Chapel Terrace Residents Stafford

14/09/2026

NEWS
Direct Birmingham-to-Manchester Airport trains due

By December 2026, there will be the first phase of a direct airport train service that will call at:

Birmingham New Street

Tame Bridge Parkway

Darlaston

Willenhall

Wolverhampton

Stafford

Stone

Stoke-on-Trent

Longport

Kidsgrove

Alsager

Crewe

From May 2027, the route will be extended to include -

Sandbach

Holmes Chapel

Wilmslow

Styal

Manchester Airport

28/07/2026

Until 12 noon today.

Have your say on Stafford Borough’s future plan.

Stafford Borough Council’s New Local Plan 2025 to 2045 consultation closes at 12 noon on Tuesday 28 July. The plan will help shape where development can take place across the borough over the next 20 years.

This is your chance to raise issues such as
- housing
- traffic
- flooding
- wildlife, local services
- open spaces
- employment
- transport
- protection of Stafford Borough’s towns, villages, countryside
- heritage

Anyone who wants their views to be formally considered should respond through Stafford Borough Council’s consultation form before the deadline.

05/06/2026 Residents and businesses can now share their views on the main issues facing Stafford Borough - and how a new plan could help address them.A borough-wide consultation is running with residents, businesses and organisations encouraged to give their feedback and help develop a ‘New Local ...

06/07/2026

Is this the Cornish vs. Devon Debate Finally Answered? 🚛🍓

​i have spent many a chat politely debating whether the jam or the clotted cream takes structural priority on a freshly baked scone. I think the universe has finally decided to step in and settle the argument for us in the most dramatic fashion possible 🤣

This photo is absolute, undeniable proof from the transport gods that cream is the solid foundation, and the jam is the majestic topping. I think that makes Devon the winner today 🤣

​ Now where do you stand on the Debate?

Cream on top 🍶
Or
Jam on top 🍓
And why?

31/05/2026

Stafford College has been named one of just four Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence Colleges in England.

Becoming a Technical Excellence College means millions of pounds of Government investment into a purpose-built facility, training young people and career changers for the skilled jobs of the future and giving our businesses a strong local pipeline of highly trained talent.

And this is important. A stronger engineering and manufacturing skills pipeline will not only mean our young people can get good jobs here – building their futures in the town they grew up – but it will also help businesses confidently invest in growth here

MIGHT BE WORTH LOCAL BUSINESSES LINKING WITH... FOR FUTURE TALENT.

28/05/2026

The Lamb Pub opposite Sainsburys

01/05/2026

🏗️ Town Centre Update: Gaolgate Street (10–12)

Hi everyone 👋 A heads‑up for anyone who shops, works, or walks through Stafford town centre regularly…

A demolition application has been submitted for 10–12 Gaolgate Street (right in the town centre). This doesn’t mean demolition is happening tomorrow. It means the proposal has entered the planning process, where it can be reviewed and commented on.

📍 What we know

•The application is specifically for demolition at 10–12 Gaolgate Street
•It’s a formal planning step, which will be assessed before any decision is made

🤔 Why this matters
Changes on a central street like Gaolgate can affect:

•the look and feel of the town centre
•local footfall and nearby businesses
•heritage/character vs. redevelopment opportunities
•what comes next for the site (depending on future proposals)

🗣️ Over to you, Stafford!

We’re curious what residents think: ✅ Is this the right move for that part of town?

🏛️ Should we be protecting more of Stafford’s existing buildings?

🏙️ Or do we need a refresh and new investment in the centre?

If you’ve got memories of those buildings or thoughts on what you’d like to see in that spot, pop them in the comments 👇

(Please keep it respectful — lots of strong opinions on town centre changes, and all viewpoints are welcome!)

21/04/2026

As a residential space right next to the town centre, we are deeply impacted by what goes on there. Plus we have seen the changes through the years, and are dismayed at the heart being taken out of the town centre.

We now have an MP who lives in Stafford. Regardless of your political persuasion. Now is your chance to say what you think and be heard.

Have your say on the future of the town centre . Complete this questionnaire

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Dear resident, Re: Have your say on the future of Stafford town centre Improving our town centre is one of the things people raise with me most - at coffee mornings, on the doorstep and in my inbox. Since being elected, I have made it my mission to help renew Stafford’s town centre. I am pushing h...