Stafford FAQ
Quick answers to common questions about Stafford — population, council, postcodes and who represents the town in Parliament. For practical guides on bins, planning and more, see the full Stafford local guide.
What is the population of Stafford?
Stafford has a population of ~71,000.
Which council covers Stafford?
Stafford is covered by Stafford Borough Council for local services (bins, planning, housing), with Staffordshire County Council responsible for roads, schools and social care.
What postcodes cover Stafford?
Stafford falls mainly within the ST16–ST21 postcode areas.
Who is the MP for Stafford?
Stafford town centre falls in the Stafford constituency, represented by Leigh Ingham (Labour).
What areas does Stafford Gazette cover?
We cover Stafford town centre, Castle grounds, Wildwood, Weeping Cross, Holmcroft, Rowley Park, Staffordshire County Council, and the surrounding area.
What's an interesting fact about Stafford?
Stafford has been the county town of Staffordshire since the Middle Ages — Staffordshire Place and the county hospital are both here.
More about Stafford
- Bin collection days in Stafford
- Planning applications in Stafford
- Reporting a pothole in Stafford
- School term dates in Stafford
- More on Stafford's MP, contact details and expenses
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