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County councillors refuse to back national changes restricting planning decision powers (opens the original)
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COUNTY councillors have refused to support national changes to the way planning application decisions are taken which will restrict the type of proposals that can be determined by councillors rather than officers. From 31st October a new mandatory national scheme of delegations will come into force, which will put tighter requirements on the type of planning applications that can be called in for consideration. The majority of decisions in Staffordshire are taken by borough and district authorit
Former county council leader suggests bond system to cut down on "frivolous" complaints about councillors (opens the original)
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A FORMER leader of Staffordshire County Council has suggested the introduction of a bond system is introduced in order to cut down on "frivolous" complaints against elected members. Cllr Ian Cooper, who stood down from the top role in December after accusations about posts on social media, told a meeting that his proposed mechanism would see complainants get their money back if a grievance is upheld by the authority. External investigators had to be brought in at Staffordshire County Council to
Design code for new streets to be updated for first time in 25 years (opens the original)
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A DESIGN code for future Staffordshire streets is being updated for the first time in 26 years. Thousands of new homes are expected to be built across the county in the coming years, as areas are required to meet nationally set targets. Developers building the properties will be given guidance on how new residential streets should look, as well as minimum standards to meet via Staffordshire County Council’s latest Highways Design Code. The document was approved by members of the council’s cabine
Council due to be part of new unitary authority alongside Lichfield and Burntwood confirms it will run elections next year (opens the original)
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A COUNCIL that had been set to be part of a new unitary authority with Lichfield and Burntwood has confirmed it will hold local elections next year. Cannock Chase District Council was one of 10 authorities, including Lichfield District Council, earmarked to be axed in 2028 in favour of a single body. But earlier this month the local government reorganisation (LGR) process was put on hold for 14 areas in England. Plans for four areas, including Essex, were withdrawn. Elections were due to take pl
County council cabinet member hits back at "vile accusations" in security costs debate (opens the original)
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A MEMBER of Staffordshire County Council’s ruling Reform UK cabinet has spoken out against "vile accusations" levelled at it – and insisted the group is not racist or misogynist. Cllr Sean Bagguley hit back at those he said "resorted to violence and threats" after being questioned about the authority’s security costs, which have soared during the past year. In December, a full council meeting was disrupted by protesters and police were called to County Buildings as a result. Campaigners chanted
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