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Kerry Ashdown

Local Democracy Reporter covering Staffordshire

October 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Demolition of Guildhall Shopping Centre approved just days after closure of Stafford Indoor Market

Demolition of Guildhall Shopping Centre approved just days after closure of Stafford Indoor Market

October 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Backlash over decision not to use iconic listed building as temporary Stafford Market venue

Backlash over decision not to use iconic listed building as temporary Stafford Market venue

October 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: I visited a once-thriving pub now facing demolition - and I couldn't help feeling sad

I visited a once-thriving pub now facing demolition - and I couldn't help feeling sad

October 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Demolition of Stafford shopping centre as part of regeneration plans set to be approved

Demolition of Stafford shopping centre as part of regeneration plans set to be approved

Supporting image for story: Cannock Chase Council quizzed on support given to asylum seekers who stayed in Holiday Inn

Cannock Chase Council quizzed on support given to asylum seekers who stayed in Holiday Inn

Supporting image for story: Cannock Chase Tories walk out of long-running council meeting

Cannock Chase Tories walk out of long-running council meeting

October 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Swim school hoping to make a splash in south Staffordshire by opening new pool

Swim school hoping to make a splash in south Staffordshire by opening new pool

Supporting image for story: South Staffordshire Council has ended the first three months of the current financial year with a projected saving of more than £150,000

South Staffordshire Council has ended the first three months of the current financial year with a projected saving of more than £150,000

October 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pub gets weekend recorded music extension despite objections over 'intolerable' noises

Pub gets weekend recorded music extension despite objections over 'intolerable' noises

Supporting image for story: Council to bring in new charges for invalid planning applications

Council to bring in new charges for invalid planning applications

Supporting image for story: Homes plan approved for county council land

Homes plan approved for county council land

October 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Council to spend £22k to upgrade CCTV in Rugeley town centre

Council to spend £22k to upgrade CCTV in Rugeley town centre

September 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Demolition of once thriving village pub approved after councillors told of tiny takings

Demolition of once thriving village pub approved after councillors told of tiny takings

September 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two former care homes to make way for new facility in Stafford

Two former care homes to make way for new facility in Stafford

September 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: South Staffordshire Council elects first female leader

South Staffordshire Council elects first female leader

September 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Solar farm approved for land at historic estate near Codsall

Solar farm approved for land at historic estate near Codsall

September 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Plans for transformation of Cannock town centre’s northern gateway

Plans for transformation of Cannock town centre’s northern gateway

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Increase in formal complaints about county council services

Increase in formal complaints about county council services

September 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Decision to refuse permission for industrial and storage building is overturned

Decision to refuse permission for industrial and storage building is overturned

September 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Temporary endosopy unit plan for Stafford hospital to meet appointment demand

Temporary endosopy unit plan for Stafford hospital to meet appointment demand

September 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Local Plan consultation response includes objection to Heath Hayes development in Cannock

Local Plan consultation response includes objection to Heath Hayes development in Cannock

September 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Stafford group tells men it’s okay to talk about their mental health

Stafford group tells men it’s okay to talk about their mental health

August 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fresh bid to open new Greggs branch on Staffordshire industrial estate

Fresh bid to open new Greggs branch on Staffordshire industrial estate

Supporting image for story: Community leader steps in to help Poppy Appeal in Cannock amid concerns it could be affected by lack of volunteers

Community leader steps in to help Poppy Appeal in Cannock amid concerns it could be affected by lack of volunteers

August 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire MP welcomes move to axe asylum seekers housing plan

Staffordshire MP welcomes move to axe asylum seekers housing plan

August 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Plans for new solar farm in South Staffordshire are approved despite concerns

Plans for new solar farm in South Staffordshire are approved despite concerns

Supporting image for story: Council granted retrospective planning permission for ramp

Council granted retrospective planning permission for ramp

August 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Measures to tackle roof climbing and urinating in public places are under review

Measures to tackle roof climbing and urinating in public places are under review

Supporting image for story: Battery energy storage site on farmland near Wolverhampton is 'unwillingly' approved

Battery energy storage site on farmland near Wolverhampton is 'unwillingly' approved

Supporting image for story: Pole fitness studio gets thumbs up to operate for 12 more months after complaint lodged

Pole fitness studio gets thumbs up to operate for 12 more months after complaint lodged

Supporting image for story: Former day centre to become care home after plans given go-ahead

Former day centre to become care home after plans given go-ahead

August 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Transfer of new primary school approved

Transfer of new primary school approved

August 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: “Unauthorised” spending in council department that ended year with £826k deficit

“Unauthorised” spending in council department that ended year with £826k deficit

Supporting image for story: Plans to ban car cruising on busy Staffordshire road backed by more than 150 people

Plans to ban car cruising on busy Staffordshire road backed by more than 150 people

August 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Operators of pole fitness studio left waiting for planning permission after complaint

Operators of pole fitness studio left waiting for planning permission after complaint

August 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Councillor hits out at ongoing delays to reopen Cannock Minor Injuries Unit

Councillor hits out at ongoing delays to reopen Cannock Minor Injuries Unit

July 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bleed kits being installed in Cannock Chase

Bleed kits being installed in Cannock Chase

Supporting image for story: Cannock Chase set to become more bee-friendly

Cannock Chase set to become more bee-friendly

Supporting image for story: Council to increase support for armed forces community

Council to increase support for armed forces community

July 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Villagers plead for five-year road flooding problem to be fixed 'once and for all'

Villagers plead for five-year road flooding problem to be fixed 'once and for all'

Supporting image for story: Fresh plans to convert hotel and restaurant into apartments after previous concerns 'addressed'

Fresh plans to convert hotel and restaurant into apartments after previous concerns 'addressed'

July 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Solar farm plans near Wolverhampton get thumbs up despite objections

Solar farm plans near Wolverhampton get thumbs up despite objections

July 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Housing plans for former school site return to committee because of oak tree

Housing plans for former school site return to committee because of oak tree

July 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ex-charity boss who stole from former work now running community hub as she awaits sentencing

Ex-charity boss who stole from former work now running community hub as she awaits sentencing

July 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Plans to transform Stafford town centre into leading UK county town move forward

Plans to transform Stafford town centre into leading UK county town move forward

Supporting image for story: Homes plan lodged for Stafford garage site

Homes plan lodged for Stafford garage site

July 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Housing scheme in village planned years after locals fought off 'indiscriminate development'

Housing scheme in village planned years after locals fought off 'indiscriminate development'

June 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Demand for SEND and childrens services lead to county council overspend

Demand for SEND and childrens services lead to county council overspend

Supporting image for story: Council set to buy three properties in Stafford to use as children’s homes

Council set to buy three properties in Stafford to use as children’s homes

June 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Council approves £8.75m spend on second phase of Cannock town centre regeneration

Council approves £8.75m spend on second phase of Cannock town centre regeneration

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