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Longton Town Centre £1.9m Makeover Underway in Stoke
Longton in Stoke is getting a £1.9 million facelift. Times Square transformation, new walking routes and improved traffic layouts are now underway.
Stoke-on-Trent Bee Friendly City Bid 2024
Stoke-on-Trent is launching a bid for Bee Friendly City status. Residents can help by planting bee-friendly flowers and registering their efforts on a…
Staffy's Tales Creative Writing Competition Stoke
Stoke's creative writing competition invites writers to tell stories about famous Staffy sculptures. Enter by July 8 for a chance to win.
Stoke Council Takes Action on 93 Neglected Buildings
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has opened 93 cases against owners of neglected historic buildings. The Heritage Enforcement Programme is forcing repairs and…
Stoke Council Seizes £250k Illegal Tobacco Haul
Stoke-on-Trent trading standards seized over £250,000 of illegal tobacco in a major crackdown across the city on June 11.
Two new police officers deployed across Stoke town centres
Stoke-on-Trent brings in two dedicated neighbourhood police officers to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in town centres. Building on proven results.
Stoke Designer Sophie Reaches BBC Final
Cannock-based interior designer Sophie Newlands reached the final of BBC's Interior Design Masters with help from Stoke council's free business support…
£1.5m Pride in Place Fund Transforms Stoke Parks
Stoke-on-Trent secures £1.5 million to improve parks and public spaces. Dozens of community projects approved with funding until March 2027.
Stoke Bus Network Gets Major Upgrade for Better Transport We
Stoke-on-Trent Council launches Better Transport Week (June 15-21) to showcase bus improvements, Smart tickets, and real-time information displays across…
Stoke Trading Standards Seizes £3.3m Illegal Goods
Stoke-on-Trent trading standards seized £3.3 million of unsafe and illegal goods including banned tobacco, vapes and dangerous electrical items in the…
Stoke businesses: new growth scheme launches
Staffordshire County Council launches Build and Scale programme to help ambitious Stoke-area businesses grow. Free support for construction, trades and…
Burslem War Memorial Unveiled in Stoke
Kilngate Memorial honours 59 Royal Doulton workers killed in world wars. First of two memorials planned across Stoke's Burslem.
Secret Staffy Menu Launches in Stoke This Week
Food lovers across Stoke can hunt exclusive Staffy Specials from 13-19 June. Limited-edition treats at local restaurants, pubs and cafes during Foodie…
New Stoke-on-Trent Poet Laureate Appointed
Steven Beattie is the new Stoke-on-Trent Poet Laureate. The "outlaw poet" aims to make poetry accessible to everyone in the city.
Stoke SEND Plan: £100M Investment for Local Schools
Staffordshire County Council launches £100M SEND plan to support children with special needs in Stoke communities. New schools and mainstream support…
Made in Staffordshire: New Quality Mark for Stoke
Staffordshire businesses now have a trusted quality mark proving products are genuinely made locally. Stoke firms join the scheme for marketing support…
Stoke Council Delivers £753m Budget with Surplus
Staffordshire County Council balances £753m budget with 0.89% underspend. Major investment in Stoke schools, highways and social care revealed.
Stoke Skills Plan Demands £110m College Investment
Staffordshire County Council pushes Government for £110m to expand college places and training facilities across Stoke and the county.
Asylum Hotel Closes in Stoke as Numbers Drop
Best Western hotel on Trinity Street in Stoke closes after Home Office review. Asylum seeker numbers in city fall by 25% in past year.
Green Technology Centre Opens in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent opens £2.3m Advanced Green Technology Centre for EV, solar and heat pump training. New skills hub launched at college campus.