Residents in Normacot urged to get coronavirus test, after increase in cases
Residents in Normacot are being urged to get a coronavirus test – and a temporary mobile testing centre has been set up with the NHS – after an increase in cases in the area.
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Pubs and drinkers urged to follow social distancing rules
Two pubs in Stoke-on-Trent are being monitored after the city council received further allegations that rules on social distancing are still being broken.
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Pub-goers urged to follow health guidance, and 342 small businesses benefit from further £1.1m of grants
Pub-goers are being urged: be sensible, plan ahead and follow health measures. Plus, the authority is allocating a further £1.1m in discretionary grants. And council extends opening of leisure centres
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Trading standards teams investigate after reports of social distancing being flouted in pubs
Pub goers are urged to prepare for and plan their visits, and follow health measures in venues, as trading standards teams respond to a number of reports of social distancing rules being flouted.
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Residents urged to stay safe and follow health advice, after coronavirus outbreak in Stone, and ahead of Eid festival
Residents are being urged to continue to follow national health advice in response to the coronavirus, after an outbreak in neighbouring Stone and ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival.
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Winning artwork to celebrate city’s iconic bottle ovens
A competition has been launched to select 50 pieces of art which will celebrate one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most famous landmarks – its bottle ovens.
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Coronavirus helpline number to change as demand falls, after making 100,000 calls to vulnerable residents
A helpline set up to support vulnerable people through the coronavirus pandemic has seen over 100,000 proactive welfare calls made to city residents.
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Homes plan for brownfield site in Burslem approved
A brownfield site in Burslem that has stood empty for more than a decade is set to be regenerated and brought back to life with more than 40 new homes – providing another major boost for the town.
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‘Most likely’ financial impact of the coronavirus will leave significant shortfall in council budgets
The impact of the coronavirus will ‘most likely’ leave a significant shortfall in city council budgets, according to latest financial modelling.
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Cabinet approves new ‘front door’ to access tailored support to children and families
A new ‘front door’ to access children’s services in Stoke-on-Trent was approved today (Tuesday) at a cabinet meeting by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
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Cabinet approves new sufficiency strategy
A new strategy to ensure there is a sufficient number of placements for children looked after by Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been approved at a cabinet meeting today (Tuesday).
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Councillor Beardmore personally speaking- Stoke-cation
‘I will definitely be having my own Stoke-cation this summer’
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Next Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent proposed
Councillor Jean Bowers has been proposed as the next Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent. She would be the 94th Lord Mayor to receive the iconic gold civic chain.
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Leisure centres ready for restricted reopening, with free use for gym members, as library services set to expand
Members of council-run leisure centres will soon be able to use gyms at a number of sites, as part of a phased reopening of services in line with national health guidelines.
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Statement following recent flytipping incident
Statement from Councillor Carl Edwards, cabinet member for environment.
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Businesses follow coronavirus health advice, as customers return to nail salons
Businesses are being praised for following coronavirus guidance and customers are reminded to adhere to health advice, as the city’s economy continues to recover from the lockdown.
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Stoke town PSiCA scheme funds final project
Work is taking place to refurbish and renovate a row of shops in Stoke town centre – the final project to benefit from a £900,000 scheme being delivered by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
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Playgrounds reopen across the city, businesses praised for opening weekend and final chance to apply for grant fund
Playgrounds across Stoke-on-Trent have reopened following national Government changes to lockdown measures in England.
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Deputy Lord Mayor steps down from her role
Councillor Melanie Baddeley has today (Tuesday) stepped down from the role of Deputy Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent.
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The long and widened road: A500 work finishes ahead of schedule
Six lanes of traffic are now open for traffic along the A500 in Staffordshire after work to widen the heavily-congested road was finished three months ahead of schedule.
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Residents urged to stay safe and plan ahead as lockdown eases this weekend, and designated car parks to remain free
Residents are being urged to safely enjoy the easing of lockdown restrictions this weekend by following health guidance and planning ahead.
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New ‘Stoke-cation’ campaign launches to boost visitor economy
A new visitor campaign has been launched as part of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Covid-19 recovery plan for the city.
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New traders offer more goods and choice, as Stoke-on-Trent markets return
Residents are being urged to support their local market, as indoor and outdoor markets are now back open following the coronavirus pandemic.
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New plan sets out how Stoke-on-Trent City Council will prevent and respond to COVID-19 outbreak
A live and ongoing plan which sets out how Stoke-on-Trent City Council would prevent and respond to a localised outbreak of COVID-19 has been published today.
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£1.5m of grants available for small businesses in further round of funding
Small and micro businesses and those with relatively high ongoing fixed property costs could be eligible for a further share of grants in a continued boost for the city in response for coronavirus.
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Statement on intu Potteries and Hanley Indoor Market
Councillor Abi Brown, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council said:
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Councillor Randy Conteh has resigned from the cabinet at Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Councillor Randy Conteh has resigned today (Tuesday, June 23) from the cabinet at Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
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Residents urged to commemorate Armed Forces Week virtually
Residents are being encouraged to commemorate Armed Forces Week and Armed Forces Day virtually this year.
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Statement about the Lord Mayor
Statement about the Lord Mayor
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Council worker recognised for her ongoing support to care homes & people leaving hospital through Covid-19 crisis
Council worker recognised for her ongoing support to care homes & people leaving hospital through Covid-19 crisis
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