Taxi driver fined £1280
A taxi driver has been sentenced following a council investigation into his refusal to carry guide dogs accompanying disabled passengers.
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People in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire can now Connect to Work through new support programme
People who may struggle to work due to health conditions or other barriers can now access the support they need through a new government-funded programme.
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£150,000 appeal launched to keep major Bronze Age gold Treasure in Staffordshire
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery has launched a £150,000 appeal to secure a rare Bronze Age gold Treasure discovered in Staffordshire.
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£1.5 million Pride in Place Impact Fund launched to boost communities across Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched a new fund which will see improvements to community spaces, parks, high streets and public places across the city.
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Multi-million-pound commitment to spark electric vehicle infrastructure drive in the city
Hundreds of new charging points are set to be installed thanks to a £3 million drive to ensure the city can support people making the switch to electric vehicles over the next five years.
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Stoke's streets cleaner thanks to environmental ambassador
Streets in Stoke town are being kept safe and clean thanks to the work of a dedicated environmental ambassador who's singlehandedly removed 4.5 tonnes of litter in less than five months.
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Crackdown on anti-social driving on Reginald Mitchell Way
Work is underway to remind drivers in the city that anti-social driving will not be tolerated and enforcement action will be taken.
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Wide-reaching cycling and walking plan will boost travel and help create better connected citywide route network
The council is transforming the way people can travel around Stoke-on-Trent with safer and more accessible walking and cycling routes.
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Local people invited to help shape Longton’s next public artwork
Longton town centre is set to get a new piece of public art, and local people are being invited to help shape it.
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Holiday programme providing free activities and meals set to continue thanks to government funding
A programme offering free activities and healthy meals for schoolchildren across the city is set to continue thanks to new government funding.
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New Community Cohesion Strategy set for approval
The city council’s cabinet is set to approve a new strategy aimed at building a more united, cohesive city.
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STATEMENT - Council Statement on Gritting and Salt Supplies
We are committed to doing everything we can to keep the city's streets moving during icy and snowy weather.
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City Council budget to focus on people’s priorities with more money to clean gullies, tackle fly tipping and bring back empty homes
Stoke-on-Trent’s draft budget includes extra money for people’s priorities as part of a package aimed at further stabilising finances and transforming services.
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Centenary year ends as Stoke-on-Trent moves into delivery of long-term legacy projects
As Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary year draws to a close, a series of legacy projects and partnerships that will carry momentum from the celebrations into 2026 and beyond have been confirmed.
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New exhibition to take over National Gallery outdoor display
A new outdoor exhibition by local artist Charles William Brown will take over Bethesda Gardens as The National Gallery’s Art on Your Doorstep exhibition comes to an end.
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New heritage trail markers guide the way through Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramics legacy
Stoke-on-Trent is marking its centenary with new heritage trail markers celebrating the city’s world-famous ceramics history.
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Organisations join forces support safer, cleaner neighbourhoods
Organisations across Stoke-on-Trent have joined forces to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the city – supporting safer, cleaner neighbourhoods.
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Kelvin on the cobbles for Centenary baton handover to Salford
Stoke-on-Trent is preparing to hand over the Centenary baton to a second city celebrating 100 years of city status in 2026, as Kelvin the Kiln heads to Salford.
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Kelvin on tour as Stoke-on-Trent prepares to hand Centenary baton to Portsmouth for 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, Stoke-on-Trent is preparing to hand over the baton to cities celebrating their Centenaries in 2026 – first stop, Portsmouth.
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Stoke-on-Trent’s head of adult social care to leave council after ‘transformational and successful’ seven years
The Corporate Director for Adult Social Care and All Age Commissioning at the council is to take up a new role with one of the biggest authorities in the country.
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Kilmister Halls moves a step closer as new agreement signed
Plans to transform the Queen’s Theatre in Burslem into a music and arts venue celebrating Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister have taken a major step forward.
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Revised opening hours for council services over Christmas and New Year
Essential council services will continue over Christmas and New Year – with revised opening hours for services including waste, libraries and markets.
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Council launches review of Houses In Multiple Occupancy in drive to build stronger neighbourhoods
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched a review of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the city – to ensure all properties are safe, well-managed, and have a positive effect on local communities
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Successful eviction following persistent anti-social behaviour
A tenant in Stoke has been evicted as part of a city council crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB).
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JET Business programme takes off - providing enhanced back-to-work support for unemployed residents
Stoke-on-Trent’s Jobs, Enterprise and Training (JET) service has been relaunched to expand the support it can offer to residents and employers.
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Commemorative plate created as Centenary City take on UK City of Culture
A special commemorative plate marking the meeting of two major cultural cities on the football pitch has been created by Moorland Pottery.
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Local historian tells the Story of a City as Centenary book launches
A new book commissioned to mark Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary will be launched this week.
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Trading Standards close three shops after persistent illegal sales of illegal tobacco
Three premises in Stoke-on-Trent have been issued with three-month closure orders by the city council’s trading standards team after persistent illegal sales.
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Eviction secured following persistent anti-social behaviour complaints
A tenant in Chell Heath has been evicted following their conviction for a serious crime – bringing relief to residents who faced ongoing disruption.
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City names award-winning local author and illustrator as first ever Creativity Laureate
Stoke-on-Trent has appointed its first ever Creativity Laureate following a competition launched earlier this year.
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