Three month closure for shop linked to illegal tobacco sales
A convenience store which continually sold illegal cigarettes and tobacco has been closed for three months following investigations by Stoke-on-Trent Trading Standards.
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Jon Rouse announced as preferred candidate for city director
Jon Rouse has today (Wednesday) been announced as the preferred candidate for the top officer job at Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
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New ‘smart’ road signs to give motorists live updates
Motorists are now being given the latest traffic, travel and parking information thanks to a series of new ‘smart’ signs.
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Gritters on standby as winter approaches
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s fleet of gritters and crews are officially on standby 24 hours a day for the next five months to deal with winter weather.
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Rough sleeper – Severe Weather Emergency Protocol invoked
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has today announced the start of its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP).
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Paying housing rent via Direct Debit proves prosperous for tenants
Two lucky Council tenants are wrapping up warm for winter after becoming the latest winners of a prize for paying their rent by Direct Debit.
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Road closure to allow partial demolition of dangerous structure
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is taking urgent action to partially demolish a privately owned derelict building after surveys revealed parts of the structure are at risk of collapse.
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City council will continue to manage children’s services, while further review is carried out
Responsibility for managing children’s services in Stoke-on-Trent will remain with the city council while a further review is carried out, a report by the children’s commissioner has found.
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Protect yourself and others against the flu this winter
Adult social care worker, Reanne Mayer says she is having a free flu vaccination this year because she wants to protect herself and the people she visits.
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Views sought on new strategy for homelessness and Rough Sleeping
Members of the public are being asked to comment on a new strategy for tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in Stoke-on-Trent in a consultation which begins today (Thursday).
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Gigabit broadband coming to homes and businesses in city
A citywide broadband network with one of the fastest speeds in the country is being rolled out in Stoke-on-Trent – and customers are being encouraged to register their interest.
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Full closure of part of College Road, Stoke
A section of College Road in Shelton will be fully closed to traffic from approximately 10am on Wednesday 23 October 2019.
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Cabinet to consider two community asset transfers
Two community asset transfers are set to be given the go-ahead by Stoke-on-Trent City Council – giving groups the opportunity to run and manage their own facilities.
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Proposals for unprecedented investment in services for most vulnerable agreed
Councillors at Stoke-on-Trent City Council have today (Thursday) agreed recommendations to fund a £5.5m redirection of cash to its children’s services.
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Celebrate Diwali at city museum
Thousands of visitors will enjoy dance, music and food as they explore the story of Diwali during a spectacular event at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
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Superstar DJ to play at Spode Works
Legendary DJ Pete Tong will be heading to Spode Works next month – the latest big event to be held at the iconic venue.
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Link road takes major step forward
Multi-million pound plans to create a new road between the A500 and the city centre have taken a major step forward – and work could start as early as next year.
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Secret mission at Stoke-on-Trent libraries as activities celebrate stories
Guardians of a mysterious book will take over Stoke-on-Trent libraries this half term as part of a new project celebrating reading and writing.
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Appeal for information on fly-tip
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is appealing for information after a rural road had to be temporarily closed to deal with a fly-tipping incident.
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New service to improve children’s wellbeing in Stoke-on-Trent
A new service is being introduced to help improve the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children and young people in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Staffordshire Hoard secrets revealed in landmark publication
Following a decade of intensive conservation and expert research, a new book will be available from November.
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Investigations launched following counterfeit tobacco raids
Three people are under investigation after illegal tobacco raids were carried out at eight shops in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Revised in-year budget proposals show council is listening
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Cabinet has today (Tuesday) agreed proposals to fund a £5.5m redirection of cash to children’s services at Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
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Remedial work to be carried out at bus station
Users of Hanley bus station are being assured disruption to bus services will be kept to a minimum while remedial work is carried out to the building.
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New artists’ studios, workshops and office accommodation planned for Stoke heritage site
Planning permission has been granted for a number of improvements to the historic former Spode Pottery factory in Stoke.
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Students learn latest construction skills as second phase of pioneering heat network gets under way
A second significant stage of a multi-million pound project to heat Stoke-on-Trent businesses and homes with cleaner, greener energy has started.
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Shopkeeper fined after selling counterfeit cigarettes to a child
A shopkeeper has been ordered to pay more than £1,700 after selling a packet of counterfeit cigarettes to a child.
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Extra time to have your say on budget proposals
A consultation on proposals to fund a £5.5m redirection of cash to support City Council services that protect vulnerable children has been extended to give residents more time to have their say.
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Work starts on refurbishment of popular artificial football pitch thanks to city council funding pot
A free-to-use artificial football pitch that is enjoyed by thousands of residents every year is being refurbished – the latest project to benefit from the City Council’s Community Investment Fund.
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Potto Lotto launches amazing entertainment prize bundle
Potto Lotto players could win one of five amazing entertainment bundles in a bumper prize draw for the autumn.
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