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Capital&Centric to bring festival vibes to Stoke-on-Trent with free family street party
The team behind Stoke-on-Trent’s Goods Yard neighbourhood are throwing a massive free street party for local residents, promising fun for all the family.
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Renovation of iconic historic site in Longton is good to go
Work to transform a derelict factory site in Longton, key to the story of ceramics since the late eighteenth century, has received approval from Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
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Statement: Bin Crew Attack
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City council supports multi-agency ‘week of action’ across town centres in Stoke-on-Trent.
Teams from Stoke-on-Trent City Council joined Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue for a week-long, multi-agency ‘week of action’ across town centres in Stoke-on-Trent last week.
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Capital&Centric transform Stoke-on-Trent signal box into pop-up cinema
OVER a hundred film-lovers descended on a former railway signal box in Stoke-on-Trent this weekend as Capital&Centric opened the doors to the Goods Yard.
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Unique partnership will see thousands of homes built in Stoke-on-Trent in the next decade
Thousands of new homes are set to be built in Stoke-on-Trent over the next 10 years, thanks to a ground-breaking partnership with Homes England.
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A giant step forward for the development of Tunstall Library and Baths for homes and community space
A positive step for the future of Tunstall has been achieved with an agreement to deliver the Grade ll Listed former Tunstall Library and Baths project.
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Major city centre library plans revealed
A brand-new image which shows the initial concept for a major Stoke-on-Trent library has been revealed today.
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Demolition work set to start on empty Stoke-on-Trent flats
Demolition work is due to start on four empty blocks of flats in Stoke-on-Trent next month.
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Stoke-on-Trent’s young people get taste of property career with week-long Regeneration Brainery
AMBITIOUS young people from Stoke-on-Trent are experiencing a fascinating insight into the world of property and development.
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Private Sector Housing support available
Landlords can no longer let or continue to let properties covered by the MEES Regulations if they have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below ‘E’.
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Triple celebration for Unitas
A repair and maintenance company which has successfully carried out more than 400,000 repairs since 2018 is marking three huge milestones in 2023.
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Dozens of residents settling in at Stoke-on-Trent’s newest sheltered housing scheme
Residents are settling in to a brand new over 55s complex which has been built in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Residents urged to have their say in latest council house consultation
Residents are being urged to have their say on proposals to revise two policies which aim to ensure council houses are comfortable, maintained and safe.
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Heritage is key to Tunstall’s future as iconic building to get new lease of life
A preferred developer for the Grade ll Listed former Tunstall Library and Baths has been selected by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
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Rent review to support continued investment into council housing
In line with Government guidance, Stoke-on-Trent City Council is considering a proposal to increase rents for all properties by seven percent from April 2023.
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Demolition work set for approval on five former sheltered housing schemes in Stoke-on-Trent
Work is progressing to demolish five former sheltered housing schemes in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Tower Block redevelopment proposals across the city to progress
The city council undertook a consultation with residents over the summer to consider three options around the future of ten of its high-rise council blocks.
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Severe cold snap brought huge demand for council services
The recent spell of sustained severe cold weather brought with it significant demand for council services.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council taking steps to ensure council houses are comfortable, maintained and safe
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is taking an important step to ensure its council houses are comfortable, maintained and safe for people to live in.
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Residents urged to have their say on Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s draft Older People’s Housing Strategy
Older people living in Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to have their say on a new draft strategy which aims to help them live well at home for longer.
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Derelict Stoke-on-Trent allotment site cleared for housing development
A derelict allotment site in Stoke-on-Trent is being cleared to make way for 11 new family homes.
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Council workers praised by residents
Shortly before 6 pm on Thursday 27 October, emergency teams were called after two men gained access to the building and caused damage to the sprinklers on the top floor.
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Letting agents reminded they could face fines of up to £30,000 if they fail to comply with standards
Stoke-on-Trent City Council Trading Standards and the Private Sector Housing Team have joined together to check compliance of letting agents within the city
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New housing development set for derelict Stoke-on-Trent allotment site
A derelict allotment site in Stoke-on-Trent is being transformed into a new housing development boasting 11 new homes
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Fortior Homes welcomes new chair of the board
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s wholly-owned housing company has welcomed a new chair of the board.
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City Council supports multi-agency ‘week of action’ across town centres in Stoke-on-Trent.
Teams from Stoke-on-Trent City Council joined Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire for a week-long, multi-agency ‘week of action’ across town centres in Stoke-on-Trent.
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New programme launched to help support Stoke-on-Trent residents facing hardship this winter
Community leaders who are playing a major part in helping to tackle the cost of living crisis in Stoke-on-Trent have revealed what they are doing to support residents facing hardship this winter.
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Conservation areas consultation to start on Monday 26 September
Conservation areas consultation to start on Monday 26 September
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Tower Block Consultation given go ahead at Cabinet
A consultation is set to start with residents of 10 council-run tower blocks across the city, on the future options of the blocks.
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Cabinet talks about Tower Block Consultations
Residents of 10 city council tower blocks are set to be given the opportunity to feed back their views on proposals to improve their living accommodation.
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Park Hall visitor centre set to reopen
Stoke-on-Trent City Council have announced the Park Hall visitor centre will be reopening soon, with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust taking on the much-loved beauty spot.
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Westport Lake play area spruced up for summer holidays
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is sprucing up Westport Lake play area to update facilities ready for families to enjoy.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Over £132,000 awarded to local organisations as part of Household Support Grant
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is awarding £132,467 of funding to 23 local organisations as part of the latest round of funding of the Household Support Grant to help them cope during the winter.
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Two-week free period for tenants up-to-date on their rent
Stoke-on-Trent City 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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Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been awarded £700,000 to bring forward a brownfield site for local housing.
The funding will be used to clear an area of derelict land on Booth Street, in Stoke, and unlock the land to support the building of new homes in the future.
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City’s parks recognised in international award scheme
Hanley Park has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag.
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Million-pound initiative delivers home security to 1,470 households and range of measures to improve safety in two communities
A million-pound initiative has delivered major security and safety improvements to two city communities.
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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 Easter.
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Residents asked their views on community safety, as partnership cuts crime and ASB
Residents are being asked their views on issues important to them and their neighbourhoods, to help inform a new community safety strategy for the city.
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Work well underway on new £18million housing development in Fenton
The building of 135 new, high quality homes in a Stoke-on-Trent town is progressing rapidly following a pause in work due to coronavirus restrictions.
