News published July 2026
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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.
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Chair appointed to help shape Pride in Place investment in Meir North
A chair has been appointed for the new Meir North Pride in Place Board – helping to shape how up to £20 million of government funding is invested in the area.
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Life-size art prints bring museum collection to city centre gardens
A new outdoor exhibition has opened in Bethesda Gardens, giving residents and visitors the chance to experience life-sized artworks in the heart of the city centre.
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Stoke-on-Trent Libraries launches free digital newspaper service
Library members in Stoke-on-Trent can now read six daily newspapers for free, thanks to a new digital newspaper service available through the BorrowBox app.
