https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news Stoke-on-Trent Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:51:21 +0000 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:51:21 +0000 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2088/action_taken_on_almost_100_buildings_as_council_tackles_heritage_emergency Stoke on Trent City Council has taken enforcement action on almost 100 heritage buildings as it steps up work to tackle neglected historic properties in private ownership. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:55:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2087/multi_agency_crackdown_seizes_over_250000_illegal_tobacco The city council’s trading standards team have seized illegal tobacco and vapes as part of a multi-agency crackdown. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2086/dedicated_neighbourhood_police_officers_to_build_on_citys_strong_track_record_on_community_safety Stoke-on-Trent has been assigned two additional dedicated neighbourhood police officers as part of ongoing work to support thriving town centres. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2085/dozens_of_projects_given_green_light_as_15_million_pride_in_place_impact_fund_gears_up_to_deliver_rapid_improvements A first wave of community projects have been awarded funding through the £1.5 million Pride in Place Impact fund. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:18:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2084/city_gets_on_board_for_better_transport_week The council is marking Better Transport Week 2026 (June 15 -21) by encouraging residents to rediscover their local bus service and experience just how ‘smart’ bus travel across the city has become. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:37:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2083/33_million_of_unsafe_and_illegal_goods_seized_by_trading_standards_in_last_financial_year The city council’s trading standards team have seized illegal and unsafe products worth millions in the last year. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:55:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2082/plans_for_the_first_of_two_new_war_memorials_to_honour_burslems_fallen_set_to_be_unveiled Plans for the first of first of two new war memorials honouring Burslem’s fallen have been unveiled. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2081/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. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2080/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. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2079/stoke-on-trent_lord_mayor_helps_to_raise_more_than_15000_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. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2078/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. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2077/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. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:04:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2076/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. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2075/nationally_important_bronze_age_gold_treasure_secured_for_city_museum A £150,000 appeal to secure a rare Bronze Age gold artefact discovered in Staffordshire has successfully kept the treasure in the county. Thu, 28 May 2026 09:58:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2074/citys_record-breaking_tea_party_brought_to_life_in_new_exhibition Stoke-on-Trent’s world record-breaking Big Centenary Tea Party is being brought back to life in a new free exhibition at Stoke Minster. Tue, 26 May 2026 13:04:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2073/homelessness_programme_set_to_continue_thanks_to_government_funding A homelessness service that has helped more than 100 of the city’s most vulnerable rough sleepers will continue for at least another two years. Tue, 26 May 2026 11:03:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2072/stoke-on-trent_day_returns_as_city_builds_on_centenary_celebrations Stoke-on-Trent Day will return on 5 June 2026 as people across the city and around the world are encouraged to celebrate all things Stoke-on-Trent. Fri, 22 May 2026 13:12:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2071/city_council_making_streets_safer_as_tenant_evicted_in_latest_asb_crackdown Stoke-on-Trent City Council has evicted a tenant at an address in Goldenhill whose behaviour had a significant impact on neighbouring residents. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:07:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2070/stoke-on-trent_sends_united_call_for_government_to_secure_the_future_of_ceramics_as_major_new_report_plots_path_to_a_bright_future Political and industry leaders in Stoke-on-Trent are calling for immediate support for ceramics after a landmark report suggested the sector could drive jobs and growth. Wed, 20 May 2026 11:19:00 +0100 https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/2067/heritage_trail_markers_guiding_the_way_through_citys_ceramics_legacy A new series of heritage trail markers celebrating Stoke-on-Trent’s world-famous ceramics history has officially launched. Tue, 19 May 2026 12:22:00 +0100