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Movements towards a net zero future

Staffordshire County Council has reduced its carbon emissions by a quarter in the first year, after declaring a climate change emergency. Staffordshire County Council recently released its Climate Change Annual Report that describes…
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Grant scheme to repair and enhance Longton buildings

Owners of historic buildings in Longton town centre can get help to repair their properties and bring them back to life as part of a new partnership scheme. The Longton 'Partnership Schemes in Conservation Areas' (PSiCA) project will give…
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Parking incentives for Town Centre

Free parking from 9am to 1pm will start from October and run throughout the Christmas and New Year period at Newcastle-under-Lyme's Midway car park, alongside the popular ‘£1 after 1pm’ incentive scheme. The incentives are part of an…
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New cafe plans for Gladstone Pottery Museum

Plans have been lodged to launch a new café at Gladstone Pottery Museum – based inside a former shipping container. The container would have dual openings allowing it to serve both visitors to the Longton attraction and passers-by outside,…
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New careers beckon thanks to work experience programme

Hundreds of jobseekers are getting their foot on the career ladder with help from a work experience programme delivered by Staffordshire County Council. Christian Lockley, aged 49, is the latest person to benefit from the Open-Door programme…
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Staffordshire University Professor receives Lord Mayor’s Award for COVID ventilator

A Staffordshire University Professor’s leadership in the development of a life-saving ventilator has been recognised by the Lord Mayor of London. Professor of Clinical Biomechanics Nachi Chockalingam (pictured left), has been presented…
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Consultation launched to further support tenants in making their voices heard

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is asking for views on how it can shape, deliver and improve housing services. The council, which owns and manages more than 17,000 homes across the city, has launched a Housing Customer Engagement strategy, and…
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Digital service for young people at risk of exploitation launches in Stoke-on-Trent

Following a successful pilot, the charities Missing People and Childline (NSPCC), have launched ‘Is This OK?’ a ground-breaking, free and anonymous Chatbot for children and young people at risk of, or currently experiencing, sexual or…
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Staffs scientist makes global pathology Power List 2021

A Staffordshire University lecturer has been named among the most influential people in pathology, for a second year running. Ian Davies, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science, features in The Pathologist Magazine’s Power List 2021 which…
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Council welcomes climate change report

An recent international report on climate change has been welcomed by Staffordshire County Council’s lead for Environment. The 42-page report, by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), shows the impact that human actions…
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Accommodation for Ex-offenders scheme Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Nacro have been awarded more than £155,000 to support ex-offenders in the City. The money from Accommodation for Ex-Offenders Scheme will be used to help support ex-offenders into their own private rented…
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Replacement care services for adults with a learning disability could be revamped

Adults with a learning disability and their carers are being asked for their thoughts on how replacement care services can be revamped in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. An online survey, with 8 face-to-face sessions running throughout…
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New Vice-Chancellor appointed at Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University is delighted to announce that Professor Martin Jones has been appointed as its next Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive. Professor Jones, who currently holds the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University,…
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Staffs student joins global fight against plastic pollution

A Staffordshire University student plans to help recovery efforts in Sir Lanka after millions of plastic pellets washed up on its shoreline. Hannah Parkin never expected to go to university but after finding a passion for forensics…
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Unique degree seeks anti-poverty activists

Staffordshire University is launching a ground-breaking new degree to develop change-makers of the future and campaign for a fairer world. The BA (Hons) Action on Poverty and Hardship degree has been developed in partnership with…
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