Digital Champions will enhance support offered in Community Lounges
Specialists in digital platforms, including laptops, tablet and mobile phones are being rolled out in community spaces across Stoke-on-Trent.
Adult care and wellbeing news-
Care home residents benefiting from investment into care support technology
Residents of Davlyn House care home in Brindley Ford are reaping the benefits of a series of investments into care support technology by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Adult care and wellbeing news -
Stoke-on-Trent’s first ever comedy festival is coming to The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
The city’s first ever Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival is set to be hosted at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
Museums news -
More heritage buildings saved – this time in Longton
Three precious heritage buildings in Longton are being restored for generations to come – with another in the pipeline.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Apprenticeship Levy helping to boost the city’s skills pool
As part of its drive to create more apprenticeship opportunities for local people, Stoke-on-Trent City Council has provided almost £100k of funding for apprentices at local engineering firm KMF.
Business news -
Big Spring Clean kicks-off following successful illegal dumping campaign.
Next week, (Monday 15 April and Sunday 21 April) The Big Spring Clean in the Community takes place with activities all over Stoke-on-Trent for people to get involved with.
Rubbish and recycling news -
Wheels in motion for more bus services across the city
Extra journeys are being introduced on a number of bus routes so that residents can enjoy improved access to work, healthcare, retail and much more.
Roads, parking and travel news -
City Council shortlisted for two prestigious MJ Awards
Two services at Stoke-on-Trent City Council have been shortlisted for prestigious accolades at the annual MJ Awards.
Adult care and wellbeing news -
‘Handsome’ heritage building in Burslem receives £300k boost
Work to safeguard one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most iconic heritage buildings is set to start later this year thanks to a £300,000 funding boost.
Conservation and heritage news -
Zero-tolerance for reckless drivers in city centre
Following a spate of reckless driving in pedestrianised zones in Hanley, city centre, Stoke-on-Trent City Council has taken a zero-tolerance approach to drivers abusing footpaths.
Roads, parking and travel news -
Councils to continue driving economic growth in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
Businesses across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire will continue to receive specialist support and guidance thanks to a new joint committee.
Your council, your city news -
Capital&Centric show off new green spaces at Goods Yard neighbourhood
Brand new images reveal what the public green spaces will look like.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
Warmer homes promised for council tenants across the city
Vital work to improve the energy efficiency of over 100 council-owned properties will help to ensure even more families are living in warm and comfortable homes.
Housing and neighbourhoods news -
New report praises ‘determination’ to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities but says more work to be done
New report praises ‘determination’ to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities but says more work to be done
Special educational needs and disabilities news -
New director of housing, development and growth appointed
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has appointed a new director of housing, development and growth as positive progress continues to regenerate the city and secure investment.
Councillors and decision-making news -
Council secures secondary school place for every child despite ongoing place demand pressures
Council secures secondary school place for every child despite ongoing place demand pressures
School admissions news -
Investment to improve water quality at popular leisure centre
Fenton Manor Sports Complex is set to receive extra investment thanks to £475,254 of Government funding.
Sports news -
Have an Easter egg-stravaganza with free school holiday activities
There will be over 10,000 opportunities for fun this Easter thanks to the work of Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Hubb Foundation.
Children and families news -
By-election announced for Meir North ward
A by-election has officially been called for the Meir North ward.
Elections news -
Stoke-on-Trent City Council taking steps to reduce the number of wasted homes in the city
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is taking steps to reduce the number of ‘wasted’ homes in the city as part of its commitment to ensure housing is available for those in greatest need.
Your council, your city news -
Highway improvement works to start in Meir
Highway improvement works are scheduled to begin on Lysander Road, Meir, on Monday 25 March.
Roads, parking and travel news -
Ceramics Makers’ Market to return at Gladstone Pottery Museum
Ceramics enthusiasts are being invited to attend a popular Makers’ Market at Gladstone Pottery Museum.
Museums news -
Councillor Resignation
Councillor Desiree Elliott, ward councillor for Meir North and cabinet member for education, skills and anti-poverty, has resigned as a councillor on Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Councillors and decision-making news -
Thousands of cigarettes seized in major crackdown land culprits in court
More than thirty thousand packets of illegal cigarettes worth more than a hundred thousand pounds have been seized following an investigation by the City Council Trading Standards team.
Business news -
£10,000 of illegal vapes, tobacco, and other products seized by trading standards officers
Trading standards officers are continuing work to protect residents by confiscating a substantial amount of illegal vapes and tobacco.
Business news -
Ex-England footballers join Stoke-on-Trent’s Sporting Hall of Fame
The achievements of two former footballers who represented their country in the sport have been honoured with a place in the Sporting Hall of Fame.
Events news -
Mobile Museum brings world famous artwork to Stoke-on-Trent
Masterpieces from world famous artists will be on display in the city this month.
Events news -
City Council launches new family support service
Today it was announced four local organisations will work closely with the council to offer their expertise and support to families.
Children and families news -
Changes to brown bin collections
Residents will now be asked if they wish to opt-in to brown bin collections with effect from April 2024, and pay £40 per annum/per bin for the service.
Rubbish and recycling news -
Budget for new financial year agreed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Plans to help tackle huge pressures on the authority’s finances due to the rising demands of social care are set to continue.
Your council, your city news
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