James Hodges

Countryside and Rights of Way Panel - Friday 20th June 2025 10:00am

The Countryside and Rights of Way Panel of Staffordshire Council met on Friday 20 June 2025 to discuss two applications to change the status of public rights of way, and one application to add a right of way to the definitive map[^1] and statement. The panel rejected the application to add Old Coach Lane to the definitive map, rejected the application to upgrade Brickiln Lane to a byway open to all traffic (BOAT), and approved the application to upgrade Public Footpath 41 Sheen to a Restricted Byway.

Training and Induction, Countryside and Rights of Way Panel - Friday 13th June 2025 10:00am

Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss the annual report for Planning Committee of Safety of Sports Grounds, appoint members to the Countryside and Rights of Way panel, and decide on an application for permission by Holcim UK Limited to extend Newbold Quarry. The committee approved the appointment of members to the Countryside and Rights of Way panel, and voted to consult the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding the Newbold Quarry application, as Sports England had objected to the proposal. The committee also noted the planning committee protocols and policies, and the planning policy development management full year report for 2024-2025.

County Council - Thursday 22nd May 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire County Council meeting on 22 May 2025 saw Councillor Paul Williams appointed as Chairman of the County Council, and Councillor Gordon Munro appointed as Vice-Chairman. Councillors also debated a motion on improving roads, and addressed questions on topics ranging from net zero initiatives to immigration. The council also approved a number of measures including the Staffordshire Household Support Fund, the Staffordshire Warmer Homes scheme, and the Community Learning Accountability Agreement.