News published September 2024
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council beats apprenticeship target
Stoke-on-Trent City Council beats apprenticeship target
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‘Short Breaks’ set to continue to give young people and carers much-needed respite
Children and young people with disabilities across Stoke-on-Trent are enjoying thousands of opportunities for day trips and breaks each year.
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City council target to fix road defects – smashed!
The ambitious target was set back in May, as part of the DRIVE campaign, to get the city’s roads back to good repair.
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Youth Offending service successfully reduces first-time offending and keeps re-offending rates low
Council leaders are set to approve the Youth Justice Plan 2023/24 and have heard how stronger partnership working and links with the voluntary sector are working to reduce youth offending in the city.
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Police present update to city council on arrests following riots
At today’s full council meeting (5th), Staffordshire Police briefed the city's leaders on the progress made so far, outlining the steps being taken to address the unrest and ensure justice is served.
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New care home watchdog standards considered by city council
Residential and nursing homes in Stoke-on-Trent could have to reach new standards to be awarded future contracts from the city council.
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Council ‘determined’ to provide good quality housing services and improve housing satisfaction levels for tenants
Stoke-on-Trent City Council continues to work hard to increase satisfaction levels among its tenants, following a report which shows more work needs to be done.
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Trading standards team investigate underage sales of disposable vapes and alcohol
Trading standards team investigate underage sales of disposable vapes and alcohol
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council welcomes government pilot to help reduce heart disease
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is delighted to have been chosen to take part in a new Government backed NHS health initiative pilot that aims to cut the number of heart disease cases in the city and support local people to remain in work, linking to the council’s strategy to ensure that we have a fair and inclusive local economy.