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Government confirms Stoke-on-Trent to be placed into high alert level
The Government has confirmed that Stoke-on-Trent will move to the high COVID alert level from 00.01 on Saturday 24 October.
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Stoke-on-Trent applies to be placed into high alert level
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has applied to the Secretary of State for Health for the city to be placed into the ‘high level’ banding of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Stark rise in coronavirus cases sees hospital admissions increase
Coronavirus cases in the city have more than doubled in the latest seven-day figures on infection rates, with a ‘seriously concerning’ rise in hospital admissions, civic leaders have warned.
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Barbers across the city spot-checked for covid-compliance
48 barbers across Stoke-on-Trent have been spot-checked, following repeated concerns around the level of covid-compliance across the city’s barber shops.
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Over 2,000 care home residents helped across Stoke-on-Trent and people in the city urged to act now to avoid tier escalation
A cross-agency support team set up in April 2020 to respond to Covid-19 has now helped 104 care homes in Stoke-on-Trent. And residents are being urged to do all they can to to avoid tier escalation.
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New Covid-19 Testing site in Stoke-on-Trent and the need to self-isolate when waiting for test results
A further national Covid-19 testing site is set to be opened in Stoke-on-Trent and will be based in the south of the city.
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1000 more fly-tipping reports during coronavirus and new funding available for people who need to self-isolate
1,000 more complaints of fly-tipping have been reported during the coronavirus pandemic compared to the same time period in 2019.
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‘Make or break’ time for the city with increase in positive coronavirus cases and more testing capacity secured
Residents are being urged ‘it is make or break time’ to comply with public health guidance following a marked increase in coronavirus cases in Stoke-on-Trent.
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95 more coronavirus tests at Fenton Manor as demand is met; and workers warned not to car share
A total of 95 more people had coronavirus tests at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in two days, and city leaders say this demonstrates that the facility is helping to meet demand from residents.
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Council leaders write to Secretary of State for national funding to be made available for local coronavirus testing in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
Council leaders have written to Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to urge for more local testing solutions to be unlocked to stop the spread of coronavirus in Stoke-on-T
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Testing capacity to be doubled at community testing centre
400 more coronavirus tests over two days are to be made available to Stoke-on-Trent residents following a further extension of community testing from Monday 28 September.
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Stoke-on-Trent no longer on national watch list
After four weeks, Stoke-on-Trent is no longer on the government’s national watch list for coronavirus cases.
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Tenants advised: 'eviction restrictions don’t mean you can stop paying rent’
The Government’s ban on evictions put in place to protect tenants during the coronavirus outbreak came to an end on Sunday, 20 September.
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What type of face covering wearer are you?
From patterned and funny face coverings to just simply plain and practical, residents across the city have adapted to wearing face coverings over the past few months.
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Clampdown on barbers not following coronavirus rules, and £820,000 to support homeless
Three barber shops have been issued warnings for not following coronavirus health guidelines, as council teams are responding to a series of complaints.
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Residents reminded 'Together - We Recycle' this Recycle Week
From dirty nappies to food waste being found in blue recycling bins residents are reminded recycling correctly is vital to protecting our city’s environment.
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Stoke-on-Trent remains on national watch list for coronavirus
Today’s national watch list has been published and as expected, Stoke-on-Trent City Council remains as an ‘area of concern’ for coronavirus cases (Friday).
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Local Covid-19 test centre pilots to be extended in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
Local test centre pilots put in place to help residents who have symptoms of coronavirus get access to testing are set to be extended in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire next week.
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195 tests at temporary testing centre, as results expected this week
A total of 195 coronavirus tests have been carried out at a temporary testing centre in the city in just two days.
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Second confirmed case of COVID-19 at Discovery Academy in Bentilee
Second confirmed case of COVID-19 at Discovery Academy in Bentilee
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City remains on national watch list for coronavirus
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has remained on the government’s national watch list of ‘areas of concern’ for coronavirus cases published today (Friday).
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Local Covid-19 test centres to be piloted in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
Three new coronavirus pilot test centres are to open – with the first in Stoke-on-Trent – from Monday 14 September.
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Local lockdown avoided due to swift action, as people urged to ‘kick coronavirus out of Stoke-on-Trent.’
Swift action by city leaders, health experts and communities has helped Stoke-on-Trent to avoid having a local lockdown, it has been revealed.
