Stoke Recovery Service saved my life
Mum-of-two Emma Stanyer says without the support she received to recover from her dependency on alcohol she would not be alive today.
Adult care and wellbeing news-
Council teams up with charity to help to boost period dignity
Free sanitary towels and tampons will be available to anyone accessing toilets in Stoke-on-Trent City Council buildings as part of a partnership that aims to end period poverty in Stoke-on-Trent .
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Seventeen choirs from across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire will be singing loud and proud at the Victoria Hall for charity
The choirs will be taking to the stage to perform a variety of songs in aid of the Lord Mayor’s three chosen charities on Saturday, February 2 2019.
Events news -
£210,000 grant for Spitfire display to help inspire visitors
Plans for the stunning new Spitfire gallery at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery have received a further boost after being awarded £210,000 from a national grant.
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Housing plans to bring huge boost to Mother Town
Civic leaders have welcomed plans brought forward to develop a redundant factory site and build new homes for the city.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Health and social care system in Stoke-on-Trent praised for ‘significant improvement’
Health inspectors say there has been a “significant improvement” in how public sector organisations work together to provide services for older people who need care in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Major public-private sector collaboration to create multi-million-pound housing developments
A major partnership between the city council, a private sector investor and the government is to create a multi-million-pound housing-led regeneration of two areas of the city.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Landlords prosecuted for failing to apply for licences
Two private landlords have been ordered to pay a total of almost £1,800 by magistrates for failing to apply for a licence within a selective licensing area in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Make 2019 the year you quit smoking for good
Former security officer Philip Hogarth says giving up smoking has been the best thing he has ever done, as he looks forward to a healthier New Year.
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Volunteers needed to support young people to get their lives back on track
Stoke-on-Trent Youth Offending Services (YOS) is recruiting volunteer mentors to support young people.
Children and families news -
Plans for red routes progress, following revisions based on successful consultation
The City Council is moving ahead with plans to introduce red routes across the city – and has made some revisions to its original proposals following a successful public consultation exercise.
Roads, parking and travel news -
Plans to improve standards in private rented homes are one step closer
Proposals for new licensing schemes aimed at improving conditions in private rented housing in Stoke-on-Trent will be sent to the secretary of state for a final decision.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Work begins on quality private rental and market sale accommodation in Stoke-on-Trent
Work has started on a major housing development in Stoke-on-Trent that will see 128 quality homes being built.
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Stoke-on-Trent City markets have had their stalls decked and are giving away a total of £1,250 to celebrate!
Shoppers are being encouraged to visit their local markets this Christmas – and be in with chance winning £250.
Markets news -
Young apprentices take first step on career path
Six young people say they are looking forward to learning new skills and gaining experience in the workplace as they embark on apprenticeship schemes.
Children and families news -
Top tourism honour for iconic poppies sculpture
Civic leaders have been presented with one of the county’s highest tourism awards in recognition of the stunning success of an iconic ceramic poppies sculpture.
Libraries, sports and leisure news -
Innovative housing scheme would rejuvenate two city sites with 380 affordable homes
Plans to transform two areas of the city with 380 new affordable homes have been revealed, under an innovative scheme developed by the city council.
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New powers to charge a premium to owners of long-term empty homes
Owners of long-term empty properties could be charged a premium on their council tax, under new legal powers designed to bring more homes back into use.
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Latest phase of road resurfacing works reaches Bagnall and Norton
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is warning residents of possible disruption when a road is resurfaced – the latest to be improved as part of a multi-million pound investment programme in the city’s roads
Roads, parking and travel news -
Man ordered to pay after failing to assist with littering investigation
A cigarette butt thrown out of a car window has cost a Stoke-on-Trent man almost £1,000 in court.
Roads, parking and travel news -
Plans submitted for new Spitfire gallery at museum
New images of the stunning £6m Spitfire gallery at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery have been revealed – as the planning application for the development is submitted.
Libraries, sports and leisure news -
Help us to celebrate Potto Lotto’s six-month anniversary and be in with the chance of winning a dazzling prize
To celebrate a successful six months since Potto Lotto was launched in May 2018, players of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s online lottery will be in with the chance of winning tickets.
Your council, your city news -
Spectacular Staffordshire Hoard helmet reconstructions revealed for public display
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Museums Trust have today (Friday, November 23) revealed two stunning reconstructions of a magnificent helmet contained within the Staffordshire Hoard.
Libraries, sports and leisure news -
Sing a song of Christmas at the Victoria Hall
Tickets are now on sale for a series of Christmas concerts which will showcase some of the best young musicians in Stoke-on-Trent.
Libraries, sports and leisure news -
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s housing company marks second year of business
Housing bosses say they are on target to create a property portfolio worth £68 million within 10 years in Stoke-on-Trent as a two-year milestone is reached.
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Work on Park Hall visitor centre to get under way
Work is set to start on a new visitor centre at a city beauty spot.
Libraries, sports and leisure news -
£1.8m refurbishment proposals revealed for Hanley Market at traders’ consultation event before works begin
Traders have welcomed plans by Stoke-on-Trent City Council to spend £1.8 million on refurbishing and improving their market.
Markets news -
Stoke-on-Trent Remembers 100 years since the First World War
People from across the city are being invited to get involved in a series of events to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.
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Growing the city economy limits budget impact and shows ‘growth strategy is working’
Cabinet members have launched their budget proposals highlighting a continued growth in the city’s economy for protecting important council services.
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Shop keeper taken to court after illegal tobacco seized
A shop keeper has been ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work after hundreds of packets of illegal cigarettes and tobacco were seized.
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