News published December 2025
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Kelvin on tour as Stoke-on-Trent prepares to hand Centenary baton to Portsmouth for 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, Stoke-on-Trent is preparing to hand over the baton to cities celebrating their Centenaries in 2026 – first stop, Portsmouth.
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Stoke-on-Trent’s head of adult social care to leave council after ‘transformational and successful’ seven years
The Corporate Director for Adult Social Care and All Age Commissioning at the council is to take up a new role with one of the biggest authorities in the country.
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Kilmister Halls moves a step closer as new agreement signed
Plans to transform the Queen’s Theatre in Burslem into a music and arts venue celebrating Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister have taken a major step forward.
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Revised opening hours for council services over Christmas and New Year
Essential council services will continue over Christmas and New Year – with revised opening hours for services including waste, libraries and markets.
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Council launches review of Houses In Multiple Occupancy in drive to build stronger neighbourhoods
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched a review of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the city – to ensure all properties are safe, well-managed, and have a positive effect on local communities
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Successful eviction following persistent anti-social behaviour
A tenant in Stoke has been evicted as part of a city council crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB).
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Commemorative plate created as Centenary City take on UK City of Culture
A special commemorative plate marking the meeting of two major cultural cities on the football pitch has been created by Moorland Pottery.
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JET Business programme takes off - providing enhanced back-to-work support for unemployed residents
Stoke-on-Trent’s Jobs, Enterprise and Training (JET) service has been relaunched to expand the support it can offer to residents and employers.
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Local historian tells the Story of a City as Centenary book launches
A new book commissioned to mark Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary will be launched this week.
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Trading Standards close three shops after persistent illegal sales of illegal tobacco
Three premises in Stoke-on-Trent have been issued with three-month closure orders by the city council’s trading standards team after persistent illegal sales.
