News published August 2025
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Disabled bus pass holders to get free travel before 9.30am
Disabled bus pass holders travelling to work, college or university will soon be able to travel for free before 9.30am on weekdays.
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Council’s trading standards team close vape shop after persistent illegal seizures
A shop with a long history of selling illegal vapes and tobacco products has been issued with a three-month closure order by the city council’s trading standards team.
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Local help for muscle and joint pain as Escape-pain programme comes to Stoke-on-Trent
People living with muscle and joint pain in Stoke-on-Trent will soon benefit from a new programme being introduced at leisure centres across the city.
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Residents invited to help shape ‘a more inclusive and welcoming’ Stoke-on-Trent
Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked what more can be done to make Stoke-on-Trent a more inclusive and welcoming place to live.
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Primary school exclusions fall by three quarters as more pupils supported to stay in class
Permanent exclusions have reduced in schools across Stoke-on-Trent - helping more children to remain in school.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council warns of dangers of signing legal contracts with cold callers
Council tenants are being encouraged to think twice before signing legal contracts with cold callers who turn up on their doorsteps unannounced.
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Essential energy efficiency improvements will help Stoke-on-Trent families live safe, warm and comfortable lives
Vital work to improve the energy efficiency of 100 council-owned homes is underway in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Appeal launched to find relatives of local First World War heroes
An appeal has been launched to trace relatives of two of the city’s most decorated First World War heroes.
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Council commits to supporting city’s most vulnerable residents with new homelessness strategy
A new five-year strategy to help support rough sleepers and individuals facing homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent is set to be approved.
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New homes on the horizon for families on council house waiting list
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is proposing to buy 48 properties when built – to help drive down the number of people on its waiting list and provide more affordable housing.
