Foundation work begins on 77-home affordable housing development at former council yard site
Foundation work has now started on a major new affordable housing development in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Communities invited to mark Remembrance Sunday across Stoke-on-Trent
People across Stoke-on-Trent are invited to attend Remembrance Sunday services across the city this weekend.
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Annual report celebrates the success of city council’s public protection teams
A new report has highlighted the successes achieved by Stoke-on-Trent City Council in protecting the public and keeping them safe.
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Heather harvesting project to help restore fire-damaged heathland at Park Hall Country Park
Work is underway to help restore fire-damaged heathland at Park Hall Country Park following devastating wildfires earlier this year.
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Christmas warning as illegal e-scooters could be seized by police
Residents are being warned to check the rules before buying e-scooters and electric bikes as Christmas presents this year, with vehicles at risk of being seized if they are used illegally.
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Ofsted recognises strong support for care-experienced young people in Stoke-on-Trent
Ofsted inspectors have praised the support available to care-experienced young people in Stoke-on-Trent following a focused visit to the council's care leavers service.
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Pottermus and Boomer star in new children's book to inspire young readers
Schoolchildren have helped launch a new book featuring Pottermus and Boomer as part of efforts to encourage a lifelong love of reading.
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Trading Standards operation sees over £20,000 worth of illegal products seized
Illegal tobacco and cigarettes worth over £20,000 have been seized in Stoke-on-Trent as part of a major operation to tackle organised crime on the city’s high streets.
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City looking to review powers around inappropriate face coverings
Stoke-on-Trent is ready to act against people who use face coverings to intimidate and commit crime.
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New booking system to make disposing of household waste easier
Stoke-on-Trent’s tips are set to introduce a free permit system for vans and/or trailers to make visits safer, quicker and easier.
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Council housing rent proposals support investment in homes and protect services - and still remain among lowest in the country
The council is considering proposals to update council housing rents and charges from April 2027.
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City council’s public health agenda gets positive feedback
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is fulfilling its public health responsibilities well and has a strong foundation to continue improving the health and wellbeing of residents, according to a new report.
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Continental cuisine returning to Hanley this November
Noodles, burritos, chimney cakes and souvlaki are just a few of the foods making their way back to Hanley as the Continental Market returns.
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Loan scheme means business for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire SMEs looking to scale up
Interest-free loans of up to £100,000 are available to help local businesses invest and grow.
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Work continues to reduce flood risk across Stoke-on-Trent as storms hit
Drainage improvements, increased inspections and new flood monitoring measures are among the steps being taken by Stoke-on-Trent City Council to help reduce flood risk across the city.
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Children's recycling artwork showcased on city bin wagon
A young Stoke-on-Trent resident's artwork is helping to spread an important recycling message across the city after winning a competition held at Potters Patch.
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Council launches Big City Conversation on the future of adult social care
Residents, carers and community organisations are being invited to help shape the future of adult social care through a new Stoke-on-Trent-wide engagement programme called the Big City Conversation.
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Young people gain industry experience through Families First animation project
Young people from Stoke-on-Trent have gained valuable creative industry experience by developing a new animated film designed to make the Families First programme easier to understand and relatable.
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Potters Patch continues to flourish thanks to community support
Residents, schools and volunteers are helping transform a community space in Stoke-on-Trent.
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New Food Support Fund launched to back community projects tackling food poverty
Community organisations across Stoke-on-Trent are being invited to apply for a new Food Support Fund aimed at helping residents facing financial hardship access nutritious food and practical support.
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More galleries reopen as museum transformation continues
More galleries at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery will reopen in time for half term, giving visitors access to more of Stoke-on-Trent's history and archaeology.
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Long-term-empty property brought back into use following council action
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has helped bring a long-term-empty residential property on Ullswater Avenue back into use following action to secure its sale.
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Leek New Road reopened within 24 hours after emergency work on unsafe building
Leek New Road, between Spa Street and Stanway Avenue, reopened on the evening of Tuesday 13 October, around 24 hours after an emergency closure.
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£1 million funding boost for Burslem Market Hall
Work to restore and bring Burslem Market Hall back into use has received a major boost after a £1 million government funding award.
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Council action on untidy gardens helps improve appearance of neighbourhoods across the city
A targeted estate management initiative is helping to improve the appearance of neighbourhoods across Stoke-on-Trent.
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Exhibition celebrating local LGBT+ histories to be showcased in city libraries
Photographs, archive images and personal stories collected through a major LGBT+ project can be seen in two of the city’s libraries this autumn.
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Taxi driver prosecuted after breach of rules at Trentham Lakes
A hackney carriage driver has been prosecuted after illegally picking up passengers in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Seven local sporting heroes join Sporting Hall of Fame
Some of the city’s most inspiring people from the world of sport have become the latest people to be inducted into the Stoke-on-Trent Sporting Hall of Fame.
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Marrow House receives Good CQC rating with outstanding recognition for innovation and continuous improvement
The city council's specialist assessment and therapy unit for older people living with dementia has received an overall Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Real results delivered as ambitious Future 100 plans turned into economic growth, regeneration and better services for residents and businesses
Stoke-on-Trent’s ambitious Future 100 programme is delivering real results for local people, with millions of pounds of investment secured, major regeneration projects advancing and new partnerships.
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