News published April 2021
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34 Stoke-on-Trent businesses granted ‘street café’ licences and city markets and libraries reopen
A total of 34 pubs and venues across the city have been granted ‘street café’ licences by the city council to support them in safely reopening from the coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
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Councillor Candi Chetwynd becomes an independent
The political make-up of the city council has changed today (Wednesday).
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Public protection teams visit non-essential retail shops: compliance high, but advice on contact tracing and face coverings
Public protection teams have visited 95 non-essential retail premises across the city in a full day of activities to support shops reopening from the national coronavirus restrictions.
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Tributes to HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor Ross Irving said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the announcement that HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away today (Friday).
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Public protection teams and Covid stewards support stores reopening, and home testing kits available
Public protection teams are preparing visits to pubs, shops and gyms to support the reopening of non-essential retail stores across the city next week.
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City council urges residents to stay safe during Ramadan
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is urging residents observing the holy month of Ramadan to continue following the latest coronavirus guidance.
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Taxi drivers encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 regularly
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is encouraging all licensed drivers in the city to take twice-weekly lateral flow tests to help stop the spread of COVID-19.