Mill repairs to protect nationally-important heritage site for future generations
Refurbishment work has started to preserve and protect a 162-year-old potters’ mill that is the only one of its kind left in the world.
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Spectacular light festival seen by thousands proves Stoke-on-Trent has got what it takes to hold world-class events.
Nearly 16,000 people attended a three-day arts extravaganza in Stoke-on-Trent, with a further 24,000 watching the proceedings online.
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142 projects helped by council’s £3m community fund
Dozens of exciting community projects in Stoke-on-Trent can now get off the ground after they received a share of £1.2m from the final round of the city council’s Community Investment Fund.
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Alcohol misuse support services to get £400k funding boost
People struggling with a dependency on alcohol are to benefit from an almost £400,000 grant secured by Stoke-on-Trent City Council to improve support services.
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Former garage sites to be turned into new affordable homes
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is investing £1.6 million in the development of new affordable housing alongside specially adapted bungalows for families in need.
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City hits top ten for homes value increase
Stoke-on-Trent now ranks in the top ten UK cities for house price increases – with the value of the average city home rising by 5.4 per cent year-on-year.
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Council unveils plans for business and industrial park development
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has unveiled plans to build a new business and industrial park in the north of the city – with the potential to create dozens of jobs.
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Work to start next week on footway extension scheme
People living along a main city road will benefit from improved safety thanks to the extension of an existing footway.
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Work to start on development of derelict land for social housing
The building of new affordable housing is due to begin on a site that has been derelict for more than ten years.
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Swimming and gym passes up for grabs in this year’s Easter Potto Lotto draw.
In a special Easter draw, players of Council’s online lottery will be in with the chance of winning two family swim passes for Dimensions and a six month gym membership at Shapes at Fenton Manor.
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£9.2m boost for plan to install ultrafast broadband across city
Plans for a citywide broadband network in Stoke-on-Trent with one of the fastest internet speeds in the UK have been unveiled.
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Talented pupils from across Stoke-on-Trent will perform at the Victoria Hall for three concerts.
Eight hundred and fifty young people from 36 schools across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford and Wrekin will take part in the annual Recorder Festival.
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‘Absolute commitment to support children and make improvements’ – reassurance given after Ofsted judgement
Civic leaders have reassured families that the city council is taking immediate action to lead improvements to children’s services.
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Three shops fail knife test purchase operation
Three shops in Stoke-on-Trent are under investigation after selling knives to a 15-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl.
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Planning permission granted for new £17million housing development
Plans to build 135 new, high quality homes in a Stoke-on-Trent town have been given the green light – with work due to start this summer.
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Multi-million pound city development plans unveiled to international investors
Two multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will support the continued transformation of Stoke-on-Trent have been showcased to global investors at a major international property event.
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Historic Stoke-on-Trent park set for improvements
More than £725,000 is set to be spent on refurbishing an historic park in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Landlord prosecuted for unlawful eviction of tenant
A private landlord has been ordered to pay £1,600 in fines and costs after unlawfully evicting a tenant.
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Builder jailed following trading standards investigation
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has welcomed the jail sentence handed to a builder who took thousands of pounds off customers without carrying out any work.
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Woman prosecuted over Joiners Square fly-tip
A woman has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after failing to supply information about a fly-tipping offence in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Growing the city economy limits budget impact and shows ‘growth strategy is working’
City council leaders have agreed the authority’s budget for 2019/20.
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Lasting legacy for city from UK City of Culture 2021 bid
Sixty jobs created, 700,000 overnight stays and 4.9 million day trips are just three of the key benefits resulting from Stoke-on-Trent’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2021 during 2017 and 2018.
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Details of the route and road closures for Gordon Banks’ funeral confirmed
Details of the arrangements for the funeral of World Cup winning goalkeeper and former Stoke City player Gordon Banks have now been confirmed.
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Brown bin collections set to resume in Stoke-on-Trent
Garden waste collections are set to resume in Stoke-on-Trent following the usual temporary halt over winter.
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Council commits to eradication of modern slavery and human trafficking
Modern slavery and human trafficking has no place in Stoke-on-Trent and must be eradicated – that’s the pledge of civic leaders who are set to adopt the first statement of its kind to tackle the crime.
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Stoke-on-Trent’s housing successes recognised in national awards
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been shortlisted for two national awards for its strategic approach towards housing development as well as its commitment to raising standards in its housing stock.
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Community groups urged to apply for road safety fund
A £200,000 cashpot aimed at improving road safety in communities across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire is set to open for a final round of applications.
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Council statement on the passing of Gordon Banks OBE
We are deeply sorry to hear the sad news that Gordon Banks has passed away. All our thoughts, sympathies and condolences go out to his family.
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Drop-in centre brings health, addiction and housing support services together
Vulnerable people can now access a range of support services under one roof as part of a drive to help prevent homelessness and eradicate rough sleeping in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Work starts to bring town centre building back to life in council-delivered scheme
Work has started on restoring a historic building to its former glory.
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