News published December 2023
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Higher fostering skills payments mean more children can be cared for locally in Stoke-on-Trent
Increased skills payments for foster carers have led to more fostering placements being identified to allow more care-experienced children to be cared for locally in Stoke-on-Trent.
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New wardens will help to keep communities safe and clean
Three new wardens have been brought in to patrol town centres across the city as part of an £800,000 project to keep local communities safe and clean.
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New soft play facility for Hanley Market thanks to over £50k of UK Shared Prosperity Fund money
Children and families in Stoke-on-Trent will have access to a brand new, state-of-the art soft play facility in Hanley Market thanks to £50,000 of funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
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Review into the provision of music and entertainment venues across the city
A review into the provision of music and entertainment venues in Stoke-on-Trent is set to take place in the new year.
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Almost 1,000 reports of damp and mould dealt with in just six weeks
More than 950 properties which are suffering from damp, mould or condensation have been visited and assessed in just 39 days.
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Funding success for the BID helping to shape city centre safety
Two new roles will be created to help create a safer, cleaner environment essential for all who visit, shop, stay, live, and work in the city.
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Hundreds of Stoke-on-Trent homes benefit from energy efficiency upgrades in time for winter
More than 250 private-sector homes across Stoke-on-Trent are now more energy efficient thanks to a £2.6 million investment.
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Healthy food and fun activities over Christmas for children in the city
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s partnership with the Hubb Foundation, runs from Saturday 23 December to Friday 5 January.
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Joy for Stoke-on-Trent resident, after stolen mobility scooter is found and returned
A Stoke-on-Trent resident has thanked the council after their stolen mobility scooter was found and returned.
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New direction to support an exciting future for Spode site
Council leaders are pointing to a new future and direction for the historic former Spode pottery, consulting with businesses on redevelopment plans, and a host of activities to accelerate works.