First wave of grants gives lifeline to small businesses through coronavirus pandemic
More than £775,000 has been given out to small businesses in Stoke-on-Trent in the first issuing of support grants to boost the city through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Residents urged to follow health guidance and stop the risk of spreading coronavirus during warm weekend
Residents are warned not to burn garden rubbish or go out of their local area on bike rides as part of measures to stop the risk of spreading the coronavirus during the warm weekend ahead.
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Residents urged to follow public health advice, as communities show their support for frontline services
Residents are being warned to be vigilant in following public health instructions to stop the spread of coronavirus, as communities unite to show support to those delivering key frontline services
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Care for your city
A new recruitment drive has been launched to sign up carers in Stoke-on-Trent to meet the needs of the city’s most vulnerable residents during the Covid-19 crisis.
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£57m to support small businesses and retail, hospitality and leisure sector
Small businesses and those operating in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector could be eligible for a share of £57m in grants, in a huge boost for the city in response the coronavirus.
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Personally Speaking from Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent Jackie Barnes
Stay at home and save lives.
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Your city needs you
People are being urged to volunteer to support some of the city’s most vulnerable people as part of a community response to coronavirus in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Staff redeployed to empty bins and support adult social care to keep services going
Council employees are being redeployed to empty bins and support adult social care services to keep key public services going through the coronavirus outbreak.
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Businesses praised for complying with coronavirus legislation
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has welcomed the co-operation from the vast majority of non-essential businesses in the city which have closed in line with new Government legislation to tackle coronavirus
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Council housing repairs move to emergences only, as part of further coronavirus response
Council tenants are being made aware that housing maintenance repairs are moving to emergencies only, as part of a continued managed and proportionate response to the coronavirus.
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Outdoor markets close and bulky waste collections stop, as communities urged to follow coronavirus advic
Outdoor markets at council-run locations across the city have closed, and new requests for bulky waste collections have stopped, following government guidance in response to the coronavirus emergency.
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Potters ’Arf cancelled as residents urged to heed physical distancing health advice
The Potters ’Arf marathon has been cancelled as civic leaders urge residents to follow social distancing health advice, in response to the coronavirus.
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Community support scheme launches today
A dedicated website and telephone line are launching today to encourage the community to come together in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Personally Speaking from Stoke-on-Trent City Council leader Abi Brown, Labour group leader Mohammed Pervez and City Independents group leader Ann James
It’s time to unite to support our communities.
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Local centres close, concessionary bus fares extended and residents reminded of other ways to use council services
Residents are being reminded of a range of different ways to use council services as local centres in eight locations close today (Friday) as part of a continued managed response to Covid-19.
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Children’s centres, leisure centres and community buildings among further closures in phased Covid-19 response
A number of children’s centres, leisure centres and community buildings are among further facilities in Stoke-on-Trent to close as part of a phased response to Covid-19.
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Museums, libraries and public toilets close as part of ‘managed and proportionate’ Covid-19 response
A number of council-run museums, libraries and public toilets in Stoke-on-Trent are to close from tomorrow (Thursday) as part of a ‘managed and proportionate’ response to Covid-19.
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Joint statement on confirmed COVID-19 case in Stoke-on-Trent
A resident of Stoke-on-Trent has been confirmed to have Covid-19.
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Statement on Coronavirus
“First and foremost residents are reminded of the importance of regular handwashing with soap and hot water for 20 seconds. The importance of this action cannot be underestimated.
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Formal partner for children’s services confirmed at Stoke-on-Trent City Council
A formal partner for Stoke-on-Trent City Council children’s services has today (Friday) been confirmed.
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Plans submitted for 95-space car park in the city centre
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has submitted plans to build a temporary car park in the city centre – which will benefit shoppers, workers and help to attract more visitors to the area.
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City council announces major investment in road network
More than 900 roads and pavements will be resurfaced, thousands of potholes repaired and dozens of traffic signals upgraded with modern technology as part of a major £35 million highways investment.
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Celebrate National Butchers Week at Stoke-on-Trent Markets
Support your local butcher and celebrate National Butchers Week.
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Budget for new financial year agreed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Plans that aim to bring long-term sustainability to council services, to provide investment in social care to protect vulnerable residents.
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The King’s Artisan Market is back
The King’s artisan market is back this Sunday with over 60 local, independent traders.
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Statement to explain next steps following a meeting of the full council
A Stoke-on-Trent City Council spokesman said:
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Sunday outdoor market finds a new temporary home
Hanley’s popular Sunday market and car boot sale is now moving to a new central location.
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Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme launch air quality survey
An online survey has been launched to gauge how poor air quality affects the local community.
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New café opens as part of Hanley Park’s restoration
The new café in Hanley Park’s pavilion building has officially opened to the public – marking a major milestone in the National Lottery supported multi-million pound restoration of the 60-acre site.
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Cabinet agrees final budget proposals after listening to feedback
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Cabinet has agreed proposals that aim to bring long-term sustainability to council services.
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