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City named ‘area of concern’ for coronavirus cases, ‘reinforces need for us all to be vigilant’
The naming of Stoke-on-Trent as an ‘area of concern’ for coronavirus cases was to be expected and reinforces the need for us all to be vigilant against the disease, according to city leaders.
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Communities warned: ‘there is no room for complacency’ as daily new coronavirus cases rise
Communities across the city are being warned that there can be no room for complacency, as the daily number of new coronavirus cases has risen.
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Low number in new coronavirus cases, as extra support in place to support pupils returning to school
Latest figures on new coronavirus cases in Stoke-on-Trent show a consistently low number of people contracting the virus.
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Residents across the city enjoy a summer of #Stokecation adventures
Your 2020 holiday plans may have gone out of the window, but you haven’t needed to travel far from your front door to enjoy a whole summer of fun.
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Small fall in coronavirus cases, as residents praised for increased testing and communities urged to follow guidance
New coronavirus cases in the city have fallen slightly after an increase in testing last week saw hundreds more people swabbed for the virus.
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Plea to communities in Stoke-on-Trent for continued co-operation to avoid lock-down as case numbers continue to rise
As cases numbers continue to rise across Stoke-on-Trent, communities are being urged by Stoke-on-Trent City Council to continue to abide by public health guidance to avoid local lock-downs.
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Community thanked for ‘hugely responsible’ response, as 195 more people tested for coronavirus in Normacot
Residents and businesses in Normacot are being thanked for their ‘hugely responsible’ response.
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Increase in coronavirus cases ‘expected and in keeping with rise in testing’
Council leaders have explained that latest daily government figures showing a rise in coronavirus cases in the city is to be expected, and is in keeping with targeted testing.
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Temporary coronavirus testing centre returns to Normacot, after 398 tests and 11 positive cases last weekend
A temporary mobile coronavirus testing centre will return to Normacot tomorrow (Thursday) after results revealed 11 positive cases out of nearly 400 tests last weekend.
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Residents in Normacot thanked for their ‘responsible and rapid’ response as first results of coronavirus testing revealed
Residents in Normacot are being thanked for their responsible and rapid response to an increase in coronavirus cases in the area, after nearly 400 people were tested in just two days.
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Residents in Normacot urged to get coronavirus test, after increase in cases
Residents in Normacot are being urged to get a coronavirus test – and a temporary mobile testing centre has been set up with the NHS – after an increase in cases in the area.
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Pubs and drinkers urged to follow social distancing rules
Two pubs in Stoke-on-Trent are being monitored after the city council received further allegations that rules on social distancing are still being broken.
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Pub-goers urged to follow health guidance, and 342 small businesses benefit from further £1.1m of grants
Pub-goers are being urged: be sensible, plan ahead and follow health measures. Plus, the authority is allocating a further £1.1m in discretionary grants. And council extends opening of leisure centres
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Trading standards teams investigate after reports of social distancing being flouted in pubs
Pub goers are urged to prepare for and plan their visits, and follow health measures in venues, as trading standards teams respond to a number of reports of social distancing rules being flouted.
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Residents urged to stay safe and follow health advice, after coronavirus outbreak in Stone, and ahead of Eid festival
Residents are being urged to continue to follow national health advice in response to the coronavirus, after an outbreak in neighbouring Stone and ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival.
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Coronavirus helpline number to change as demand falls, after making 100,000 calls to vulnerable residents
A helpline set up to support vulnerable people through the coronavirus pandemic has seen over 100,000 proactive welfare calls made to city residents.
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Leisure centres ready for restricted reopening, with free use for gym members, as library services set to expand
Members of council-run leisure centres will soon be able to use gyms at a number of sites, as part of a phased reopening of services in line with national health guidelines.
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Businesses follow coronavirus health advice, as customers return to nail salons
Businesses are being praised for following coronavirus guidance and customers are reminded to adhere to health advice, as the city’s economy continues to recover from the lockdown.
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Playgrounds reopen across the city, businesses praised for opening weekend and final chance to apply for grant fund
Playgrounds across Stoke-on-Trent have reopened following national Government changes to lockdown measures in England.
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Residents urged to stay safe and plan ahead as lockdown eases this weekend, and designated car parks to remain free
Residents are being urged to safely enjoy the easing of lockdown restrictions this weekend by following health guidance and planning ahead.
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New ‘Stoke-cation’ campaign launches to boost visitor economy
A new visitor campaign has been launched as part of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Covid-19 recovery plan for the city.
