Hundreds of Potters ’Arf runners to race through city on Sunday, September 26
Spectators are being urged to show their support as hundreds of runners take on this year’s amazing Hanley Economic Building Society Potters ’Arf Marathon on Sunday, September 26.
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‘It is possible to live well with dementia with the right support’
Residents across Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to contact their GP if they’re experiencing or worried about signs of dementia.
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Stoke-on-Trent foster carers running to raise awareness about fostering
Stoke-on-Trent City Council fostering service and its foster carers are set to run this year’s Hanley Economic Potters ’Arf Marathon next weekend (Sunday, September 26).
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Flypast and fun activities during weekend of Spitfire celebrations in city centre
Exciting events will take place this weekend to mark the public opening of Stoke-on-Trent’s new Spitfire Gallery at the Potteries Museum – including a special RAF flypast at 12.34pm on Saturday.
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Local litter picking heroes urge public to bin their rubbish
Local residents have been working hard to keep our city clean, but they need help. Stoke-on-Trent City Council are urging all residents and visitors to bin their litter, or take it home with them.
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'Clean air zone' to be considered for Stoke-on-Trent
A ‘Clean Air Zone’ (CAZ) is to be considered to tackle air quality within the city.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council to co-ordinate city support for Afghan refugees
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is to co-ordinate generous offers of support for Afghan refugees across the city.
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Council leaders warn that the city is losing nearly 5,000 days at work every week from our businesses, schools and public services due to positive COVID-19 cases
Council leaders are warning that coronavirus case rates in the city remain too high, and are urging residents to keep getting tested and to get vaccinated.
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Over 38,000 healthy meals and 750 summer holiday activities provided to school pupils in Stoke-on-Trent
School pupils across Stoke-on-Trent benefited from a range of fun and educational activities and food throughout the summer holidays thanks to a unique partnership between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Hubb Foundation. Thousands of children made new friends, took part in different activities and were treated to healthy meals.
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New grant scheme aimed at repairing and enhancing buildings in Longton
Owners of historic buildings in Longton town centre can get help to repair their properties and bring them back to life as part of a new partnership scheme launched today.
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Coffee container plan for historic museum
Plans have been lodged to launch a new café at Gladstone Pottery Museum – based inside a former shipping container.
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Stoke-on-Trent's Spitfire and £5.4m new gallery to be unveiled as nation marks Battle of Britain Day
Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic Spitfire and its stunning new museum gallery will be unveiled on September 15 - the day which marks the RAF’s victory in the Battle of Britain.
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Provisional results show positive exam grades despite coronavirus pandemic
Provisional results show positive exam grades despite coronavirus pandemic
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Consultation launched to further support tenants in making their voices heard
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is asking for views on how it can shape, deliver and improve housing services.
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Coronavirus case rates rise, as £41m in grants given to businesses
Coronavirus case rates rise, as £41m in grants given to businesses
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Digital service for young people at risk of exploitation launches in Stoke-on-Trent
Digital service for young people at risk of exploitation launches in Stoke-on-Trent
Children and families news -
New strategy to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities ‘to be the best they can be’
New strategy to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities ‘to be the best they can be’
Special educational needs and disabilities news -
Brown bin garden waste collections continue to be temporarily suspended
Residents are being asked for their continued support and understanding as brown bin garden waste collections will be temporarily suspended next week.
Rubbish and recycling news -
Accommodation for Ex-Offenders Scheme
Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Nacro have been awarded more than £155,000 to support ex-offenders in the City.
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COVID-19 doorstep testing offer success as case rates continue to fall in the city, and football fans are urged to be cautious
Coronavirus case rates in the city have continued to fall over the past week, bringing the rates well below the England average and West Midlands average.
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Brown bin collections temporarily suspended from Monday, 2 August 2021
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s garden waste collection service will be temporarily suspended with effect from Monday, 2 August 2021. This is due to a number of staff self-isolating in line with public heath guidance, and staffing shortages have caused some delays to our waste and recycling services.
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Million-pound initiative delivers home security to 1,470 households and range of measures to improve safety in two communities
A million-pound initiative has delivered major security and safety improvements to two city communities.
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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.
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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.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) closures and information news
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