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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National campaign helps to highlight work done to tackle empty homes
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has pledged to continue its commitment to bringing empty homes back into use – as latest figures show the authority will again meet its annual 200 homes target.
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Stoke-on-Trent shop is under investigation after selling a knife to a 16-year-old boy
A retailer was caught breaking the law during a Stoke-on-Trent City Council Trading Standards operation yesterday (September 19), as part of Staffordshire Police’s Operation Sceptre.
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New community learning centre officially opens
Schoolchildren and residents have celebrated the unveiling of a new community learning centre.
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Care for older people with dementia praised again by inspectors
Staff who support older people living with dementia in Stoke-on-Trent have been praised for offering a “positive, person-centred” environment for people by national inspectors.
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Longton Market joins the mission to reduce single-use plastic
Longton Market traders have pledged their support to Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s stand against disposable plastic items.
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Smokers urged to seek support to help them quit
Mother-of-one Karen Butler says quitting smoking has drastically improved her health and is urging others to seek support.
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New mobile app option for visitors
A new mobile app has been launched for visitors to Stoke-on-Trent so that they can quickly and easily find out information about the city 24 hours a day from wherever they are.
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Low-carbon network will offer affordable heat alternative
Work is due to start on the next part of Stoke-on-Trent’s innovative District Heat Network – helping to bring a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future for the city.
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Specialists hit the road for traffic survey
Work to improve air quality on some of North Staffordshire’s busiest roads takes a step forward this week.
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Injunctions awarded as council and police tackle anti-social behaviour
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been granted injunctions against eight teenagers to protect businesses and residents from anti-social behaviour in two communities.
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Provisional results show increase in GCSE attainment
Students across the city have scored GCSE successes as the percentage of passes in key subjects went up, according to provisional results released today.
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Shopkeeper ordered to do unpaid work for illegal tobacco offences
A shopkeeper found in possession of illicit tobacco worth thousands of pounds has been ordered to carry out 270 hours unpaid work.
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