News published July 2021
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Million-pound initiative delivers home security to 1,470 households and range of measures to improve safety in two communities
A million-pound initiative has delivered major security and safety improvements to two city communities.
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Over £2 million of public money saved from fraudsters
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s fraud team has prevented £2 million of public money falling into the hands of fraudsters over the last year.
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Coronavirus case rates begin to fall, and care providers must apply for staff self-isolation exemptions in exceptional circumstances
Coronavirus case rates in Stoke-on-Trent have begun to fall to below England and West Midlands averages, but residents are urged to continue to get vaccinated and tested to stop the spread.
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Thousands of illegal cigarettes seized in operation
A total of £8,500 worth of illegal tobacco has been confiscated from premises in the city centre.
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Children can enjoy wild time with library summer reading challenge
Stoke-on-Trent Libraries is encouraging children to sign up to read six books and visit their local library three times as part of this year’s fantastic Summer Reading Challenge.
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Schools thanked for their work during coronavirus restrictions, and residents asked for patience should council services be impacted
Schools and families have been thanked for their hard work and dedication in minimising the disruption to teaching during an academic year impacted by the coronavirus.
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City schools most in need receive generous donation to support COVID-19 recovery
10 schools located in some of the most deprived parts of the city in Stoke-on-Trent were supplied with a donation to buy urgent IT equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Work to start to tackle flooding on road in Stoke-on-Trent
Work will start next week on a £235,000 scheme to improve drainage and resurface a busy route in the city.
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More than 10,000 school pupils to benefit from free summer holiday activities and food in Stoke-on-Trent
More than 10,000 school pupils to benefit from free summer holiday activities and food in Stoke-on-Trent.
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£7.5m boost to support the High Needs Educational Provision in the city
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to receive additional High Needs Education Capital as part of the Department for Education’s DfE ‘safety valve’ programme.