News published March 2024
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Councillor Resignation
Councillor Desiree Elliott, ward councillor for Meir North and cabinet member for education, skills and anti-poverty, has resigned as a councillor on Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
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Thousands of cigarettes seized in major crackdown land culprits in court
More than thirty thousand packets of illegal cigarettes worth more than a hundred thousand pounds have been seized following an investigation by the City Council Trading Standards team.
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£10,000 of illegal vapes, tobacco, and other products seized by trading standards officers
Trading standards officers are continuing work to protect residents by confiscating a substantial amount of illegal vapes and tobacco.
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Ex-England footballers join Stoke-on-Trent’s Sporting Hall of Fame
The achievements of two former footballers who represented their country in the sport have been honoured with a place in the Sporting Hall of Fame.
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Mobile Museum brings world famous artwork to Stoke-on-Trent
Masterpieces from world famous artists will be on display in the city this month.
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City Council launches new family support service
Today it was announced four local organisations will work closely with the council to offer their expertise and support to families.
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Changes to brown bin collections
Residents will now be asked if they wish to opt-in to brown bin collections with effect from April 2024, and pay £40 per annum/per bin for the service.
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Budget for new financial year agreed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Plans to help tackle huge pressures on the authority’s finances due to the rising demands of social care are set to continue.
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Over 500 Stoke-on-Trent residents attend special pop-up heart health event
Over 500 residents of Stoke-on-Trent attended a special pop-up event hosted at one of the city’s community lounges, aimed at addressing potential heart issues.
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Longton Library refurbishment nears completion
Investment into local libraries continues as the refurbishment of Longton Library nears completion.