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Stoke-on-Trent’s housing successes recognised in national awards
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been shortlisted for two national awards for its strategic approach towards housing development as well as its commitment to raising standards in its housing stock.
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Council’s housing repairs company brings business to local firms
Dozens of Stoke-on-Trent businesses have benefited from opportunities created in the first year of operations for the city council’s housing repairs and maintenance company.
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Plans for war memorial to be reinstated at housing site
Residents are being encouraged to have their say about where a war memorial should be reinstated at a new housing development.
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SUNRISE project launches in North Staffordshire
Sixteen urban sites in North Staffordshire are to benefit from a share of £3.6 million of funding – to create new wildlife habitats, improve water quality and reduce flooding.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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Housing-led growth and regeneration in Stoke-on-Trent gains national recognition
Ambitious plans for housing-led growth and regeneration in Stoke-on-Trent are being held up nationally as examples of best practice.
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Scrapping borrowing cap will be good news for housing offer in city
Housing bosses say they welcome plans to scrap the borrowing cap following months of asking the Government for this change.
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Consultation starts on use of powers to tackle anti-social behaviour
A public consultation is starting today (Friday) on the use of powers to help tackle anti-social behaviour in the city centre.
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New HMO legislation changes take place next week
Private sector landlords who operate houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are being urged to take note of upcoming changes to licensing legislation.
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Summit brings agencies together to tackle homelessness
Senior leaders from the city council, central government and 40 agencies and organisations in Stoke-on-Trent have vowed to work together to help prevent homelessness and eradicate rough sleeping .
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Work starts on fire sprinkler system project in Stoke-on-Trent
Work is due to start September 24 on installing fire sprinkler systems in all high-rise apartments owned bythe city council – the first project of its kind and scale to get under way in the country.
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Three shops fail knife test purchase operation
Three shops in Stoke-on-Trent are under investigation after selling knives to 15-year-old boys.
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53 community groups given £1.2m boost from council
Community groups in Stoke-on-Trent are celebrating after receiving a share of £1.2m from the city council – to help bring their dreams to life.
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‘Outstanding ’ judgement from Ofsted for city council home
A home that provides 24 hour- support for children in care has been judged to be outstanding by inspectors from Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
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Green light for student accommodation
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has given the green light to plans for more than 100 student apartments.
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Analysis of selective licensing plans can be viewed online
People can now review the results of a consultation about plans to tackle poor property conditions and management practices in areas with high levels of private rented accommodation.
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Good news for residents as city council adopts four roads on estate
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has officially adopted four roads on a city estate – which is good news for residents and motorists.
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Scheme to improve housing standards benefits landlords and tenants
Landlords are being encouraged to sign up to a scheme that aims to improve standards in the private rented sector.
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City council reveals details of ultra-fast broadband network
Plans have been unveiled for a new broadband network in Stoke-on-Trent which would have one of the fastest internet speeds in the UK.
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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.