Staffordshire News

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Local residents are being encouraged not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. With elections taking place in Newcastle-under-Lyme in May 2021, this is an important opportunity for residents to make sure they can take part. The annual canvass ensures that the […]

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

4th July 2020

New ‘Stoke-cation’ campaign to boost visitor economy

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A new visitor campaign has been launched as part of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Covid-19 recovery plan for the city. The campaign has been designed to support the recovery of the tourism sector through the coronavirus, and forms part of the wider tourism marketing recovery activity across the city. It aims to encourage people to enjoy […]

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

3rd July 2020

£1.5m of grants available for small businesses in further round of funding

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Small and micro businesses and those with relatively high ongoing fixed property costs could be eligible for a further share of grants in a continued boost for the city in response for coronavirus. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is administering the government funding to directly support businesses in the city. Under the small business grant fund, businesses...

Local Information, Newcastle-under-Lyme

3rd July 2020

Bid to transform Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre

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Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has reached a landmark in its bid to attract significant funding to change the shape of Newcastle’s town centre. In August 2019, the Council was invited to progress to Phase Two of the Future High Street Fund bidding process and awarded funding to build a business case outlining key aspirations for the […]

Community News, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme

3rd July 2020

Artists inspired by Young Traders competition

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Artisan entrepreneurs have said taking part in a young traders competition has given them the confidence to pursue their creative careers. Dannie Sharratt and Emily Williams were crowned the winners of the Young Traders competition, which took place in their home town of Newcastle-under-Lyme on Saturday 27 July, and both say the whole experience has […]

Business News, Charity, Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

30th June 2020

Local Charity offers support during pandemic

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A Stoke-on-Trent charity, who had to suspend the majority of its services when the coronavirus struck, has been busy supporting a local authority to create self-isolation units for homeless people. Not only were all staff members at Emmaus North Staffs recently furloughed, apart from executive lead John Webbe, but also the doors were closed on […]

Building services, Business News, Stoke-on-Trent

30th June 2020

Celebrating 10 years of growth at UK Business IT

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A decade in business has seen UK Business IT grow year on year, serving customers across the Midlands and the North West. Experienced IT experts Mark Swann, Ian Gloyne and David Sleight founded UK Business IT in summer 2010, – which now turns over £750,000 a year. Three years ago the business moved from its […]

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

23rd June 2020

Museums and Leisure Centres providing online activities

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Stoke-on-Trent museums and leisure centres have adapted their services to provide more online content during the pandemic. The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery has a series of blogs and vlogs, with lots of information about the site’s collections including behind-the-scenes tours which can be accessed via: https://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/blog. The...

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

23rd June 2020

More than 1,500 laptops to help pupils learn through lockdown

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More than 1,500 laptops are being provided to help Stoke-on-Trent continue to learn through the coronavirus lockdown. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is distributing a total of 1,533 laptops and 135 4G routers to city schools so more pupils can access online learning. The authority has taken stock of 17 pallets of the computers, worth £429,000, from […]

Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

23rd June 2020

Sarah recognised in Regional campaign for ongoing support

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Sarah Totten, Strategic Manager Early Intervention Contact and Hospital, at Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been recognised for her ongoing support to hospitals and care homes during the pandemic, as part of the West Midlands Employers (WME) #EverydayHeroes campaign. Sarah and her 32-strong hospital team, including many social workers, have been working hard to...

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Staffordshire News

Annual canvass 2020 in Newcastle-under-Lyme

New ‘Stoke-cation’ campaign to boost visitor economy

£1.5m of grants available for small businesses in further round of funding

Bid to transform Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre

Artists inspired by Young Traders competition

Local Charity offers support during pandemic

Celebrating 10 years of growth at UK Business IT

Museums and Leisure Centres providing online activities

More than 1,500 laptops to help pupils learn through lockdown

Sarah recognised in Regional campaign for ongoing support

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