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Stoke-on-Trent residents urged to get boosted this winter
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is urging all residents eligible for a free flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster to take up the offer.
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Health experts warn of the continued dangers of COVID-19, as the impact of the virus in the city is revealed
Health experts are warning that COVID-19 is still with us, as a Directors of Public Health annual report reveals the impact of the virus in the city over 2020 and 2021.
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Stoke-on-Trent Recovery and Growth Grant
Businesses across Stoke-on-Trent can apply for grants of up to £10,000 – giving them further support to get through the coronavirus pandemic.
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More council services reopen as Stoke-on-Trent moves to Plan A restrictions
More council services are set to reopen as Stoke-on-Trent City Council moves cautiously back to Plan A restrictions.
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Museum and leisure services reduce during Christmas, as Covid cases rise, and support for businesses and schools
Museums will temporarily close during the Christmas period and services at city council-run leisure centres will reduce in response to the increasing spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
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Residents reminded to ‘get thee sen a jab, duck’ to protect against the coronavirus, as case rates rise
Residents are being reminded to ‘get thee sen a jab, duck’ as the best way to protect themselves and their loved ones from the coronavirus.
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Council leaders warn that the city is losing nearly 5,000 days at work every week from our businesses, schools and public services due to positive COVID-19 cases
Council leaders are warning that coronavirus case rates in the city remain too high, and are urging residents to keep getting tested and to get vaccinated.
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Over 38,000 healthy meals and 750 summer holiday activities provided to school pupils in Stoke-on-Trent
School pupils across Stoke-on-Trent benefited from a range of fun and educational activities and food throughout the summer holidays thanks to a unique partnership between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Hubb Foundation. Thousands of children made new friends, took part in different activities and were treated to healthy meals.
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Schools thanked for their work during coronavirus restrictions, and residents asked for patience should council services be impacted
Schools and families have been thanked for their hard work and dedication in minimising the disruption to teaching during an academic year impacted by the coronavirus.
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Further support available for Stoke-on-Trent businesses affected by Covid-19
Businesses across the city are now set to receive a further grant to help them through the coronavirus pandemic, under phase five of the ‘Additional Restrictions Grant’.
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Pop-up coronavirus testing under review after staff abused, as case rates rise and grants for ‘community health champions’ launch
Pop-up coronavirus testing that gives targeted support to specific communities in the city is being reviewed after health workers delivering the service were verbally abused.
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At least 13,000 Stoke-on-Trent residents tested positive for COVID-19 in 2020
An annual report on the health and wellbeing of residents in Stoke-on-Trent has been presented at today’s Cabinet meeting.
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Households reminded to get tested as half-term ends, and pop-up testing takes to Longton
Households are being reminded to continue with their regular coronavirus testing as half-term draws to a close this week.
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Covid-compliance high as hospitality venues reopen, and grants will help businesses use digital tech to recover from the pandemic
Public protection teams have found hospitality venues across the city to be Covid-compliant, after carrying out more than 100 spot checks as coronavirus lockdown measures continue to ease.
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Spot-checks on Covid-compliance at 86 non-essential retail stores, as bookings set to launch for visiting museums
Public protection teams have carried out spot-checks on the Covid-secure measures in 86 non-essential retail premises across the city.
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Four-fold increase in city centre visitors and £6m in additional support grants to Covid-affected businesses
Visitors to the city centre increased by a factor of four on the first day of non-essential retail stores reopening earlier this month, local data sources have revealed.
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Council leader writes to government to urge that Stoke-on-Trent should not go into highest tiers after lockdown
The council leader for Stoke-on-Trent City Council has written to Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care,to urge that Stoke-on-Trent should not go into one of the highest tier
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Gyms and museums close in line with lockdown restrictions, as extra support put in place for vulnerable
Leisure centres and museums will close as part of national month-long lockdown restrictions that come into force tomorrow (Thursday), with more resources put in place to support vulnerable residents.