Express and Star Politics

Councillors back plan for five new homes on Staffordshire green belt - despite concerns

Phil Corrigan — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:00:28 GMT

Staffordshire Moorlands councillors have granted permission in principle for five homes on the edge of Cheddleton.

Dudley Town Football Club will be back playing in borough next season, says council leader

Mark Andrews — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:09:53 GMT

Council leader reveals site has been identified for new ground

Staffordshire town councillors call for restoration of community grant scheme

Jonathan Sutton — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:02:28 GMT

Councillors at Tamworth Borough Council have unanimously agreed to recommend the reinstatement of the community grant scheme, which was slashed by 50 per cent in February, to its original £1,000 value per councillor.

Stafford Green councillor criticises ‘arrogant’ Labour following spat over ‘Zionism is racism’ policy

Phil Corrigan — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:31:38 GMT

The Labour Party has ordered the end of a coalition at Stafford Borough Council, citing the Greens' controversial 'Zionism is racism' policy, which Councillor Tony Pearce says will cause problems for the council and residents.

Reform councillors urge Dudley Council to defy Government over planning changes

Mark Andrews — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:11 GMT

Reform councillor warns planning changes will 'castrate' councillors and erode their powers to protect treasured green spaces.

'Her dedication was second to none' - Tributes paid to ‘stalwart’ Walsall councillor following death

Rachel Alexander — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:06:19 GMT

Rose Burley served as Mayor of Walsall during 2021 and 2022.