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Paying housing rent via Direct Debit proves prosperous for tenants
Two lucky Council tenants are wrapping up warm for winter after becoming the latest winners of a prize for paying their rent by Direct Debit.
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Views sought on new strategy for homelessness and Rough Sleeping
Members of the public are being asked to comment on a new strategy for tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in Stoke-on-Trent in a consultation which begins today (Thursday).
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National campaign helps to highlight work done to tackle empty homes
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has pledged to continue its commitment to bringing empty homes back into use – as latest figures show the authority will again meet its annual 200 homes target.
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Work starts on new affordable homes in Stoke-on-Trent
Work has started on building new affordable housing for rent alongside specially adapted bungalows for families in need.
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Nominate community champions for annual awards
Residents are being asked to nominate the unsung heroes of their communities as part of a celebration event being organised by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
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Investment in new fleet would see benefits for city
Unitas Stoke-on-Trent Ltd is set to benefit from 250 new vehicles and plant machinery – which is good news for the 18,000 council house tenants across the city.
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Fortior Homes breaks ground on former garage site
Work has started on building a number of private rental apartments on a former garage site.
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City makes top four for homes value increases
Stoke-on-Trent now ranks in the top four UK cities for house price increases – with the value of the average city home rising by 5.4 per cent year-on-year.
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Targeted activities drive down anti-social behaviour
Targeted activities to support communities and tackle nuisance and disorder have been highlighted as contributing to a sharp fall in anti-social behaviour across the city.
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Good news for tenants as council rent arrears continue to decline
More council tenants are benefiting from budgetary advice and support designed to help prevent them from getting into debt with their rent.
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Stoke-on-Trent’s housing success leads to national award
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been named Council of the Year for its strategic approach towards housing.
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Former garage sites to be turned into new affordable homes
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is investing £1.6 million in the development of new affordable housing alongside specially adapted bungalows for families in need.
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City hits top ten for homes value increase
Stoke-on-Trent now ranks in the top ten UK cities for house price increases – with the value of the average city home rising by 5.4 per cent year-on-year.
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Planning permission granted for new £17million housing development
Plans to build 135 new, high quality homes in a Stoke-on-Trent town have been given the green light – with work due to start this summer.
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Builder jailed following trading standards investigation
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has welcomed the jail sentence handed to a builder who took thousands of pounds off customers without carrying out any work.
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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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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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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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£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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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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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.