South Staffordshire Council30 Nov 2025Councils submit final bids over future restructureWarwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire councils send in proposals for the government to decide.30 Nov 20259 Sep 2025New east-west plan for council reorganisationStaffordshire County Council amends its preferred option for plans to shake up local government.9 Sep 20256 Aug 2025Family farm shop outlines padel tennis court planProposals for the site at Perton include demolishing and redeveloping an existing "dilapidated" shop.6 Aug 20254 Aug 2025Calls to raise a glass to Crooked House campaign Some people believe the venue known as "Britain's wonkiest pub", which was gutted in a fire, can be rebuilt.4 Aug 202525 Jul 2025Building at Jaguar Land Rover site approvedThe building "has no adverse impact" on the character of the surrounding area, a report says.25 Jul 20259 Jun 2025Taxi drivers face first licence fee hike in yearsFees could rise for drivers applying via City of Wolverhampton Council to offset various costs.9 Jun 202517 Apr 2025New battery site to be built on farmlandCouncil approves the site to be built off Wombourne Road, between Wombourne and Swindon despite objections17 Apr 20251 Feb 2025Plans for battery energy storage plant approvedSouth Staffordshire Council’s planning committee approve the energy plant that can power 26,000 houses.1 Feb 202513 Dec 2024Tea rooms shut over extensive mouse infestationPeter McGovern, of Willow Tree Tea Rooms, pleads guilty to food safety and hygiene failings.13 Dec 2024...