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New plan sets out how Stoke-on-Trent City Council will prevent and respond to COVID-19 outbreak
A live and ongoing plan which sets out how Stoke-on-Trent City Council would prevent and respond to a localised outbreak of COVID-19 has been published today.
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£1.5m of grants available for small businesses in further round of funding
Small and micro businesses and those with relatively high ongoing fixed property costs could be eligible for a further share of grants in a continued boost for the city in response for coronavirus.
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Council worker recognised for her ongoing support to care homes & people leaving hospital through Covid-19 crisis
Council worker recognised for her ongoing support to care homes & people leaving hospital through Covid-19 crisis
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1,500 laptops to help pupils learn through lockdown
More than 1,500 laptops are being given to pupils across the city from today (Monday) to help them continue to learn through the coronavirus lockdown.
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Home adaptations to help disabled residents resume, as services continue to restart in response to the coronavirus
Work to install stair lifts, ramps and other adaptations to help disabled people in their homes will restart on Monday (22 June) as council services continue to resume in response to the pandemic.
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Targeted support helps keep coronavirus outbreak in care homes to among lowest in England
Targeted support helps keep coronavirus outbreak in care homes to among lowest in England
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Stoke-on-Trent open for business with a return to the city centre by shoppers and work on the Smithfield development increases
Shoppers have returned to Stoke-on-Trent’s town centres and the city centre for the first time in three months as the unlocking of the High Street got under way across England.
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More than 230 businesses to get lifeline grants, and council car parking is free until end of June as city ready to reopen
More than 230 small businesses across the city are to receive £5,000 grants from today (Friday) to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.
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10-fold increase in coronavirus tests at regional centre
Coronavirus tests have increased 10-fold at the bet365 Stadium in the first days since the facility was upgraded to a regional testing centre.
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Fly-tipping ‘menace’ will not be tolerated, as tipping rises after coronavirus restrictions ease
Fly-tippers are being warned: if you blight our city, you will be prosecuted – after an increase in reported tipping since coronavirus restrictions have started to ease.
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Support services help rough sleepers into accommodation during coronavirus outbreak
Rough sleepers in the city have been accommodated in local hotels and offered additional support to help them move off the streets permanently following the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tips to open for longer, and routine housing repairs to resume, in response to the coronavirus
The city’s two tip sites will open for longer and accommodate more vehicles from tomorrow (Saturday, 6 June).
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More than 250 businesses apply for £2.8m grant scheme
More than 250 applications have been received for a £2.8m grant scheme to support small businesses through the coronavirus restrictions.
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Schools welcome more pupils as plans progress to make town and city centre hotspots ready to reopen
Almost 50 schools have welcomed more pupils back into classrooms today (Monday), with dozens more to follow suit later this week and next, in line with national guidance to lift coronavirus restrictio
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4,000 food parcels delivered and 7,500 calls handled by campaign to help vulnerable through coronavirus
A campaign to support vulnerable people through the coronavirus outbreak has delivered 4,000 food parcels and handled 7,500 calls.
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Trading standards swoop sees first seizure from non-compliant business
Trading standards teams have swooped to seize equipment from a city business in the first raid of its kind for non-compliance with coronavirus legislation.
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Reassurance given to schools and £2.8m boost for small businesses
Schools are being reassured that if they need additional public health support to help them with reopening from next week, they will receive it.
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Regional facility to boost coronavirus tests to 1,000 a day, £227k for safe return of the high street and warning as play area closure signs removed
Capacity for coronavirus tests at the bet365 Stadium will be boosted from 100 to 1,000 a day, after the facility was accepted as one of 20 new regional testing sites nationally.
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Residents warned: bank holiday weekend is not a holiday from coronavirus restrictions
Residents are being warned that the bank holiday weekend is not a holiday from coronavirus restrictions, after reports of families disregarding closure notices on playgrounds in city parks.
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Coronavirus infection rate shows ‘clear downward trend’, and teachers and families reassured as schools plan phased 1 June reopening
Coronavirus infection rates in the city are showing a ‘clear downward trend’, after experiencing a much faster rate of increase in new cases in April and the first week of May than surrounding areas.
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Coronavirus response sees 100 redeployed workers support effort to carry out 17,300 home care visits to vulnerable
Social care teams have made more than 17,300 visits to support vulnerable people in their homes in the two months since coronavirus lockdown measures came into effect.
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Impact of Covid-19 on city council’s financial position anticipated at between £8m and £26m
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has set out the anticipated financial impact of Covid-19 on council services in an online cabinet meeting which took place today (Tuesday, May 19).
