civic funeral held for Staffordshire Mayor who died after collision on A525

News|Mar 20

March 9, 2025

Councillor Victoria Wilson At Stafford Library. Image courtesy of Staffordshire County Council

Ten Staffordshire libraries receive share of £5m libraries investment

News|Mar 9

March 8, 2025

Cannock Chase Council leader Tony Johnson. Image courtesy of Cannock Chase Council

Cannock Chase Council leader backs concept of southern Staffordshire council

Politics|Mar 8

March 6, 2025

Cllr Aidan Godfrey. Photo by Staffordshire LDR Kerry Ashdown. Free for use by all LDRS partners

Council leader says Stafford and Stone must not be split up in local government shake-up

Politics|Mar 6

March 5, 2025

An Image Of How The Proposed New Mosque And Community Centre In Stafford Could Look Submitted As Part Of The Planning Application To Stafford Borough Council

Mosque and community centre plans for Stafford and this week’s other applications

Property|Mar 5

February 3, 2025

Cannock Chase District Council - by LDR with permission for use by all LDRS partners

Council house rent in Cannock Chase set to rise by 2.7 per cent

Property|Feb 3

Alec Sandiford at Windmill Roundabout - by LDR, with permission for use by all LDRS partners

Call for action to keep drains clear to prevent rural flooding

Transport|Feb 3

February 2, 2025

Parish council allowances in the spotlight in South Staffordshire

Politics|Feb 2

Cannock Chase Council budget includes 2.99 per cent tax rise and proposed closure of theatre and museum

Business|Feb 2

January 29, 2025

The Farmland Opposite Cotes Heath Village, Next To The A519, Where The Solar Farm Could Be Built. Photo by Staffordshire LDR Kerry Ashdown

Plans revealed for solar farm near Eccleshall as one resident says it's 'punch in the gut'

Property|Jan 29

January 24, 2025

A Google Street View Image Of The Shop Unit In Eastgate Street Stafford. Free for use by all LDRS partners

Plans to create new flats and shop unit in Stafford town centre return and this week’s other applications

Property|Jan 24

A Google Street View Image Of The Museum Of Cannock Chase Located Along The Chase Heritage Trail. Free for use by all LDRS partners. Caption writer: Kerry Ashdown. Source URL: https://www.google.com/maps/@52.7120174,-1.9909507,3a,75y,89.69h,94.56t/da

Petitions presented to save Cannock museum and theatre as talks take place on their future

Politics|Jan 24

January 23, 2025

A Google Street View Image Of Alsagers Bank Primary Academy. Free for use by all LDRS partners

'Happy and welcoming' Staffordshire primary school welcomes inspection results

Education|Jan 23

January 20, 2025

A Google Street View Image Of The Vacant Shop Unit On Hednesford Road, Cannock, Where The New Convenience Store Is Set To Open. Free for use by all LDRS partners

Convenience store granted permission to sell alcohol in Cannock

News|Jan 20

An Image Of How The Proposed New Northern Gateway To Cannock Town Centre Could Look Submitted As Part Of The Planning Application

Northern gateway plans approved for Cannock town centre

Transport|Jan 20

January 15, 2025

A Bee On A Plant. Photo by Staffordshire LDR Kerry Ashdown. Free for use by all LDRS partners

Grassland management plan aims to make Stafford more nature-friendly

Environment|Jan 15

December 21, 2024

The Former Shoe Factory In Marston Road Stafford Set To Be Converted Into Apartments

Former Staffordshire shoe factory set to be transformed into apartments

Staffordshire|Dec 21, 2024

The Site At Milford Road Walton On The Hill

Convenience store plans approved for former Staffordshire car showroom site

News|Dec 21, 2024

December 20, 2024

December 19, 2024

A new commercial development containing 18 units could be built on vacant land at a Stafford business park

18 new commercial units planned for Stafford business park

News|Dec 19, 2024

Staffordshire County Council's leader Alan White looked back on the year with a series of facts and figures at the final cabinet meeting of 2024

Council leader presents Staffordshire’s year in numbers

News|Dec 19, 2024

December 16, 2024

A Google Street View Image Of The Entrance To The Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery

Education centre approved for German Military Cemetery

News|Dec 16, 2024

December 15, 2024

Staffordshire Place - Staffordshire County Council's Stafford headquarters.

Councillors speak out about safeguarding following murder of Sara Sharif

News|Dec 15, 2024

December 11, 2024

An Image Of How The Proposed New Breast Care Unit At Stafford'S County Hospital could look is included In the planning statement submitted To Stafford Borough Council

Plans for new breast care unit in Stafford backed by councillors but flooding question remains

News|Dec 11, 2024

December 10, 2024

A Google Street View Image Of The Hartley Arms In Wheaton Aston.

Village pub’s bid for outside bar area and events on car park spark objections

News|Dec 10, 2024

A Google Street View Image Of The Entrance To Aston Marina Near Stone

Solar panels set for approval at Aston Marina

News|Dec 10, 2024

A Google Street View Image Of The Entrance To Perkins At Tixall Road, Stafford.

