Ceramics Makers’ Market to return at Gladstone Pottery Museum
Ceramics enthusiasts are being invited to attend a popular Makers’ Market at Gladstone Pottery Museum.
Museums news-
Councillor Resignation
Councillor Desiree Elliott, ward councillor for Meir North and cabinet member for education, skills and anti-poverty, has resigned as a councillor on Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Councillors and decision-making news -
Thousands of cigarettes seized in major crackdown land culprits in court
More than thirty thousand packets of illegal cigarettes worth more than a hundred thousand pounds have been seized following an investigation by the City Council Trading Standards team.
Business news -
£10,000 of illegal vapes, tobacco, and other products seized by trading standards officers
Trading standards officers are continuing work to protect residents by confiscating a substantial amount of illegal vapes and tobacco.
Business news -
Ex-England footballers join Stoke-on-Trent’s Sporting Hall of Fame
The achievements of two former footballers who represented their country in the sport have been honoured with a place in the Sporting Hall of Fame.
Events news -
Mobile Museum brings world famous artwork to Stoke-on-Trent
Masterpieces from world famous artists will be on display in the city this month.
Events news -
City Council launches new family support service
Today it was announced four local organisations will work closely with the council to offer their expertise and support to families.
Children and families news -
Changes to brown bin collections
Residents will now be asked if they wish to opt-in to brown bin collections with effect from April 2024, and pay £40 per annum/per bin for the service.
Rubbish and recycling news -
Budget for new financial year agreed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Plans to help tackle huge pressures on the authority’s finances due to the rising demands of social care are set to continue.
Your council, your city news -
Over 500 Stoke-on-Trent residents attend special pop-up heart health event
Over 500 residents of Stoke-on-Trent attended a special pop-up event hosted at one of the city’s community lounges, aimed at addressing potential heart issues.
Adult care and wellbeing news -
Longton Library refurbishment nears completion
Investment into local libraries continues as the refurbishment of Longton Library nears completion.
Libraries news -
Stoke-on-Trent Family Hubs introducing community book collections to mark World Book Day
Family Hubs across Stoke-on-Trent will be enhancing their offer to families with the introduction of community book collections, starting on World Book Day (Thursday 7 March).
Children and families news -
Artists plan month-long takeover of Goods Yard neighbourhood
A VISUAL arts collective are set to stage a month-long takeover of the Goods Yard neighbourhood in Stoke-on-Trent, celebrating the transformation underway in the city.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Enforcement action to tackle crime in Fenton heightened to reassure communities and ‘Make Great Places’
Last month a coordinated partnership approach in the Fenton area of Stoke-on-Trent started, with high levels of enforcement action already taking place.
Your council, your city news -
Local community group raise funds to support musical education for thousands of local children
The Stoke-on-Trent City Youth Choir have been presented with a cheque for £183 from the Birches Head and Northwood Volunteers Community Group.
Children and families news -
Council set to receive up to £42.2m support loan from government to help tackle financial pressures
Extra financial support has been announced today (Thursday) to help tackle huge pressures on the authority’s finances due to the rising demands of social care.
Your council, your city news -
Stoke-on-Trent bids for funding to help keep council homes warm
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has bid for £1.39 million extra funds to help families keep warm in their homes.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Entries for Potters ‘Arf Marathon open
Runners and walkers can now sign up for this year’s Hanley Economic Potters ’Arf Marathon.
Events news -
Fuel poor families urged to check eligibility for government funding
Residents are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for government funding to help improve the energy efficiency of their own homes.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
City Music Service return to Victoria Hall stage with a series of concerts
Tickets are on sale for a series of concerts, which will showcase some of the best young musicians and singers in Stoke-on-Trent.
Schools and education news -
Council budget to save essential services approved for full council deliberation as council leaders warn challenges still lie ahead
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s cabinet has approved proposals to save essential services, while tackling huge pressures on the authority’s finances as set out in the 2024/25 budget.
Councillors and decision-making news -
More than £400k awarded to youth services in Middleport
More young people in Stoke-on-Trent will have access to youth services thanks to the work of Middleport Matters Community Trust and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Children and families news -
Road works to begin in Trent Vale
Improvement works to a junction in Trent Vale, along the A34, covering Newcastle Road, Clayton Lane, and Godwin Way, will start on Monday, 26 February.
Roads, parking and travel news -
Funded childcare extended to younger children in city
Over 1,000 parents are set to benefit from additional funded childcare hours from April 2024.
Children and families news -
New homes plan for former sheltered housing sites in Stoke-on-Trent
Plans to replace five former sheltered housing schemes with new homes for the city’s residents can now be revealed for the first time.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Update on Boatman Drive
Update on Boatman Drive
Road problems news -
Station Road transformation receives planning approval
Plans have been approved for the Transforming Cities programme of works to Station Road in Stoke to create an attractive and welcoming space outside Stoke-on-Trent’s main rail station.
Planning and building news -
Stoke-on-Trent named as one of the best places to be an apprentice
Stoke-on-Trent has been named as one of the leading locations in the United Kingdom for the take-up of apprenticeships.
Business news -
Tenants evicted using council powers following anti-social behaviour
Tenants evicted using council powers following anti-social behaviour
Problems in my neighbourhood news -
New Digital Family Hub launches to support families in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched its new Digital Family Hub to provide even more support to families in the city.
Children and families news
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