Staffordshire County Council13 hrs agoCouncil defends £35k spend on meetings securityThe Reform UK-led council paid for security at 31 meetings after one was halted by protesters.13 hrs ago3 days agoComplaints against ex-leader not upheldIan Cooper was forced out of Reform UK and quit as leader of Staffordshire County Council.3 days ago24 May 2026Local councils back university transformationWork to form a partnership between the university and councils is under way.24 May 202614 May 2026Councillor who said role 'dull and boring' resignsStaffordshire Reform councillor Barry Martin has been the subject of a council complaints inquiry.14 May 20261 Apr 2026Ex-Reform councillor steps down after racism rowLynn Dean quit her Newcastle-under-Lyme borough role but still sits on Staffordshire County Council.1 Apr 202627 Mar 2026Reform councillor suspended following racism rowReform UK confirms the suspension of Lynn Dean and says an investigation is forthcoming.27 Mar 202626 Mar 2026Reform councillor accused over racist posts onlineThe leader of Staffordshire County Council says allegations about Lynn Dean will be investigated.26 Mar 202626 Mar 2026New leader elected to Staffordshire County CouncilMartin Murray is the third person to lead Reform UK on Staffordshire County Council in four months.26 Mar 202624 Mar 2026Farmer in 10-year ban for animal welfare breachesA magistrate calls the neglect and lack of care for the farm's pigs, cows and sheep "pretty horrendous". 24 Mar 2026...