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What Is Being Proposed.

“To create a new town council for the unparished area of Stafford to include the parishad area of Doxey.”

At present, Doxey has its own elected Parish Council, focused entirely on representing the needs, concerns and priorities of this community.

Under the proposals being considered, Doxey would no longer have its own parish council and would instead be represented by councillors on a single Stafford Town Council, covering the whole of Stafford.

Doxey Parish Council believes it is important that residents understand what this could mean and why we are opposed to the loss of Doxey Parish Council.

Why Doxey Parish Council is against the proposal of including Doxey.

Doxey Parish Council has serious concerns about the impact this change could have on local representation.

In particular, we believe residents could lose:

· Local representation by elected councillors that serve only Doxey Village.

· Loss of community events such as Doxey Village Day, Over 65’s Xmas meal

· Loss of regular maintenance for Castle View Park

· You could also see a potential increase in your contribution from your council tax. Doxey Parish Council’s precept is spent on the village of Doxey, if Doxey Parish Council is merged into the new Town Council you’re portion of the precept would almost certainly increase and not be spent on Doxey Village. An average town council precept is £350k Doxey Parish Council’s precept is £24,950.

For these reasons, Doxey Parish Council believes that local decision-making should remain as close to residents as possible, and that Doxey Village is best served by retaining its own parish council.

Here’s how you can have your say!

Fill in the survey at https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/your-say-new-town-council-stafford or scan the QR code to take you directly to their website where there is also further information.

Paper copies of the survey are available in the Civic Centre Reception, Riverside, Stafford ST16 3AQ and in local libraries.

You can call 01785 619000 if you require a paper copy of the survey to be sent to you. Responses must be received by Sunday 22^nd March 2026.

Doxey Parish Council strongly encourages residents to:
• Take part in the consultation
• Consider how the proposals could affect Doxey specifically
• Make their views known

Our Position

While we recognise the potential benefits of establishing a Stafford Town Council for Stafford Town, Doxey Parish Council strongly maintains that Doxey should retain its independent Parish Council. As a distinct community, Doxey is best served by locally elected councillors who understand and directly represent the interests of its residents.

We will continue to keep residents informed as the Community Governance Review progresses.

The government has launched its formal consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Staffordshire, it was originally indicated this was to happen in May 2026.

This statutory consultation seeks views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received from Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s principal councils.

The proposals are:

Cannock Chase District Council, East Staffordshire Borough Council, Stafford Borough Council, Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council proposed 2 unitary councils. These would comprise the current areas of:

• North Staffordshire: Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, Staffordshire Moorlands, and Stoke‑on‑Trent
• South Staffordshire: Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, Stafford, and Tamworth

Staffordshire County Council proposed 2 unitary councils. These would comprise the current areas of:

• East Staffordshire: East Staffordshire, Lichfield, Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke-on-Trent, and Tamworth
• West Staffordshire: Cannock Chase, Newcastle-under-Lyme, South Staffordshire, and Stafford

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council proposed 2 unitary councils: This includes a request to split existing district council areas between the proposed new councils. These would comprise the district areas of:

• North Staffordshire: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, plus 16 parishes from East Staffordshire and 6 from Stafford
• Southern and Mid-Staffordshire: Cannock Chase, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, Tamworth, and the remaining 22 parishes of East Staffordshire, and 34 of Stafford

Lichfield District Council, South Staffordshire Borough Council, Tamworth Borough Council proposed 3 unitary councils. These would comprise the current areas of:

• North Staffordshire: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Moorlands, and Stoke-on-Trent
• South-West Staffordshire: Cannock Chase, South Staffordshire, and Stafford
• South-East Staffordshire: Lichfield, East Staffordshire, and Tamworth

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council proposed 4 unitary councils. These would comprise the current areas of:

• Unitary Authority 1: Newcastle-under-Lyme
• Unitary Authority 2: Cannock Chase, South Staffordshire, and Stafford
• Unitary Authority 3: Staffordshire Moorlands, and Stoke-on-Trent
• Unitary Authority 4: East Staffordshire, Lichfield and Tamworth.

This consultation asks you questions about each proposal. This consultation will last for 7 weeks and closes at 23:59 on 26^th March 2026.

The link to the online survey is here - https://consult.communities.gov.uk/local-government-reorganisation/staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent/

Full details of the consultation and how to respond in writing can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent/proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent

More information about the local government reorganisation can be found here: www.staffordshirestokeLGR.org.uk 

 

 

 Civic Amenity Visits 2026

Site: St Thomas Church Church

Dates: 2 May, 1 August, 5 December 

Times: 10.00-11.00

 

 

Please be aware that, due to a change in legislation, we will no longer be able to accept sofas or armchairs at the 2024 Civic Amenity Visits. This is due to legislation around Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) which are found in soft furnishings, these items cannot be crushed (as they would be in the collection vehicle) and need to be collected separately either by arrangement with Stafford Borough Council or taken to designated containers at the Household Waste Recycling Centres in Stafford and Stone.

All residents will be instructed to stand clear whilst the RCV’s packer is in use.

 

 

DOXEY PARISH COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANTS 2026/27 

Do you run a local group, charity, school, or community project that benefits residents of Doxey?

We’re inviting applications for our 2026/27 Community Grant Fund!

Applications open: 1st April 2026

Closing date: 31st May 2026

Applications considered: Full Council Meeting – June 2026

Grants are available to support projects that benefit the Doxey community.

 

• Community groups
• Voluntary organisations
• Schools
• Local initiatives

 

How to apply:

Submit your completed form with supporting documents by 31st May 2026.

Applicants are welcome to attend the June meeting when grants are considered.

For further information, please contact the Clerk.

Supporting local projects. Strengthening our community.

Grant Application Form