One hundred years of public health progress in Stoke-on-Trent
A new council report is to look back at a century of health and wellbeing in Stoke-on-Trent - while setting out priorities for the future.
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Council commits to cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future with new electric vehicle strategy
A new strategy is being developed to ensure the city can support residents, visitors and businesses who are making the switch to electric vehicles over the next five years.
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New dementia friendly strategy for Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent is set to benefit from a new, modernised dementia strategy designed to improve support for residents living with dementia, their families and carers and the communities they live in.
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More than three-quarters of people surveyed say multi-million-pound public spaces investment will improve Tunstall
Results from a consultation on proposed multi-million-pound changes to Tunstall’s public spaces have revealed that 76 per cent of people agree they would improve the town.
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Millions of pounds more set to be invested in hundreds of new homes in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent City Council could soon reinvest millions of pounds from the sale of council homes into building and acquiring new, high quality affordable homes.
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New Independent Living Strategy to support residents to ‘Live Life to the Max’
A new strategy is to be launched by the city council to help a wide range of local people to live the most independent lives possible.
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£1.9m Longton Improvement Scheme set to transform town centre and transport links
Major improvements worth £1.9 million are set to be delivered to Longton’s public spaces – to encourage more visitors and support local businesses.
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Six-week consultation to begin on 20-year vision to create a city ‘fit for the future’
People will be able to have their say from today on a long-term vision to boost growth, prosperity and employment in the city while retaining the vast majority of its green spaces.
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Stoke-on-Trent and Jingdezhen reaffirm historic partnership in Centenary year
Two world-famous ceramic cities have reaffirmed their cultural and academic ties with a renewed agreement to work in partnership.
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Allotment holders celebrate a century of growth and community spirit
Allotment plot holders came together last week to mark 100 years of community spirit, sustainability and gardening excellence in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Cutting edge AI technology driving improvements on Stoke-on-Trent’s roads
A year-long trial of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology has helped to improve Stoke-on-Trent’s roads – through more efficient identification of road defects.
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Parents invited to sign their babies up for free library card
Parents registering their new born babies for the first time will soon be able to get their hands on a free library card for their little one.
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Disabled bus pass holders to get free travel before 9.30am
Disabled bus pass holders travelling to work, college or university will soon be able to travel for free before 9.30am on weekdays.
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Council’s trading standards team close vape shop after persistent illegal seizures
A shop with a long history of selling illegal vapes and tobacco products has been issued with a three-month closure order by the city council’s trading standards team.
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Local help for muscle and joint pain as Escape-pain programme comes to Stoke-on-Trent
People living with muscle and joint pain in Stoke-on-Trent will soon benefit from a new programme being introduced at leisure centres across the city.
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Residents invited to help shape ‘a more inclusive and welcoming’ Stoke-on-Trent
Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked what more can be done to make Stoke-on-Trent a more inclusive and welcoming place to live.
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Primary school exclusions fall by three quarters as more pupils supported to stay in class
Permanent exclusions have reduced in schools across Stoke-on-Trent - helping more children to remain in school.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council warns of dangers of signing legal contracts with cold callers
Council tenants are being encouraged to think twice before signing legal contracts with cold callers who turn up on their doorsteps unannounced.
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Essential energy efficiency improvements will help Stoke-on-Trent families live safe, warm and comfortable lives
Vital work to improve the energy efficiency of 100 council-owned homes is underway in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Appeal launched to find relatives of local First World War heroes
An appeal has been launched to trace relatives of two of the city’s most decorated First World War heroes.
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Council commits to supporting city’s most vulnerable residents with new homelessness strategy
A new five-year strategy to help support rough sleepers and individuals facing homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent is set to be approved.
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New homes on the horizon for families on council house waiting list
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is proposing to buy 48 properties when built – to help drive down the number of people on its waiting list and provide more affordable housing.
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Council to launch new Joint All Age Carers Strategy to support carers’ wellbeing
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to approve a new vision to support carers of all ages in the city.
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New Blurton Family Hub set to offer one-stop support hub for local families
A brand-new Family Hub is set to open in Blurton this summer, creating a welcoming space where local families can access support, advice and activities – all under one roof.
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Capo sculpture set to be unveiled during Centenary year
Plans have been submitted to re-instate a landmark sculpture of world-famous potter Josiah Wedgwood.
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New community garden and play area taking shape at popular leisure centre
A new community garden and play area are starting to blossom at a popular local leisure centre.
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Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone business rates discount scheme to be extended as site on target to create thousands of jobs
A highly successful business rate discount scheme, which is helping attract dozens of companies and thousands of high-quality jobs to a key employment site, is set to be extended until 2031.
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Community urged to feedback on Local Plan for city’s 20-year vision on sustainable development and continued growth
People are to have their say on a 20-year development plan which sets out a sustainable vision for the growth and prosperity of Stoke-on-Trent.
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Multi-agency task group launched to help protect heritage buildings from fire
A new taskforce has been set up to help protect Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage buildings from arson and accidental fires.
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Trading standards seize nearly £700,000 of illegal tobacco and vapes in latest crackdown
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is stepping up its crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape sales after seizing more illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes.
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