Stoke-on-Trent City Council taking steps to ensure council houses are comfortable, maintained and safe
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is taking an important step to ensure its council houses are comfortable, maintained and safe for people to live in.
Housing and neighbourhoods news-
Healthy food and fun activities continue over Christmas for children in the city
A hugely popular scheme that has supported thousands of children across the city with healthy food and fun activities during school holidays will continue over Christmas.
Children and families news -
Essential works to bring forward Etruscan Square to be approved
Progress at Etruscan Square, formerly known as East/West Precinct, in Stoke-on-Trent city centre, is set to be boosted with the start of the site’s transformation into a striking new neighbourhood.
Your council, your city news -
Students launch Christmas at Smithfield
Students from Newfriars College, Bucknall will be launching Christmas at Smithfield this Friday, December 2.
Events news -
Residents urged to have their say on Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s draft Older People’s Housing Strategy
Older people living in Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to have their say on a new draft strategy which aims to help them live well at home for longer.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Thousands of families in need set to receive food vouchers this Christmas
Thousands of families in need set to receive food vouchers this Christmas
Schools and education news -
Families from across the city are invited to be among the first to travel over brand new Etruria Valley Link Road in festive Santa Dash
Families are being encouraged to put on their festive outfits for a dash along Stoke-on-Trent’s newest road.
Libraries, sports and leisure news -
Hanley Park to receive a special tree from the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Presented by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire Mr Ian Dudson CBE KStJ, the tree will be planted on Monday 28 November at Hanley Park, Cauldon Grounds.
Parks news -
Ofsted inspectors find ‘clear vision’ and ‘coordinated and relentless drive’ in improving services for children and families
Ofsted inspectors find ‘clear vision’ and ‘coordinated and relentless drive’ in improving services for children and families
Children and families news -
Derelict Stoke-on-Trent allotment site cleared for housing development
A derelict allotment site in Stoke-on-Trent is being cleared to make way for 11 new family homes.
Private renting and landlords news -
Violence Reduction Alliance hosts Community Safety Schools Conference
Members of the Violence Reduction Alliance have hosted a Community Safety event at the New Vic Theatre with pupils from local schools from across Stoke-on-Trent.
Events news -
Recipients for Culture and Events Project grants revealed
Eight recipients of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Culture and Events Project grants have been announced.
Entertainment businesses news -
Council workers praised by residents
Shortly before 6 pm on Thursday 27 October, emergency teams were called after two men gained access to the building and caused damage to the sprinklers on the top floor.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Social workers encouraged to be the change our children need and help #ShapeStokesFuture
Social workers are being encouraged to work for Stoke-on-Trent City Council and join its children and family services transformation journey.
Children and families news -
30 ‘welcoming spaces’ open in the city to support residents this winter
Local businesses, community groups and faith organisations have come forward to offer ‘welcoming spaces’, to support residents during the winter months and rising cost of living.
Council tax and benefits news -
City playground closed due to vandalism
This is one of two play areas that has been damaged to the point of closure, in three months.
Parks news -
International flavours are coming back to Stoke-on-Trent this week
Bratwursts, Thai cuisine and decorated churros are just a few of the delicacies that will be on sale in Hanley this week.
Events news -
Stoke-on-Trent City Council named Fostering Friendly - Employer of the Year
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been named as Fostering Friendly - Employer of the Year at a prestigious ceremony in Birmingham.
Fostering and adoption news -
Warning to businesses to be on the lookout for vapes falsely sold as zero nicotine
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Trading Standards Team has removed 5,000 illegal vapes, worth around £66,000 from the market since April 2022.
Consumer information news -
Warning to historic building owners: ‘we will take action if you don’t maintain your properties’ – after double court success
Owners of historic buildings are being warned they will face tough council action if they don’t maintain their properties, after Stoke-on-Trent City Council secured two court case successes.
Planning and building news -
Have a magical Christmas at Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum has announced a host of magical Christmas events to help people across the city get into the festive spirit.
Museums news -
Significant national investment in arts and culture organisations welcomed by city leaders
City leaders have welcomed news that Arts Council England is to more than double the number of local arts and cultural organisations being supported through a significant national investment programme
Business news -
Stoke-on-Trent High Street Heritage Action Zone works
A number of projects supported by the Stoke High Street Heritage Action Zone are due for completion this week.
Conservation and heritage news -
Letting agents reminded they could face fines of up to £30,000 if they fail to comply with standards
Stoke-on-Trent City Council Trading Standards and the Private Sector Housing Team have joined together to check compliance of letting agents within the city
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Walking group welcomes funding boost from Stoke-on-Trent City Council
A walking group which helps people suffering from depression, anxiety and PTSD has received a funding boost from Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Children and families news -
New draft Older People’s Housing Strategy set for approval
A new draft strategy to help older people in Stoke-on-Trent live well for longer is set to be approved for consultation by cabinet next week.
Adult care and wellbeing news -
The Spode Museum collection is finally returning home!
The Spode Museum collection is finally returning home!
Conservation and heritage news -
Local organisations encouraged to become ‘welcoming spaces’ this winter
Local businesses, community groups and faith organisations are being encouraged to step forward to offer ‘welcoming spaces’, to support residents during the winter months and rising cost of living.
Your council, your city news -
Environmentally-friendly paint recycling scheme celebrates 21 years of brightening homes
Environmentally-friendly paint recycling scheme celebrates 21 years of brightening homes
Rubbish and recycling news -
Zero tolerance on fly-tipping masked as bonfire sites
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is taking a no-nonsense approach to tackling fly-tipping, especially as we get closer to the festivities of bonfire night and is issuing a stern warning to residents.
Rubbish and recycling news
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