Stoke-on-Trent

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Indoor markets have reopened in Hanley, Longton and Tunstall and additional stalls have opened in Stoke Indoor Market – which had remained open during the lockdown for essential goods only – as part of a managed response to the recovery phase of the coronavirus. A range of measures are in place to protect shoppers and […]

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

13th June 2020

Work well underway on new £18million housing development in Fenton

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The building of 135 new, high quality homes in a Stoke-on-Trent town is progressing rapidly following a pause in work due to coronavirus restrictions. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is developing two sites in Fenton as part of a wider investment in the area. The two council-owned sites are the former Workshop site – previously known as […]

Community News, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Uncategorised

5th June 2020

Nominations for Honours Awards open for Volunteers

BY Baba

VOLUNTEERS are to be recognised for their hard work and commitment in supporting others during the coronavirus pandemic. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is encouraging people to nominate those who have made exceptional contributions in helping vulnerable residents for a Covid-19 Honours award. Councillor Brown said: “We know how our city has come together so...

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

4th June 2020

More than 250 businesses apply for £2.8m grant scheme

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More than 250 applications have been received for a £2.8m grant scheme to support small businesses through the coronavirus restrictions. The deadline for the Stoke-on-Trent City Council-administered funding was on Wednesday 4 June, and the council are now reviewing all responses for the funding before awarding grants. The money is from the government’s Local...

Business News, Charity, Local News, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Your Story

3rd June 2020

Walk Talk Action with Teri

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Mum of three Teri Elder launched her own not for profit Community Interest Company following a growing network she started on social media. After struggling with her own mental health and feeling isolated as a stay-at-home mum, Teri, of Stoke-on-Trent decided to reach out to friends on Facebook in 2017 asking if anyone would like […]

Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

3rd June 2020

4,000 food parcels delivered and 7,500 calls handled by campaign to help vulnerable through coronavirus

BY Baba

A campaign to support vulnerable people through the coronavirus outbreak has delivered 4,000 food parcels and handled 7,500 calls. #StokeonTrentTogether, an initiative by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and voluntary sector partner VAST, launched on 23 March in response to the outbreak to help those people most in need in the city. In just nine weeks the […]

Charity, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Your Story

29th May 2020

Champion fundraiser Ada calls for business support for her latest campaign

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Champion fundraiser, Ada Haywood BEM is refusing to let the coronavirus epidemic stop her planning her annual fundraising ball. Ada has organised a Pink Tie Ball at the Moat House, Festival Park in each of the last 14-years. Now the Clayton pensioner is planning for a future event and is appealing for local companies to […]

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

29th May 2020

Reassurance given to schools and £2.8m boost for small businesses

BY Baba

Schools are being reassured that if they need additional public health support to help them with reopening they will receive it. Stoke-on-Trent City Council leader Abi Brown has written to all headteachers across the city to thank them for their hard work during the coronavirus lockdown and to offer extended support if required. The authority […]

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

27th May 2020

Public realm improvements outside Stoke-on-Trent train station

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A scheme to improve the public realm and paving around Stoke-on-Trent’s main railway station, including the planting of 13 new street trees, is due to get under way. The work will see improvements to Winton Square and Station Road, jointly funded by the first tranche of the Department for Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund and Stoke-on-Trent […]

Business News, Financial Services, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent

18th May 2020

Craig rewarded with Directorship at growing financial service company

BY Baba

From TV repairs, through computers to schools to mortgage adviser, Craig Adams has never been afraid to learn and change. Now Craig, of Newchapel, has been rewarded for his efforts with an appointment as Director at leading Staffordshire financial company Signature Financial Services. Craig, a father of two, quit a safe job as a hardware […]

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LOCATIONS

Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent Markets Open

Work well underway on new £18million housing development in Fenton

Nominations for Honours Awards open for Volunteers

More than 250 businesses apply for £2.8m grant scheme

Walk Talk Action with Teri

4,000 food parcels delivered and 7,500 calls handled by campaign to help vulnerable through coronavirus

Champion fundraiser Ada calls for business support for her latest campaign

Reassurance given to schools and £2.8m boost for small businesses

Public realm improvements outside Stoke-on-Trent train station

Craig rewarded with Directorship at growing financial service company

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