News published May 2021
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Grab your gloves and litter pickers for the great British spring clean
Residents across Stoke-on-Trent are being invited to grab a pair of gloves and a litter picker this spring and join in with the country’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign.
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Potters ’Arf Marathon tributes to race founder Don Shelley
Two Potters ’Arf Marathon trophies will include tributes to event founder Don Shelley, who sadly passed away. His granddaughters are also planning to take part in the walking section in his memory.
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15,000 food vouchers to support families during half-term, and local centres open for appointments
15,000 food vouchers to support families during half-term, and local centres open for appointments
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Resignation of councillor Randy Conteh
A Stoke-on-Trent City council spokesman said: “Councillor Randy Conteh has taken the decision to resign as the Penkhull and Stoke councillor on Stoke-on-Trent City Council with immediate effect."
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Stoke City FC and bet365 become Fostering Friendly
Local organisations Stoke City FC and bet65 have joined Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Fostering Friendly ethos by becoming Fostering Friendly.
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Spitfire to return home as stunning new gallery nears completion
Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic Spitfire is set to return to the city next month, it can be revealed – as work on its stunning new home nears completion.
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Councillor Chandra Kanneganti appointed as Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent
A new Lord Mayor has been appointed for the city of Stoke-on-Trent.
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Year-round brown bin collections for green fingered residents
Gardeners across Stoke-on-Trent will have the option to extend their brown bin collections in a new scheme being offered by the city council.
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Outgoing Lord Mayor highlights extra-ordinary Covid-shortened year, urges city to support civic charities
Outgoing Lord Mayor highlights extra-ordinary Covid-shortened year, urges city to support civic charities
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Covid-compliance high as hospitality venues reopen, and grants will help businesses use digital tech to recover from the pandemic
Public protection teams have found hospitality venues across the city to be Covid-compliant, after carrying out more than 100 spot checks as coronavirus lockdown measures continue to ease.
