Community champions to give COVID-19 advice across the city, as a national retailer changes COVID-19 policy after advice from the city council
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is to implement community champions following a successful bid to secure funding from government.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council secure an injunction against a continued COVID-19 rule breaker
A Meir tenant who repeatedly flouted lockdown restrictions by holding parties and having regular household visitors has been hit with a court injunction.
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Support keeps homeless people off the streets and helps them move on with their lives
Targeted support to help homeless people and rough sleepers is keeping people off the streets in Stoke-on-Trent – and helping more people into permanent long-term accommodation.
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First community vaccination site joins the fight against COVID in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
The first large community COVID vaccination site in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent springs into action on Monday 25 January 2021.
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A new chair for Stoke-on-Trent Health and Wellbeing Board
A new chair has been appointed to an important board which will help to ensure health services provided by a range of organisations are tailored to best meet the needs of city residents.
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Voluntary and community groups across the city to benefit from a further £50,000 of funding
Voluntary and community groups (VCS) across the city are to benefit from a further £50,000 of funding to help them provide crucial services to residents through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Local retailers reminded about COVID-19 compliance, as more residents meet in groups outside
The city council has written a further letter to 50 retailers across to remind them of their coronavirus responsibilities, the city in response to complaints received from the public.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council increases community based COVID-19 testing offer
Further community based testing venues have opened in Stoke-on-Trent to help combat spread of the virus across the city.
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A further support grant becomes available for Stoke-on-Trent based businesses
Businesses across the city are now set to receive a further grant to help them through the coronavirus pandemic, under phase two of the ‘Additional Restrictions Grant’
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Council workers volunteer to support hospital’s critical care teams through rise in coronavirus cases
Redeployed workers from city council services that have temporarily closed during the lockdown, as well as staff who are giving their own time, have taken on volunteer roles.
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Large employers across the city urged to offer COVID-19 testing for employees
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has written to 41 businesses across the city with the offer of free, rapid result testing.
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Support small businesses and good causes! Potto Lotto launches amazing £100 voucher prize
Potto Lotto players could win one of five £100 Etsy gift vouchers and £100 for their chosen cause in a bumper prize draw for the New Year.
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Residents reminded to stay home following complaints about non-essential shopping
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is reminding residents of the lockdown rules following increased complaints about non-essential shopping across the city.
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Coronavirus cases rise, as lockdown begins and council works to continue to provide key services
Community leaders warn coronavirus cases in the city continue to rise as the first day of the latest national lockdown begins. Meanwhile, the council is working to maintain key services for residents.
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Budget proposals launched to bring long-term sustainability to council services
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has today (Monday) launched budget proposals that aim to bring long-term sustainability to council services.
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£83,000 boost to voluntary and community groups
Voluntary and community groups are celebrating being awarded £83,000 in grants to continue to provide important support to city residents through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stoke-on-Trent city council urges more people to come forward as foster carers to provide a loving home for local children this Christmas
In Stoke-on-Trent, there are now more than 990 children in care, the most Stoke-on-Trent has ever seen. The city council are currently working with around 300 fostering households, but many more are needed.
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Residents urged to act now to stop the spread of coronavirus and save lives
Council leaders are urging city residents to act now to avoid the spread of the new strain of coronavirus.
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Personally Speaking by Councillor Ally Simcock: 'No shame in admitting that you're struggling with mental health issues.'
This year has brought many challenges to us all, most of which have stemmed from the coronavirus pandemic.
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City Council and local NHS Trust reach agreement on how to continue provision of School Nursing and Health Visiting services in the city
School Nursing and Health Visiting services supporting children, young people and their families in Stoke-on-Trent are to continue to be provided by a local NHS trust
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Tributes paid to late former Lord Mayor Sybil Halfpenny
Tributes have been paid to late city councillor and former Lord Mayor, Sybil Halfpenny.
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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 over Christmas.
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Exciting plans for City Central Library’s modern and inviting new home
Exciting images have been unveiled which show the proposed new home of Stoke-on-Trent’s City Central Library.
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150,000 rapid result coronavirus tests to be rolled out, under biggest community testing programme in city
More than 150,000 rapid result coronavirus kits are set to be rolled out in the biggest community testing programme of its kind in the city.
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Christmas gifts and online festive fun at museums and libraries
Museums and libraries in Stoke-on-Trent are providing a host of festive online activities, services and shopping opportunities to help families mark the run up to Christmas.
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Council’s recycling vehicle gets a ‘green’ upgrade
A new recycling truck will be hitting the streets of Stoke-on-Trent this week to help improve the efficiency of the council’s recycling operation and reduce its impact on the environment.
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Statement from Councillor Jackie Barnes
Statement from Councillor Jackie Barnes
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Christmas memorial service to be held virtually
Carmountside Crematorium’s annual Christmas memorial service to remember lives lost in the city is set to be held virtually this year.
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£556,000 already given to voluntary and community groups, and supermarkets reminded to follow coronavirus guidance
Voluntary and community groups across the city are already benefiting from more than £500,000 of funding to help them provide crucial services to residents through the coronavirus with more to follow.
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People in Stoke-on-Trent urged to get tested ahead of festive break
People in Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to get tested ahead of the festive break.
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