News published July 2026
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Decision made to move ahead with Packmoor Masterplan development while listening to residents' calls to protect local green space
The green light has been given in principle to further explore the development of a council-owned site in Packmoor,
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Burslem and Hanley parks retain prestigious Green Flag Awards
Burslem Park and Hanley Park have once again been awarded Green Flag status, recognising them as being among the best parks and green spaces in the country.
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Longton to be celebrated in striking new mural
The design for the city’s latest mural by well-known local artist Rob Fenton has been unveiled.
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Thousands of jobs created and significant brownfield land developed in first 10 years of Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone
Almost 2,400 jobs have been created across the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone (CVEZ) over the last decade.
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Partnership action helps reduce anti-social behaviour across Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent City Council joined forces with Staffordshire Police and a wide range of local partners last week to carry out targeted activity in our town centres across the city.
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Longton’s Town of Culture bid to become part of history
Longton’s campaign to become the UK’s first Town of Culture is set to become part of history, with its official bid postcard joining a permanent national museum collection.
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Proposed new care home contracts approach would benefit residents with flexible system based on public and provider feedback
A flexible approach to care home contracts is set to be introduced - designed to support residents, simplify arrangements for providers and help ensure long term sustainability of local care services.
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Council pressure leads to new plans for historic Leopard Hotel
Sustained pressure from Stoke-on-Trent City Council has resulted in a new planning application being submitted for one of the city’s most important historic buildings.
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Crucial month ahead for city’s ‘blueprint’ for growth
A revised blueprint for Stoke-on-Trent’s future growth – shaped by thousands of responses from residents and stakeholders – is to be considered by the council’s Cabinet.
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Decision to be made on the future of Packmoor Masterplan following extensive public consultation
The council is set to determine the future of a council-owned site in Packmoor.
