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Building work starts on housing scheme for vulnerable residents
A traditional sod-cutting ceremony will mark the start of building work at a housing scheme for adults with complex learning and physical disabilities.
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£300k boost to support rough sleepers in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been awarded more than £300,000 to support rough sleepers.
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Council backs plans to build 1,200 homes in Stoke-on-Trent
Three major developments – with the potential to provide a combined total of almost 1,200 residential units in Stoke-on-Trent – have been given the go-ahead by councillors.
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Scheme hopes to gain a warm response
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been awarded £246,000 to help private sector residents live more comfortably in their homes.
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Council’s affordable homes plan to transform derelict land
A site that has been derelict for more than 10 years is to be brought back into use with new affordable housing after councillors agreed to develop the land.
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Potto Lotto draws supporters!
The city’s newest lottery has sold almost 1000 tickets for its first draw. Potto Lotto is a new online lottery for Stoke-on-Trent that aims to help raise funds for good causes.
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Putting the heart back inn to the community
Residents are supporting plans to bring an unused pub at the heart of a community, back into use.
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Housing ‘health check’ shows rapid transformational progress
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been commended for making notable improvements within a short space of time to its housing and customer services provision.
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Streets named in honour of First World War heroes
Six First World War heroes are being commemorated at a new housing estate – by having streets named in their honour.
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City reaches final of national award for innovative housing development
Stoke-on-Trent City Council reached the final of a national award for its strategic approach towards housing development.
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Have your say on plans to bring together housing services
Residents are being asked for their views on plans to bring together housing services for the benefit of people living and working in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Work starts on Smithfield apartment scheme
Building work has today got under way on a ground-breaking 11-storey city centre residential development – the first of its kind in Stoke-on-Trent and the West Midlands.
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Hate harms community event a sell out
An event which aimed to positively counter hate in Stoke-on-Trent has been a sell-out.
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Woman issued with five-year criminal behaviour order
A woman who continually failed to remove piles of dog mess and black bin bags in her garden has been given a five-year criminal behaviour order (CBO).
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Good news for homeowners as house prices continue to rise
House prices in Stoke-on-Trent are rising by 7.4 per cent year-on-year – making it the sixth highest on current increases when compared with 65 other cities.
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£55 million to be invested in housing in Stoke-on-Trent before 2020
Housing bosses have announced plans to create a property portfolio worth £68 million in Stoke-on-Trent over a 10-year period.
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Work starts on sheltered housing redevelopment
Work is under way on an £8.7 million redevelopment project to improve facilities at a sheltered housing scheme in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Council’s housing repairs company is officially launched
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has officially launched its new housing repairs and maintenance company, which aims to improve services for tenants and raise housing standards in the city.
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City’s housing aspirations recognised in national awards
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been shortlisted for a national award for its strategic approach towards housing development.
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Joint Local Plan ready for public consultation
Council leaders have given the green light for the next stage of a document – which will direct the area’s growth plans for a 20-year period – to go out to public consultation.
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Look after your vulnerable neighbours during cold weather
Residents are being encouraged to lend a helping hand to vulnerable people this winter.
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Plans approved for new city centre residential development
Plans for a ground-breaking 11-storey city centre residential development have been given the go-ahead today – the first of its kind in Stoke-on-Trent.
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We've launched the second phase of the award-winning empty homes project
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched the second phase of its award-winning empty homes project to transform vacant houses and bring them back into use.
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Stoke-on-Trent enters into new energy partnership
Stoke-on-Trent has entered into a partnership with the Swedish city of Helsingborg to work together on developing energy systems for the future – and maximise economic opportunities for both areas.
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Fire at Ringland Close
Statement from the city council.
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Retirement village opens its doors to residents
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s latest retirement village is now ready to welcome residents.
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Owner of eyesore former pottery ordered to pay £30,000 fine and clean-up site
The owner of a derelict and arson-hit former pottery has been ordered to pay a £30,000 fine, demolish buildings and tidy-up the site, after being prosecuted by city council planners.
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Plans revealed for new city centre living at Smithfield
Plans have been unveiled to build two 11-storey ‘build to rent’ apartment blocks in the city centre – the first development of its kind in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Building work starts at Alexander Gate Housing Zone site
Developers Barratt Homes are now starting to transform the cleared former Churchill Pottery factory site into 193 homes.
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£3 million funding pot launched to support community projects
Community groups are being invited to an event to find out how they can bid for a share of a £3 million cash pot to buy new equipment and improve facilities.
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Are you eligible for support to keep your home warm and safe?
Residents looking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes are being encouraged to find out if they are eligible for financial support.
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Planned tower block improvements to continue to enhance safety
A planned programme of improvements to council high-rise tower blocks and sheltered housing complexes has today (Thursday) been announced.