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Council approves Hanley city centre masterplan
Stoke-on-Trent Council has approved a regeneration masterplan for Hanley city centre, targeting 1,800 new homes and transforming brownfield sites…
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Tourism awards attract record entries
Visit Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards receive record entries for the second year running. New events category launches with public voting.
Report shows council has made significant progress to strengthen housing services and is building on national watchdog inspection findings
Stoke-on-Trent City Council received a C2 grade from the housing regulator. The inspection praised safe homes and tenant relationships but identified…
Stoke-on-Trent’s centenary hailed a huge success with lasting legacy
Stoke-on-Trent's centenary year brought together over 70 major events and helped challenge outdated perceptions of the city, a council review has found.
Vision to make Hanley a vibrant place to live, work, visit and do business takes step forward as City Centre Masterplan goes to Cabinet
Stoke-on-Trent's Hanley City Centre Masterplan targets 750 new homes and 1,800 additional residents by 2030 to create a vibrant mixed-use district.
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advertising@localgazette.co.ukHanley masterplan targets 750 new homes and 1,800 more residents
Stoke-on-Trent City Council's proposed city-centre masterplan will go before Cabinet on Tuesday 6 October.
Major highways scheme in Kidsgrove gets underway next week
Staffordshire County Council starts a £1.5 million roads improvement scheme on Gloucester/Newchapel Road in Kidsgrove from 5 October. Three-month project…
Stoke-on-Trent council housing rated C2 as regulator identifies weaknesses
The city council says it is preparing a Housing Improvement Plan after the national regulator found strengths but concluded that some weaknesses remain.
Stoke-on-Trent centenary review finds lasting cultural legacy
A review of the city's 2025 centenary programme says more than 70 major events strengthened civic pride and generated over £1 million in estimated media value.
Trailblazing travel scheme just the ticket for city’s older bus passengers
Stoke-on-Trent older residents can travel free on buses before 9.30am on weekdays from October 2026 under the new Potteries Freedom Pass scheme.
Staffordshire's growing visitor economy in the spotlight as tourism and hospitality summit returns for 2027
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's Tourism and Hospitality Summit returns 28 January 2027 at bet365 Stadium, welcoming 300+ delegates to discuss visitor…
Powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in Hanley extended for another three years
Stoke-on-Trent's Public Space Protection Order in Hanley extended for three years with 96% consultation support. Bucknall New Road now included.
Staffordshire's £2.84 billion visitor economy and growing profile showcased to national sector leaders
VisitEngland Advisory Board visits Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to explore the region's £2.84 billion visitor economy and major attractions.
Key successes of county’s archives service highlighted in annual report
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archives recorded 16,594 visits in the past year, with schools engagement and digital access both growing significantly.
Summer holiday programme provides over 27,000 opportunities for children to enjoy free activities
Stoke-on-Trent's Summer Holiday Activities and Food programme provided 27,141 opportunities for children across 823 sessions, with £50,000 council…
City council team delivers major improvements for children with special educational needs
Stoke-on-Trent's special educational needs team has reduced delays in issuing support plans. The service was recognised at the West Midlands ADCS Team…
Quad bike seized in latest crackdown on anti-social behaviour
A quad bike has been seized and tenancy action taken in Bentilee after residents reported dangerous and anti-social off-road riding.
Free advice hub for rural businesses can support future growth
Rural businesses in Staffordshire can access free advice, funding support and expert guidance at the Rural Business Pop-up Hub on 13 October at Keele Hall.
Stoke-on-Trent awarded up to £1.3m for two new youth hubs
Stoke-on-Trent could receive up to £1.3 million to plan and operate two Young Futures Hubs offering mental-health, employment and training support.
Staffordshire County Council reaction to the Government's pause and review of local government reorganisation
Staffordshire County Council leader Martin Murray has condemned the Government's last-minute pause on local government reorganisation, saying it wastes…