34 Stoke-on-Trent businesses granted ‘street café’ licences and city markets and libraries reopen
A total of 34 pubs and venues across the city have been granted ‘street café’ licences by the city council to support them in safely reopening from the coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
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Councillor Candi Chetwynd becomes an independent
The political make-up of the city council has changed today (Wednesday).
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Public protection teams visit non-essential retail shops: compliance high, but advice on contact tracing and face coverings
Public protection teams have visited 95 non-essential retail premises across the city in a full day of activities to support shops reopening from the national coronavirus restrictions.
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Tributes to HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor Ross Irving said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the announcement that HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away today (Friday).
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Public protection teams and Covid stewards support stores reopening, and home testing kits available
Public protection teams are preparing visits to pubs, shops and gyms to support the reopening of non-essential retail stores across the city next week.
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City council urges residents to stay safe during Ramadan
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is urging residents observing the holy month of Ramadan to continue following the latest coronavirus guidance.
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Taxi drivers encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 regularly
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is encouraging all licensed drivers in the city to take twice-weekly lateral flow tests to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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24-hour mental health helpline support extended for six months
A 24-hour mental health helpline launched at the beginning of the second national coronavirus lockdown will continue to offer support to residents for an additional six months.
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Where can you get tested for COVID-19 in Stoke-on-Trent?
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease over the next month, residents are reminded that there are a variety of ways to get tested for COVID-19 across the city.
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Residents urged to stay local over the Easter weekend and comply with restrictions
Stoke-on-Trent residents are being urged to enjoy the easing of covid restrictions outdoors but to keep following coronavirus safety guidelines this Easter weekend.
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Archaeologists make new discoveries at former pottery works
Archaeologists studying bottle ovens at a former pottery works have made a ‘significant’ discovery after new information emerged about the structures.
Our data news -
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 over Easter.
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Residents urged to act cautiously and keep getting tested as lockdown restrictions ease
As lockdown restrictions ease on Monday (29 March) Stoke-on-Trent City Council is urging residents to act cautiously.
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A year on #StokeonTrentTogether continues to support residents
A year on since the first national lockdown, 20,500 calls have been made to the #StokeonTrentTogether helpline with 140,000 proactive welfare calls made to 30,000 households across the city.
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Gladstone Pottery Museum to star in Sherlock Holmes spin-off TV series The Irregulars on Netflix
Stoke-on-Trent's stunning Gladstone Pottery Museum is set to star in Sherlock Holmes spin-off TV series The Irregulars on Netflix.
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Nuisance motorbikers warned: 'We will seize your vehicles'
Nuisance motorbikers are being given a stiff warning – if you cause anti-social behaviour in city communities your vehicles will be seized.
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Community Collect launches across council run COVID-19 testing venues
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490 council workers redeployed on coronavirus response, and fly-tipping cases increase 30 per cent
Almost 500 city council workers have been redeployed to work in services to support residents, communities and businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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City Council working with partners and local residents to clean up Stoke-on-Trent
Local residents and corporate partners of Stoke-on-Trent City Council have helped to combat the litter issue in the city by carrying out litter picks in recent weeks.
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Chance to win free entry for Hanley Economic Potters ’Arf Marathon 2021 and six-month council gym membership
The 1,000th adult to sign up for this year’s Potters ’Arf will win free entry to the race and a six-month membership to Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s gyms.
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Business rate discount scheme to be extended for enterprise zone
A business rate discount scheme is set to be extended for the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone (CVEZ) from April 2021 by Stoke-on-Trent City Council in a bid to create jobs and support new growth in the area.
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Taxi drivers urged to apply for new COVID-19 funding
From Monday (15 March) Stoke-on-Trent City Council is urging taxi drivers to apply for COVID-19 funding.
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Hanley Town Hall to go purple in celebration of Census 2021
Hanley Town Hall will join more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across England and Wales by lighting up purple to celebrate the upcoming census and its importance to communities.
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Spot the Cheater campaign targets Council Tax Single Person Discount fraud
The Staffordshire Counter-Fraud Partnership’s ‘Spot the Cheater’ campaign is to target fraudsters taking advantage of the Council Tax Single Person Discount.
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95 per cent of primary school pupils return to face-to-face learning
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Portmeirion become the newest local employer to sign up to workplace COVID-19 testing
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Residents urged to follow the rules to make sure lockdown is eased
Residents are being urged to follow the current lockdown restrictions in the wake of many flouting the rules over the weekend.
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Most popular community testing venues in the city revealed as families are urged to get tested before pupils return to school
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has revealed the most used community COVID-19 test centres across the city as more residents are urged to get tested weekly.
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A further £2 million pounds paid to 418 local businesses
Stoke-on-Trent City Council yesterday (February 25) paid out £2,389,561 to businesses across the city.
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Online entries for Hanley Economic Potters ’Arf Marathon 2021 open as organisers release 2,000 places for September event
Online entries for the Hanley Economic Potters 'Arf Marathon have opened. Runners, walkers, relay teams and junior race entrants can now sign up online for the Sept 26 event.
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