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Martin Ford 09 July 2025

Staffordshire reorganisation gathers pace

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Proposals for two unitaries covering the north and south of Staffordshire have gained further support.

A cross-party committee at Staffordshire Moorlands DC has recommended the council backs the plans, under which it would form a North Staffordshire unitary with Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Newcastle-under-Lyme BC.

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