Plans for future development of Packmoor to be considered following major consultation
A new masterplan for Packmoor is set to be drawn up after a major consultation exercise with residents.
Housing and neighbourhoods news-
Stoke-on-Trent to weed out illegal cannabis grows in zero-tolerance crackdown
Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire Police are teaming up in a major new crackdown on illegal cannabis grows in the city.
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Importance of timely diagnosis in spotlight as council joins partners to support Dementia Action Week
The city council is working with partners and dementia support services across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire to support this year’s Dementia Action Week 2025.
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‘Life and legacy’ of Spitfire designer Reginald Mitchell to be celebrated on 130th anniversary of his birth
The “life and legacy” of Reginald Mitchell will be celebrated in a day of events on the 130th anniversary of his birth.
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Council crackdown on underage vape sales in Tunstall
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is stepping up its crackdown on underage and illegal vape sales after seizing more than £21,000 of illegal cigarettes, tobacco, and vapes from a Tunstall shop.
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Stoke-on-Trent Centenary ‘Stokie Ware’ pottery range launched
A range of plates and mugs celebrating Stoke-on-Trent landmarks have been designed and made by Moorland Pottery to mark the city’s Centenary.
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Swing into the 1940s with a spectacular VE Day celebration
Step back in time and experience the magic of a 20-piece wartime era Big Band as the golden age of swing is brought back to life.
Events news -
Local restaurant found guilty of food safety offences after city council investigation
The customer had ordered a meal from Ali's Kitchen in Dresden after advising staff of their allergy.
Business news -
Lemmy statue unveiling to take place in Burslem
Stoke-on-Trent is set to honour one of its most iconic sons as the Lemmy Forever Stoke-on-Trent Ceremony takes place in Burslem on Friday, 9 May.
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Illegal dumpers caught red-handed thanks to new solar-powered CCTV camera
Three fly-tippers have been caught out by Stoke-on-Trent’s first solar-powered CCTV camera.
Rubbish and recycling news -
Titanic Brewery raises a glass to city’s Centenary with celebratory brew
A brewery that has been making beer in Stoke-on-Trent for 40 years is brewing a special ale to celebrate the city’s 100th anniversary.
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New enterprise centre opens in Stoke-on-Trent
A brand-new enterprise centre has opened in Stoke-on-Trent to support young entrepreneurs.
Business news -
VE Day: Stoke-on-Trent marks 80 years since the end of WWII in Europe
A VE Day Civic Service is being held in Stoke Minster to mark 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe.
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Two more shops shut down in crackdown on illegal cigarettes and vapes
Two more shops in Stoke-on-Trent have been forced to close after a Trading Standards operation uncovered the sale of illegal cigarettes and vapes.
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Stoke-on-Trent museum to host jam-packed comedy festival in city’s Centenary year
The Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival is returning to the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery this month.
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Be part of history: join Team 100 and help shape Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary celebrations
Residents across Stoke-on-Trent are being given the chance to join the team leading an action-packed programme of Centenary events.
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Appeal to find relatives of local Second World War hero John Baskeyfield
An appeal has been launched to find relatives of Burslem’s Second World War hero, Lance Sergeant John Baskeyfield.
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City council set to bring in new services to reduce smoking backed by nearly £4 million funding
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is looking to invest almost £4 million of Government and public health grant funding in smoking cessation services to help people quit and live healthier and longer lives.
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New Health and Wellbeing Strategy set for approval
Stoke-on-Trent will have "an unrelenting focus on increasing preventative activity" if a new health and wellbeing strategy is approved.
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Gladstone Pottery Museum all fired up to celebrate golden anniversary
Gladstone Pottery Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its official opening.
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Stoke-on-Trent market named best in Staffordshire
A Stoke-on-Trent market which dates back over 150 years has been named the best in Staffordshire.
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Former Spode pottery site earmarked for improvement works
An historic courtyard area of a former pottery site is being renovated to make it more appealing to workers and visitors.
Events news -
No fires – strict warnings for all city parks
It follows a spate of deliberate fires sparked in Hanley Park, which has led to damage and endangered wildlife habitats.
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Council set to ensure essential work done as part of schools PFI hand back
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is prepared to step in to ensure essential improvements to the city’s school buildings reach completion as part of the hand back process for its Private Finance Initiative.
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Extra £4.4 million UKSPF funding for community organisations, good causes and to support skills and development
Local organisations, good causes and the city's ongoing Centenary celebrations are all set to benefit from a multi-million-pound funding boost.
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Care leavers to be considered in council policy as it becomes a ‘locally protected characteristic’
Stoke-on-Trent City Council will give new lifelong rights and protections to young people who spend time in care.
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‘StokieLEGO’ to build city Centenary logo out of iconic bricks
A Stoke-on-Trent man whose LEGO creations have been seen and loved by fans across the world has started building the city centenary logo out of bricks.
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Illegal dumping site closed as part of canalside housing regeneration plan
An unoccupied street in Shelton is being closed from next month following years of ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour and illegal dumping.
Rubbish and recycling news -
Family Matters helps more than 1000 children in just one year
A pioneering programme to help support families in Stoke-on-Trent has helped more than 1,100 children in its first year.
Children and families news -
Council commits to improve understanding and openness of the planning process
A document which outlines how planners engage with residents, businesses, groups and stakeholders is being updated to help streamline the planning process and enable decision to be made quicker.
Planning and building news
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