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Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent: Two New Councils from 2028
Government confirms two new unitary councils will replace ten existing councils across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent from April 2028. Shadow council…
West Midlands Children in Care Partnership Funded
Sandwell Council has secured £680,000 and £1.026m in government funding to create a new West Midlands Regional Care Cooperative supporting 11,560…
Packmoor masterplan: 816 homes approved, green space protect
Stoke-on-Trent Council has approved Option 4 of the Packmoor Masterplan, which could deliver 816 new homes including 200 affordable rentals, while…
Hanley and Burslem Parks Win Green Flag Awards
Hanley Park and Burslem Park have retained their Green Flag Awards, recognising them among the best parks in the UK for management, maintenance and…
Longton 70-metre mural celebrates pottery and mining heritag
A 70-metre mural near Longton Railway Station celebrates the town's pottery, mining and community history, featuring local figures and landmarks.
Stoke-on-Trent Anti-Social Behaviour Crackdown
Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire Police carried out four days of targeted activity across town centres to reduce anti-social behaviour and…
Trentham Estate's Kerrie Pope Wins Staffordshire Ambassador
Kerrie Pope, Head of Events and Marketing at Trentham Estate, has been named We Are Staffordshire's Ambassador of the Year for promoting the county as a…
Longton's Town of Culture bid added to national museum
Longton's Town of Culture campaign postcard has been added to the permanent collection at National Museums Liverpool, joining over 400 entries from towns…
Council Leader Warns of Youth Employment Crisis
Staffordshire's council leader has warned of a serious youth employment crisis, calling on the Government to take urgent action alongside councils to…
Stoke-on-Trent Care Home Contracts Overhaul Planned
Stoke-on-Trent City Council plans to replace single care home contracts with individual placement agreements from August 2026, reducing paperwork for…
Leopard Hotel Burslem: Council Forces New Planning Plans
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has pressured owners of the fire-damaged Grade II-listed Leopard Hotel in Burslem to submit new restoration plans,…
Stoke-on-Trent Local Plan 2020-2040 enters approval phase
Stoke-on-Trent's 20-year growth plan will be reviewed by scrutiny committee on 8 July before cabinet decision. Proposes 19,000 new homes and protects…
Packmoor site decision: 816 homes or no development
Stoke-on-Trent Council will decide in July on a Packmoor development plan that could deliver 816 new homes, following consultation with 448 residents.
Catherine Kilvington Leads Meir North £20M Stoke
Catherine Kilvington appointed chair of Meir North Pride in Place Board in Stoke. £20 million government investment to shape local communities over 10…
Free art exhibition now open in Stoke city centre
Life-sized masterpieces from Stoke's famous art collection are on display in Bethesda Gardens until January 2027. Free to visit.
Free Newspapers for Stoke Library Members
Stoke-on-Trent library members can now read six daily newspapers free via the BorrowBox app. Access the Sentinel, Guardian, Daily Mail and more instantly.
Motorbike Seized in Longton Stoke Crackdown
Stoke council seizes illegal motorbike in Longton as part of Operation Transom crackdown on anti-social off-road biking.
Domestic Abuse Support Available in Stoke
Stoke councils warn of domestic abuse spike during World Cup. Free support services available. Call 999 in emergencies or contact New Era on 0330 303 3778.
New Community Garden Opens in Hanley, Stoke Today
The Potters' Patch community garden launches today in Hanley, Stoke. Free activities, volunteering opportunities and green space for locals.
Big Staffy Stroll at Weston Park | Stoke Dog Walk
Join the region's biggest Staffordshire Bull Terrier dog walk at Weston Park on 18 July. Free event in Stoke with guided tours and activities for all dogs.