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Tip visits top 2,000, and service to help people into education and jobs supports 200 since coronavirus outbreak
Visitors to the city’s two tips have topped 2,000, in the first five days since opening under restricted conditions.
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Residents urged to adhere to social distancing, as infection rate yet to level off, and trading standards warn shoppers
Residents are being urged to continue to adhere to social distancing and public health guidance, as the infection rate in the city is yet to level off, and trading standards teams warn shoppers.
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Restricted opening of tip site attracts 230 vehicles in first day
Households are continuing to be advised to only go to city tip sites if it is essential, and to expect long waits.
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Brown bin collections to resume, as bulky waste collections start and tips set for restricted opening
Brown bin garden waste collections are set to restart in Stoke-on-Trent from Monday (18 May), as bulky waste collections are resuming and two tip sites are ready to reopen with restricted access.
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Foster care heroes needed as city prepares to take first steps on recovery journey
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is making an urgent call to recruit foster carers, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, as the authority prepares to begin a carefully considered recovery plan.
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89 care homes helped across Stoke-on-Trent by new Covid-19 prevention team while number of coronavirus cases and deaths increase in Stoke-on-Trent
A new cross-agency support team set up just two weeks ago to respond to Covid-19 has already helped 89 care homes in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Tips to reopen with restrictions and bulky waste collections to restart, as part of managed reintroduction of services
Household waste and recycling centres in the city will reopen from next Thursday (14 May), with restrictions in place as part of a controlled reintroduction of services in response to coronavirus
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Stay at home to celebrate VE Day
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is calling for residents to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day in their own homes this Bank Holiday weekend.
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New service supports people discharged from hospital, as 87 applications received for voluntary grant scheme
A new service has launched to provide support and welfare checks to vulnerable residents who have been discharged from hospital.
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Pothole repairs tripled and volume of garden waste collected doubled during lockdown
Council crews have repaired almost 1,900 potholes in city streets since coronavirus lockdown measures came into force 42 days ago.
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Council warns ‘disgraceful’ fly-tippers who dumped waste in cemeteries will be prosecuted
Council leaders have warned ‘disgraceful’ fly-tippers who dumped waste in two Stoke-on-Trent cemeteries that action will be taken.
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Voluntary groups reminded of grants deadline, as trading standards teams find pubs complying with lockdown
Voluntary organisations and community groups are being reminded that they have one day left to apply to a grant scheme to help them continue to support residents through the coronavirus outbreak.
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£16m funding will help support immediate pressures on services through coronavirus outbreak
A total of £16m in government funding will help to support immediate pressures on city council services during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Campaign supporting vulnerable households through coronavirus outbreak hits 5,000 calls and 3,000 food parcels
A campaign to support vulnerable households through the coronavirus outbreak has received 5,000 calls and issued nearly 3,000 food parcels.
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Residents urged to look out for signs of child abuse, as number of referrals fall
Residents are being reminded of the need to stay vigilant to the signs of child abuse and the neglect of children in Stoke-on-Trent during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Council crews to clear brown bin collection backlog, to support households through the coronavirus outbreak
Council crews are to empty brown bins from next week, to clear a backlog of garden waste collections as part of a controlled and managed response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Community drug and alcohol services continue through coronavirus outbreak, while helpline for vulnerable tops 4,100 calls
Services to support people with drug or alcohol issues in the city have adapted so that they can continue to operate through the coronavirus outbreak.
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City council pledges £100,000 for community and voluntary organisations
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has pledged £100,000 of financial support to community groups and voluntary organisations who are providing critical support to those impacted by coronavirus.
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‘Coronavirus has hit us hard, so small business grants are a lifeline’
Businesses across the city have hailed a grant scheme administered by the city council as a lifeline to get them through the coronavirus outbreak.
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Public service leaders unite to urge people to ‘stay home, save lives’, after tragic NHS nurse death
The announcement of the sad death of Patrick McManus, a nurse from County Hospital, Stafford has led public partners to renew their appeal to the public to stay home and safe lives.
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Residents warned: tip closures not an excuse to fly-tip, while 11,400 calls made by campaign to support vulnerable
Residents are being reminded that the city council tip remains closed in response to the coronavirus outbreak and warned that this is not an excuse to fly-tip.
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Fly-tippers fined and pubs warned not to flout coronavirus restrictions
Civic leaders are warning that fly-tipping will not be tolerated and pubs must adhere to coronavirus restrictions.