Demolition of former social club and this week’s other applications

News|Dec 10, 2024

$An Image Of How The Proposed New Breast Care Unit At Stafford\'S County Hospital Could Look Included In The Planning Statement Submitted To Stafford Borough Council An Image Of How The Proposed New Breast Care Unit At Stafford\'S County Hospital Could Look Included In The Planning Statement Submitted To Stafford Borough Council$

Councillors set to consider plans for new breast care unit at County Hospital

News|Dec 10, 2024

December 5, 2024

Stafford town centre's Christmas lights in 2022. Photo: Kerry Ashdown

Early Christmas present for Stafford and Stone shoppers as council brings back free festive parking in borough

News|Dec 5, 2024

Cannock Chase District Council. Photo: Kerry Ashdown

Cannock Chase Council writes off 'irrecoverable' business rates worth more than £55k

News|Dec 5, 2024

The entrance to Stile Cop Cemetery near Rugeley. Photo: Google

Council set to sell off two-storey cemetery lodge near Rugeley as accommodation

News|Dec 5, 2024

December 1, 2024

Protesters outside the civic centre before the meeting. Photo: Kerry Ashdown

Closing theatre and museum would 'rip the soul out of Cannock', protesters tell councillors at packed meeting

Politics|Dec 1, 2024

November 27, 2024

The Museum Of Cannock Chase Located Along The Chase Heritage Trail

Museum and theatre in Cannock could close due to budget restraints

News|Nov 27, 2024

The site of the former car showroom in Newport Road, Stafford

Former Stafford car showroom could become takeaway

News|Nov 27, 2024

November 24, 2024

The application has been approved on the field off Bridgnorth Road. Photo: Google Street Map

Music events to be allowed at South Staffordshire field despite objections from residents and parish council

News|Nov 24, 2024

Wombourne car boot site will see three events a year despite parish council's 'drug trafficking' fears

News|Nov 24, 2024

November 21, 2024

A Stafford convenience store's bid to sell booze until 11pm has met with objections from neighbours. Photo: Google Street Map

New £100,000 convenience store granted late night permission to sell alcohol despite neighbour concerns

News|Nov 21, 2024

New Lidl store bringing 40 jobs to Burntwood is given thumbs up - despite objections

Local Hubs|Nov 21, 2024

Councillors put brakes on building plans for new house in Cannock garden

Staffordshire|Nov 21, 2024

November 20, 2024

Staffordshire sailing club seeks permission to replace hut torched by arsonists

News|Nov 20, 2024

Kerry Ashdown

More than 100 homes proposed by developer for land near Stafford

Developers propose almost 1,000 new homes on land on edge of Staffordshire town

Social club near Wolverhampton granted permission for outdoor live music despite objections from neighbours

South Staffordshire venue limited to one 'rave type event' a year after noise complaints

Residents in a Staffordshire village have two elections to vote in next month - here's why

Hundreds of new homes proposed for farmland on edge of Staffordshire town

Full list of 27 Staffordshire roads to benefit from £60m improvement investment

Stafford Councillors give green light to buy Civic Centre

Civic funeral held for Staffordshire Mayor who died after collision on A525

Ten Staffordshire libraries receive share of £5m libraries investment

Cannock Chase Council leader backs concept of southern Staffordshire council

Council leader says Stafford and Stone must not be split up in local government shake-up

Mosque and community centre plans for Stafford and this week’s other applications

Council house rent in Cannock Chase set to rise by 2.7 per cent

Call for action to keep drains clear to prevent rural flooding

Parish council allowances in the spotlight in South Staffordshire

Cannock Chase Council budget includes 2.99 per cent tax rise and proposed closure of theatre and museum

Plans revealed for solar farm near Eccleshall as one resident says it's 'punch in the gut'

Plans to create new flats and shop unit in Stafford town centre return and this week’s other applications

Petitions presented to save Cannock museum and theatre as talks take place on their future

'Happy and welcoming' Staffordshire primary school welcomes inspection results

Convenience store granted permission to sell alcohol in Cannock

Northern gateway plans approved for Cannock town centre

Grassland management plan aims to make Stafford more nature-friendly

Former Staffordshire shoe factory set to be transformed into apartments

Convenience store plans approved for former Staffordshire car showroom site

Council earmarks £30k towards cameras to catch motorists in Stone town centre

Staffordshire councillors have say on remote attendance at meetings

Cannock Chase live music events to double to eight per year

18 new commercial units planned for Stafford business park

Council leader presents Staffordshire’s year in numbers

Education centre approved for German Military Cemetery

Councillors speak out about safeguarding following murder of Sara Sharif

Plans for new breast care unit in Stafford backed by councillors but flooding question remains

Village pub’s bid for outside bar area and events on car park spark objections

Solar panels set for approval at Aston Marina

Demolition of former social club and this week’s other applications

Councillors set to consider plans for new breast care unit at County Hospital

Early Christmas present for Stafford and Stone shoppers as council brings back free festive parking in borough

Cannock Chase Council writes off 'irrecoverable' business rates worth more than £55k

Council set to sell off two-storey cemetery lodge near Rugeley as accommodation

Closing theatre and museum would 'rip the soul out of Cannock', protesters tell councillors at packed meeting

Museum and theatre in Cannock could close due to budget restraints

Former Stafford car showroom could become takeaway

Music events to be allowed at South Staffordshire field despite objections from residents and parish council

Wombourne car boot site will see three events a year despite parish council's 'drug trafficking' fears

New £100,000 convenience store granted late night permission to sell alcohol despite neighbour concerns

New Lidl store bringing 40 jobs to Burntwood is given thumbs up - despite objections

Councillors put brakes on building plans for new house in Cannock garden

Staffordshire sailing club seeks permission to replace hut torched by arsonists