News published March 2026
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New lighting to highlight historic grade II listed Stoke Minster
New lighting will be installed at Stoke Minster to showcase one of the city’s most historic buildings.
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Contractors set to be appointed to deliver major refurbishment of council-owned high-rise blocks
Two tower blocks in Stoke-on-Trent are set to be extensively refurbished as part of a multi-million-pound project to provide dozens of high-quality social homes.
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Historic Wedgwood Institute busts return to public view at Barewall Art Gallery
Two historic terracotta busts rescued from the Wedgwood Institute in Burslem are back on public display for the first time in decades.
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Seized nuisance vehicles to fuel training for student mechanics
Two vehicles which have been seized in a crackdown on nuisance bikes and anti-social driving are set to be put to better use as training tools for student mechanics.
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Easter HAF returns to deliver free activities for children in the school holidays
There will be over 300 sessions and 10,000 opportunities for children to have fun this Easter thanks to the joint efforts of Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Hubb Foundation.
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Gladstone Pottery Museum and Duchess China team up for new pilot ceramics visitor experience
Two iconic names in Stoke‑on‑Trent ceramics are coming together to celebrate the industry’s past, present and future as a new pilot project launches at Gladstone Pottery Museum and Duchess China 1888.
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City’s sports facilities continue to grow with more padel courts
More padel facilities will soon be offered in Stoke-on-Trent at Fenton Manor Sports Complex as the game continues to grow in the city.
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Stoke-on-Trent steps up support for armed forces heroes as leisure services offer reduced membership for veterans
Veterans and those serving in the armed forces can sign up to the ‘Active Heroes’ membership – meaning they can access the city’s leisure facilities at a reduced rate.
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Trading Standards close five shops and seize over £50,000 of illegal goods after underage sales
Five premises in Stoke-on-Trent have been issued with closure orders by the city council’s trading standards team after persistent illegal sales.
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Potteries Museum to reopen key spaces as new display launches in café
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is preparing to welcome visitors back this spring as a new display is set to showcase objects chosen by museum staff.