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Businesses continue to donate PPE and meals, as trading standards teams issue compliance notices to 11 premises
Businesses are being thanked for donating personal protective equipment to support frontline care workers, and for making and distributing meals through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Services provide support for mental health and wellbeing through the coronavirus outbreak
Residents and families are being reminded of a number of services to support their mental health and wellbeing through the coronavirus outbreak.
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Campaign to help vulnerable households through coronavirus outbreak receives 230 calls a day
A campaign to support vulnerable households through the coronavirus outbreak is receiving 230 calls a day.
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Personally Speaking from leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Cllr Abi Brown
This Easter will be like no other we have known in a generation.
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Residents urged: ‘stay at home and save lives’ this Easter, as warnings raised over removing closure notices in play areas
Residents are being urged to follow national health advice to ‘stay at home and save lives’ during the Easter weekend, as warnings have been raised over people destroying closure signs at play areas
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Local companies rally to provide protective equipment, as more than 70 council staff retrain to give care to vulnerable
Local companies are helping to ensure that frontline council care workers are supplied with personal protective equipment through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Trading standards teams investigate 100 coronavirus complaints, and grants to businesses pass £1.5m
Trading standards teams have responded to more than 100 public complaints over business compliance with coronavirus legislation, and have said the vast majority of premises are acting responsibly.
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First wave of grants gives lifeline to small businesses through coronavirus pandemic
More than £775,000 has been given out to small businesses in Stoke-on-Trent in the first issuing of support grants to boost the city through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Residents urged to follow health guidance and stop the risk of spreading coronavirus during warm weekend
Residents are warned not to burn garden rubbish or go out of their local area on bike rides as part of measures to stop the risk of spreading the coronavirus during the warm weekend ahead.
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Residents urged to follow public health advice, as communities show their support for frontline services
Residents are being warned to be vigilant in following public health instructions to stop the spread of coronavirus, as communities unite to show support to those delivering key frontline services
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Care for your city
A new recruitment drive has been launched to sign up carers in Stoke-on-Trent to meet the needs of the city’s most vulnerable residents during the Covid-19 crisis.
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£57m to support small businesses and retail, hospitality and leisure sector
Small businesses and those operating in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector could be eligible for a share of £57m in grants, in a huge boost for the city in response the coronavirus.
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Personally Speaking from Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent Jackie Barnes
Stay at home and save lives.
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Your city needs you
People are being urged to volunteer to support some of the city’s most vulnerable people as part of a community response to coronavirus in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Staff redeployed to empty bins and support adult social care to keep services going
Council employees are being redeployed to empty bins and support adult social care services to keep key public services going through the coronavirus outbreak.
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Businesses praised for complying with coronavirus legislation
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has welcomed the co-operation from the vast majority of non-essential businesses in the city which have closed in line with new Government legislation to tackle coronavirus
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Council housing repairs move to emergences only, as part of further coronavirus response
Council tenants are being made aware that housing maintenance repairs are moving to emergencies only, as part of a continued managed and proportionate response to the coronavirus.
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Outdoor markets close and bulky waste collections stop, as communities urged to follow coronavirus advic
Outdoor markets at council-run locations across the city have closed, and new requests for bulky waste collections have stopped, following government guidance in response to the coronavirus emergency.
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Potters ’Arf cancelled as residents urged to heed physical distancing health advice
The Potters ’Arf marathon has been cancelled as civic leaders urge residents to follow social distancing health advice, in response to the coronavirus.
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Community support scheme launches today
A dedicated website and telephone line are launching today to encourage the community to come together in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Personally Speaking from Stoke-on-Trent City Council leader Abi Brown, Labour group leader Mohammed Pervez and City Independents group leader Ann James
It’s time to unite to support our communities.
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Local centres close, concessionary bus fares extended and residents reminded of other ways to use council services
Residents are being reminded of a range of different ways to use council services as local centres in eight locations close today (Friday) as part of a continued managed response to Covid-19.
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Museums, libraries and public toilets close as part of ‘managed and proportionate’ Covid-19 response
A number of council-run museums, libraries and public toilets in Stoke-on-Trent are to close from tomorrow (Thursday) as part of a ‘managed and proportionate’ response to Covid-19.
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Joint statement on confirmed COVID-19 case in Stoke-on-Trent
A resident of Stoke-on-Trent has been confirmed to have Covid-19.
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Statement on Coronavirus
“First and foremost residents are reminded of the importance of regular handwashing with soap and hot water for 20 seconds. The importance of this action cannot be underestimated.