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.
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Plans in place to unlock regeneration of key brownfield site and build around 140 homes
The development of a long-stalled housing site in Shelton is taking a major step forward through a groundbreaking deal to bring new homes to Pyenest Street.
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Heritage trail markers guiding the way through city’s ceramics legacy
A new series of heritage trail markers celebrating Stoke-on-Trent’s world-famous ceramics history has officially launched.
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Opportunity for community to have its say on long-term future of Burslem Market Hall
One of Burslem’s most iconic buildings is being brought back to life – and the council wants the community to have a central role in deciding what it becomes.
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Have your say on proposals to construct a state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facility in Hanford
A public consultation on council proposals to replace the ageing Hanford Energy from Waste plant with a modern, cleaner and more efficient Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) goes live today (18 May 2026).
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£2.3 Million Advanced Green Technology Centre officially opens in Stoke-on-Trent.
A £2.3 million advanced green technology centre has opened in the city marking a major investment in future skills, green technologies, retrofit training and regional economic growth.
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Innovative AI solution set to boost prevention of early rent arrears
The council has set out plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen early intervention and reduce the risk of tenants experiencing serious financial difficulty with their rent.
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Stoke-on-Trent households set to benefit from £16.8m fund to help those facing financial crisis
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to deliver a major new package of support for residents facing financial crisis - backed by £16.8 million of government funding.
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Staffordshire Day marked with planting at Wedgwood Capo sculpture
Stoke-on-Trent will mark Staffordshire Day with new planting at a statue of one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most famous figures.
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Closure order issued to premises found with 1,200 packs of illegal tobacco
A local premises has been issued a three-month closure after inspections after repeated illegal tobacco sales.
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New initiative to tackle furniture poverty in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is tackling furniture poverty by giving unwanted household goods a second life.
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24 heritage landmarks across Stoke-on-Trent to share £240k restoration fund
Heritage landmarks across Stoke-on-Trent are set to receive a share of a £240k restoration fund.
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New action to support sexual and reproductive health in Stoke-on-Trent
The city council are building on the city’s strong communities and local health services, by setting out plans that will make it easier for people to look after their sexual and reproductive health.
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Steps taken to protect the future of early years provision in Bentilee
Stoke-on-Trent City Council are taking steps to secure high quality early years and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision for families in the city.
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£4.7 million support to increase fire safety in high-rise flat blocks
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is accelerating fire safety improvements in high-rise blocks across the city.
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City Council set to invest more than £7 million to help ensure high quality adult social care
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to agree a multi-million-pound package to support high quality care for adults who need it the most and maintain high performance across its range of care providers.
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Potteries Museum to get new foyer café bar in £5 million revamp
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery will open a new fully licensed café bar as part of its £5 million transformation, creating a more welcoming and flexible space at the museum’s main entrance.
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Work to begin on multi-million-pound Burslem Market Hall regeneration project
Multi-million-pound transformation work is starting on Burslem Market Hall as part of the council’s commitment to help safeguard and bring back into use the city’s most treasured heritage buildings.
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New action plan to help city’s drains cope with heavier rainfall
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has set out a new action plan to help the city’s drainage system cope with heavier rainfall and reduce the risk of flooding.
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New head of adult social care and all-age commissioning appointed
The city council has appointed its new head of adult social care services for Stoke-on-Trent.
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£14,000 of illegal tobacco seized in latest crackdown
The city council’s trading standards team with partners have carried out an enforcement exercise to tackle the supply of illegal tobacco in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Council orders clear up of Longport waste site
The council has served an Enforcement Notice requiring all waste operations on the site to cease.
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Throw Down ceramics inspired by Stoke-on-Trent on display at Gladstone Pottery Museum
Ceramic pieces inspired by Stoke-on-Trent’s industrial heritage - and created in the latest series of The Great Pottery Throw Down - are now on display at Gladstone Pottery Museum.
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Employers invited to strengthen financial wellbeing with new ‘Pledge Day’ initiative
Employers across Stoke-on-Trent are being invited to take a simple but powerful step to support their workforce as the city prepares for its first Credit Union Employer Pledge Day.
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£2.8 million funding boost to help change lives of disadvantaged people in the city
Stoke-on-Trent has been awarded just under £2.8 million of government funding to help disadvantaged and vulnerable adults improve their life chances.
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City council launches new strategy to support children in education
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has set out ambitious new targets to raise school standards, improve attendance and give every child a better start in life.
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Council sets out plans to protect wildlife and improve access to nature
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has set out new plans to protect wildlife, restore natural habitats and improve access to green spaces across the city.
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Housing repairs loans set to be offered to residents
Stoke-on-Trent residents could soon be able to access affordable home-improvement loans to help them make essential repairs and adaptations to their properties.
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More than 2,000 employees benefit from Social Care Academy in first 12 months
More than 2,000 people who care for adults across Staffordshire and Stoke‑on‑Trent have now signed up to access training through a new learning platform.
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Draft Packmoor masterplan draws on key priorities set out by residents in wide-ranging engagement
People are being invited to have their say on a new draft masterplan for Packmoor, marking an important step in shaping the future of their community.
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