Over £2 million of public money saved from fraudsters
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s fraud team has prevented £2 million of public money falling into the hands of fraudsters over the last year.
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Coronavirus case rates begin to fall, and care providers must apply for staff self-isolation exemptions in exceptional circumstances
Coronavirus case rates in Stoke-on-Trent have begun to fall to below England and West Midlands averages, but residents are urged to continue to get vaccinated and tested to stop the spread.
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Thousands of illegal cigarettes seized in operation
A total of £8,500 worth of illegal tobacco has been confiscated from premises in the city centre.
Consumer information news -
Hidden cultural treasures and historic venues are being opened up to visitors for a series of free events to honour Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage.
Between 10-19 September, residents and visitors will have the unique chance to access events and properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.
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Children can enjoy wild time with library summer reading challenge
Stoke-on-Trent Libraries is encouraging children to sign up to read six books and visit their local library three times as part of this year’s fantastic Summer Reading Challenge.
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Residents to be offered COVID-19 home testing kits on their doorsteps
Teams from the city council and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will be offering residents lateral flow testing kits on their doorsteps in a drive to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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Schools thanked for their work during coronavirus restrictions, and residents asked for patience should council services be impacted
Schools and families have been thanked for their hard work and dedication in minimising the disruption to teaching during an academic year impacted by the coronavirus.
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City schools most in need receive generous donation to support COVID-19 recovery
10 schools located in some of the most deprived parts of the city in Stoke-on-Trent were supplied with a donation to buy urgent IT equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus restrictions lift: here’s how council services will work to protect customers and staff
Public health leaders are urging city residents to be cautious and to consider continuing to wear face coverings and socially distance, especially in busy places.
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Work to start to tackle flooding on road in Stoke-on-Trent
Work will start next week on a £235,000 scheme to improve drainage and resurface a busy route in the city.
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Residents reminded vaccination is the best way to protect against the coronavirus, as case rates rise and restrictions set to ease
Residents are being reminded that the best way to protect themselves and their loved ones from the coronavirus is to get vaccinated, as case rates continue to rise.
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The (gardening) gloves are off as we head towards National Allotments Week
The potatoes are in and the tomatoes are ripening nicely, but plot holders at allotments across the city are in for a busy few weeks.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
More than 10,000 school pupils to benefit from free summer holiday activities and food in Stoke-on-Trent
More than 10,000 school pupils to benefit from free summer holiday activities and food in Stoke-on-Trent.
Children and families news -
£7.5m boost to support the High Needs Educational Provision in the city
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to receive additional High Needs Education Capital as part of the Department for Education’s DfE ‘safety valve’ programme.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council has outlined its planned road improvement schemes for the next three years
A new programme of highway and infrastructure improvements is set to be introduced if approved by city council cabinet members at a meeting on 13 July.
Councillors and decision-making news -
Residents urged: ‘continue to get tested and vaccinated’ as Covid restrictions set to lift, and teams praised for swift reopening of tip
Residents are being urged to continue to get tested and vaccinated in the fight against the coronavirus, as case rates rise ahead of the proposed national lifting of restrictions later this month.
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Progress being made with city’s plans to make Stoke-on-Trent litmus test for Government’s ‘levelling up’ ambitions
Significant progress is being made against Stoke-on-Trent’s plans to make the city the true litmus test for Government’s levelling up ambitions.
Policies, procedures and strategies news -
Play today and WIN a luxury staycation with Potto Lotto
Potto Lotto players could win a break worth £1000 with Forest Holidays to a variety of beautiful UK locations.
Libraries, sports and leisure news -
Stoke-on-Trent Young Musician of the Year is crowned
Despite lockdown restrictions, this year’s Stoke-on-Trent Young Musician 2021 winners were crowned on Friday 18 June during a captivating live final.
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Further support available for Stoke-on-Trent businesses affected by Covid-19
Businesses across the city are now set to receive a further grant to help them through the coronavirus pandemic, under phase five of the ‘Additional Restrictions Grant’.
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Pop-up coronavirus testing under review after staff abused, as case rates rise and grants for ‘community health champions’ launch
Pop-up coronavirus testing that gives targeted support to specific communities in the city is being reviewed after health workers delivering the service were verbally abused.
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Over £1.5 million of improvement works to city road as part of wider transformation plan
Over £1.5m of improvement works are set to begin on a major road between Stoke-on-Trent railway station and the city centre this week.
Roads, parking and travel news -
‘Grab a jab’ in Stoke-on-Trent this weekend
Stoke-on-Trent City Council leaders are urging anybody who is eligible for their COVID-19 vaccine to get it this weekend at one of three walk-in vaccination sites.
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New and improved Joiners Square roundabout to fully open to traffic this week
The new Joiners Square roundabout will be opened for morning rush hour traffic this Friday (25 June) with increased capacity to cut tailbacks and improve air quality.
Roads, parking and travel news -
Seven more local authorities join the fight against fraud in Staffordshire
Seven more local authorities have joined the Staffordshire Counter Fraud Partnership, with the aim of keeping public money out of the hands of fraudsters.
Council tax and benefits news -
Staff and students at city schools urged to get Covid tests before weekend, as £1m in support to be given to families over holidays
Staff and students at city schools are being urged to ensure they have had a coronavirus test before the weekend. Plus, £1,019,837.57 allocated from Government grant to help families during holidays.
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Tunstall Market traders help city’s homeless through donation drive
Traders at Tunstall Market have collected donations of toiletries for the residents of Lily Gertrude Simister Court.
Markets news -
Investigations launched following seizure of illegal tobacco
A total of £2,500 worth of illegal tobacco has been confiscated from premises across Stoke-on-Trent.
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Public protection teams hand-deliver testing kits to support smaller hospitality venues, and new variant leads to rise in Covid cases
Public protection teams are visiting 65 smaller pubs, clubs and hospitality venues to hand-deliver lateral flow coronavirus testing kits.
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Strategy extended to support children in care in Stoke-on-Trent
Strategy extended to support children in care in Stoke-on-Trent
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