News published July 2025
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Centenary Colour Runner raises thousands for Caudwell Children
Caudwell Children’s annual Colour Runner has successfully raised over £7,500 for disabled and autistic children as part of the city’s Centenary celebrations with donations still coming in.
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Drive to make taxis safer and greener
Stoke-on-Trent is to introduce new rules to make the city's taxis safer and greener.
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Work underway on £2.3 million Vale Park community campus
Port Vale Football Club and Port Vale Foundation have teamed up with the council to develop a multi-purpose community campus backed by £2.3 million of government funding.
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Online finance portal launched to make it easier for people to assess paid-for care costs
A 24/7 online financial assessment service has been launched for residents looking to access paid-for adult social care in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Residents and businesses urged to have their say on shaping planning application guidelines
People are being invited to have their say on an important “checklist” document that sets exactly what needs to be on a planning application submission.
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Nearly 1,200 cared for children supported to do well in school
More than 1,160 children and young people in Stoke-on-Trent who are cared for - or were previously cared for - have been given extra help over the past year to succeed in their education.
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Stoke-on-Trent awarded funding to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping
Partnership working to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping is set to continue across Stoke-on-Trent.
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Local business sentenced after crackdown on underage knife sales
A Hanley store has been ordered to pay almost £18,500 after selling a knife to a person under 18.
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Plans for 5,000 new homes in Stoke-on-Trent put forward to meet ‘urgent need’ for housing
Councillors are set to approve plans to deliver nearly 5,000 homes in the city in the next three years.
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Hanley Park wins Green Flag award for fifth year running
One of Stoke-on-Trent’s best-loved green spaces has once again been recognised as one of the top parks in the country.
