News published June 2026
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‘Outlaw poet’ takes up Stoke-on-Trent Poet Laureate role
Poet Steven Beattie has officially taken up the role of Stoke-on-Trent Poet Laureate following a handover event with outgoing laureate Nick Degg.
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Hotel closes to asylum seekers as numbers accommodated in city drops by a quarter
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has welcomed the news that a hotel is no longer accommodating asylum seekers.
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Stoke-on-Trent Lord Mayor helps to raise more than £15,000 for local good causes
Three charities have been awarded a share of £15,884.49 thanks to the fundraising efforts of Stoke-on-Trent’s former Lord Mayor.
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Persistent illegal tobacco sellers ordered to close by Trading Standards team
Two local premises have been issued with more closure orders after persistent incidents of selling illegal tobacco to the public.
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City gears up for a green and healthier future with rollout of charging points
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is continuing its drive towards greener, cleaner and healthier roads with the installation of six more public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging sockets in the city.
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WalkSafe rolled out across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme to support safer nights out
A new safety app designed to help people feel more confident when travelling at night is being rolled out across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
