Road Closure and Delays Notice for Potters ‘Arf Marathon
Residents across Stoke-on-Trent are being made aware of road closures and delays on Sunday 12 June, during the Hanley Economic Potters ‘Arf Marathon.
Sports news-
Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Stoke-on-Trent as full England route revealed
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Stoke-on-Trent during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.
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‘Hit’ team to target Bentilee and Ubberley
Residents and businesses will be encouraged to join a clear up in Bentilee and Ubberley to make the area look nicer.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council working alongside partners and organisations highlight the signs of Dementia and are encouraging residents to seek help during Dementia Action Week campaign.
Residents across Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to contact their GP if they’re experiencing or worried about signs of dementia.
Older people news -
City council works to improve bereavement care by investing in its cremation service
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is working to improve its Bereavement Care by investing in the provision of its cremation service at Carmountside Crematorium.
Deaths news -
Beware of unregistered waste removal firms: Avoid a fine and use the council’s bulky waste collection service
Stoke-on-Trent residents have been warned to avoid using unlicensed waste removal businesses to dispose of their rubbish and unwanted bulky items after the council reported an increase in fly tipping.
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Pothole-busting partnership wins prestigious awards
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s use of pioneering JCB technology to fix potholes quickly and permanently has won two prestigious industry awards
Roads, parking and travel news -
Over a million reasons to be happy: city council’s Income Advice Team identify over £1.5 million of additional income for tenants
A team which helps city council tenants to maximise their income and apply for benefits and grants that they are entitled to has identified more than £1.5m in additional support in the last 12 months.
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City Council’s community investment fund shares over one million pounds with 53 projects
Fifty-three community projects shared £1.2m from Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s community investment fund.
Your council, your city news -
£100m ‘lifeline’ funding has helped city businesses survive and recover from Covid-19 pandemic
Businesses across Stoke-on-Trent have benefited from a total of £100m in crucial funding to help them through the paralysing impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stoke-on-Trent’s housing revolution: city council sets out its plans for maintaining and investing in housing stock and assets
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to approve its new Housing Revenue Account (HRA) 30 Year Business Plan and Asset Management Strategy 2022-27 at a cabinet meeting on 26 April 2022.
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Over £410,000 of funding awarded to restore and repair historic Stoke high street properties
More than £410,000 of funding from Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Historic England will go towards restoring historic high street properties in Stoke town centre.
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A new health and social care service is working with local groups to better support residents in Stoke-on-Trent by meeting them in their communities and at social activities.
The city council’s Community Locality Connectors started Community Lounges alongside already established groups
Events news -
Past winner urges runners to sign up for Potters Arf
The women’s winner of last year’s Hanley Economic Potters Arf Marathon, is urging runners from far and wide to register for this year’s event on 12 June 2022 - and attempt to beat her time.
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The British Police Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Knife Angel to Stoke-on-Trent with the world premiere of “The Angel’s Message”
The Civic Launch of the Knife Angel’s visit to Stoke-on-Trent saw the World Premiere of ‘The Angel’s Message’ an originally composed piece of music from the British Police Symphony Orchestra.
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Local leaders urge businesses to become ‘Be The Future’ employers
Local leaders urge businesses to become ‘Be The Future’ employers
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Housing Associations help Staffordshire Counter Fraud Partnership make Staffordshire a no-go county for housing fraud
Stoke on Trent Housing Society has joined the Staffordshire Counter Fraud Partnership with the aim of keeping public money in the county out of the hands of fraudsters.
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Plans approved for £60m Stoke-on-Trent levelling-up project The Goods Yard
PLANS to turn a prominent industrial site in Stoke-on-Trent into a vibrant new neighbourhood have been given the green light.
Your council, your city news -
Staffordshire’s Lord-Lieutenant celebrates Stoke-on-Trent as a Queen’s Green Canopy ‘Champion City’
The Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire and the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent joined local councillors in planting a Magnolia Brooklynesis ‘Elizabeth’ on Tuesday 29 March.
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Matthew gets the running bug ahead of Potters ‘Arf Marathon
After taking part in the Hanley Economic Potters ‘Arf Marathon for the first time in 2021, Matthew Conroy got the running bug and has decided to sign up for this year’s event on Sunday 12 June 2022.
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Two-week free period for tenants up-to-date on their rent
Council tenants are reminded that if they have a clear rent account they are entitled to two rent-free weeks in the coming weeks.
Council tenants news -
Council sets out its vision and priorities for the city's housing
Ambitious plans to widen housing choice, increase home ownership and provide housing that allows residents to live independently as their needs change in the city have been formally agreed.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
This year’s Stoke-on-Trent Young Musician 2022 winners
This year’s Stoke-on-Trent Young Musician 2022 winners were crowned on Friday 18 March during a captivating live final.
Children and families news -
Over £1m of funding set to be granted to continue the children’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme 2022/23
A hugely popular scheme that has supported thousands of children across the city with healthy food and fun activities during school holidays is set to continue throughout 2022 and 2023.
Children and families news -
An Evening with best-selling author Mel Sherratt coming to City Central Library
Best-selling Stoke-on-Trent author Mel Sherratt is heading to City Central Library for an exclusive preview of her latest novel Broken Promises.
Libraries news -
Wizarding World Wand installation lights up Stoke-on-Trent
Hundreds gathered at Smithfield today to witness the launch of the stunning Wizarding World Wand installation in Stoke-on-Trent.
Libraries, sports and leisure news -
Foster carers teaming up for Potters ‘Arf to encourage others to give children a second chance
Foster carers in Stoke-on-Trent are taking part in the Hanley Economic Potters ‘Arf Marathon as a relay team to encourage others to get involved in giving children a second chance.
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Still time to take part in Stoke-on-Trent Libraries Consultation
There is still time to take part in the 12-week consultation for a brand-new strategy for Stoke-on-Trent libraries.
Libraries news -
International developers to hear how Stoke-on-Trent is leading the way in its Levelling Up opportunities
Stoke-on-Trent’s Levelling Up initiatives are already delivering results, with ready-made opportunities for developers and investors, a global real estate conference will hear today (Wednesday).
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The city council celebrates World Social Work Day, as more than 200 children’s services staff have been recruited over the past eighteen months
The city council celebrates World Social Work Day, as more than 200 children’s services staff have been recruited over the past eighteen months
Children and families news
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