

District council agrees council tax increase of 2.99%
Council sets budget for delivering essential services Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has set its budget for providing essential...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 271 min read


Plan to turn former silk mill into flats
Plans to turn an historic former silk mill into 17 flats have been submitted. Amer Wahid wants to bring the Grade II listed Well Street...
Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Feb 252 min read


JCb celebrates 80th anniversary with visit from King Charles
His Majesty The King was today given a glimpse into the future of JCB hydrogen power as he toured the company’s World Headquarters as...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 253 min read


Schools set to be refurbished in £50m spending programme
More than £50m is set to be spent on Staffordshire schools in the coming year – and projects range from improving toilets to building new...
Kerry Ashdown- Local Democracy Reporter
Feb 236 min read


Leek Market reopening
Celebrity farmer Kelvin Fletcher cut the ribbon at the relaunch of Leek’s revamped indoor markets after they underwent a £3.4 million...
Jonathon Sutton - Local Democracy Reporter
Feb 233 min read


Major roadworks scheme starts in Leek this week
A major highways improvement scheme on Buxton Road/Stockwell Street junction in Leek will start this week. The scheme, which starts on...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 231 min read


Improved bus service across the city
New bus routes being introduced in Stoke-on-Trent will make it easier for people to get to shops, hospitals, visitor attractions and key...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 223 min read


Special visitor for primary school to showcase farming in Moorlands community
EARLY YEARS pupils at a Staffordshire Moorlands village school were treated to a very special visitor as part of a project to learn about...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 202 min read


Money-saving council alliance set to end
A money-saving alliance between two councils in Staffordshire and Derbyshire is set to come to an end – due to the forthcoming overhaul...
Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Feb 193 min read


Council vision on improving Staffordshires public transport
Stoke-on-Trent is set to give the green light to an ambitious vision of better transport across the city and wider county. The document -...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 193 min read


Anti-bleed kit awareness training for local businesses
Businesses across the Moorlands have taken part in anti-bleed kit awareness training to help build confidence amongst first-aiders who...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 191 min read


Going green at MyActive Biddulph
The first phase of work to improve energy efficiency and drive down carbon emissions at MyActive Biddulph is now complete. Staffordshire...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 191 min read


Council leader condemns North Staffs unitary proposals
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council leader Simon Tagg has criticised Stoke-on-Trent City Council's plan for a North Staffordshire...
Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Feb 194 min read


Tribute paid to Newcastle-under- Lyme mayor following a traffic collision
A statement from Newcastle-under-lyme borough Council following the death of town mayor, Cllr Barry Panter ”It is with great sadness that...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 161 min read


Former MP Jonathan Gullis becomes town councillor
Former Stoke-on-Trent MP Jonathan Gullis has become a town councillor in Kidsgrove. Mr Gullis, who served as Conservative MP for...
Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Jan 291 min read


Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is considering new charges as part of a parking overhaul
Charges could be introduced on free car parks – potentially raising more than £100,000 a year for a council. Staffordshire Moorlands...
Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Jan 292 min read


Council ditches opposition for more than 200 homes in North Staffordshire town
A fresh attempt to stop the development of an over 200-home estate in a North Staffordshire town has started. Developer Bloor Homes NW...
Jonathon Sutton - Local Democracy Reporter
Jan 293 min read


People urged to stay safe and well as cold snap hits
The Met Office is predicting a cold snap over the coming days and health chiefs have issued an Amber Cold Weather alert for the West...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 22 min read


Trains return to Leek, Heres your chance to travel to Leek by train
New years eve marked the realisation of dreams and aspirations as the first heritage train operated by The Churnet Valley Railway (1992 )...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 22 min read


Two arrests after robbery flagged to patrolling officers in Newcastle
Two people have been arrested after a robbery was flagged to patrolling officers in Newcastle-under-Lyme. At about 5pm on Monday (30...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 21 min read