News published September 2023
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Construction to begin on refurbishment of Longton Library
Construction work begins on Monday at Longton Library, following a successful bid for funding from Arts Council England’s Library Improvement Fund.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council leisure centres to host open weekend
Council run leisure centres are throwing open their doors for a free open weekend offering taster sessions, family activities and membership incentives to people who sign up.
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‘Help is at hand’ campaign brings services together to enable residents to access cost of living support they’re entitled to
A major campaign to support residents across the city through the cost of living crisis and winter months has launched, with the support of public services, community and voluntary sector groups.
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New five-year plan outlines city council pledge to tackle fuel poverty in Stoke-on-Trent
Council leaders have pledged to address fuel poverty in Stoke-on-Trent with the development of a new five-year plan – and want to hear residents’ views.
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Hanford tip to open in the evening to improve access to facilities for residents
Opening times at council run tips in the city will change this autumn, and will for the first time allow residents to dispose of waste in the evening, outside of normal working hours.
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Local woman offering care and support thanks new scheme for help in setting up new business
Hummingbird Care, founded by Wendy Edwards, has thanked a new Stoke-on-Trent City Council-funded scheme for helping her to setup her own small business offering care and support.
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Popular Little Library Van and digital support sessions extended
The Little Library Van will continue weekly sessions at Smithfield during September & October, alongside digital support sessions in Hanley Market, as preparations continue for the opening of CCL.
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Interactive heritage trail launches in Stoke-on-Trent
An interactive heritage trail highlighting Stoke-on-Trent’s rich history is being developed in the city.
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Launch of new Bentilee Family Hub to provide joined-up way to ‘make a huge difference to the life chances of children’
Families in Stoke-on-Trent are benefitting from help and support from a range of city council, NHS and voluntary sector services, thanks to the continued rollout of Family Hubs in the city.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council to mark World Clean Up Day as #LoveSOT campaign continues
Over the past 100 days teams across Stoke-on-Trent City Council have been tackling illegal dumping in towns across the city and taking a zero-tolerance approach.
