Stoke-on-Trent City Council Archives

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Library services in Longton, Meir and Tunstall have welcomed the return of customers to browse and borrow books in person again. The service was temporarily suspended during the pandemic but has now resumed. The use of a public computer for up to one hour per day and access to a photocopier is also available. The […]

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

29th September 2020

LED lighting scheme to save thousands and boost the environment

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New energy-efficient LED lights have been installed in nine council buildings across Stoke-on-Trent – in a move to use less energy and save thousands of pounds every year. The initiative between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Siemens Smart Infrastructure has seen a total of 5,440 LED luminaires installed, providing annual savings of £205,663 and cutting...

Local Information, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

25th September 2020

Potteries Museum and Art Gallery welcomes back vistors

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The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is welcoming back visitors following its temporary closure due to national coronavirus restrictions. The museum is preparing to open from 10am on Monday, September 28. Following national guidance and the latest coronavirus updates from the government, there will be a number of measures in place to ensure the site […]

Community News, Local News

25th September 2020

Improvements under way at Tunstall Park

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Work on a £729,000 restoration project at Tunstall Park – that will improve the venue for young and old visitors alike – is now under way. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is delivering the investment into the venue, also known as Victoria Park, which is one of the city’s heritage parks and is Grade II listed. The […]

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

22nd September 2020

Residents reminded ‘Together – We Recycle’

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Stoke-on-Trent Residents are being reminded that recycling correctly is vital to protecting the environment. This Recycle Week (21-27 September, 2020) Stoke-on-Trent City Council is highlighting the most common recycling mistakes residents across the city make. When contaminated loads of recycling are found, it can potentially result in the whole lorry full...

Community News, Local Information, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

21st September 2020

New champions for heritage and allotments

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Two city councillors have been appointed to roles to champion Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage and thriving allotments facilities. Councillor James Smith has been announced as heritage champion, taking on the role from deputy council leader Daniel Jellyman. And councillor Lesley Adams has been appointed as allotments champion, a new role created in response to the...

Community News, Local Information, Local News

18th September 2020

Steelwork flying up at new Spitfire gallery

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Work on the stunning new glass gallery that is set to become home to the Stoke-on-Trent’s Spitfire has hit new heights. Large sections of steelwork on the £6.5 million museum extension can now be seen rising above the hoardings next to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, in the city centre, as the regeneration project […]

Community News, Local News, Stoke-on-Trent

2nd September 2020

Allotments flourish during lockdown

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Kingsfield allotments in Basford have been awarded the top accolade once again in a 2020 allotment competition. The allotment site was judged to be the best small allotment site this year, following judging that took place virtually early this month. The site also won the same award in 2019 in the Stoke-on-Trent City Council run […]

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

28th August 2020

New council campaign under way to recruit 40 children’s services staff

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A new campaign is underway to recruit social workers and other children’s services workers at Stoke-on-Trent City Council. The campaign called Shape Stoke’s Future aims to recruit more than 40 permanent members of staff to jobs where traditionally there is a shortage. The issue isn’t a Stoke-on-Trent specific one – there is a shortage of […]

Local Information, Stoke-on-Trent

21st August 2020

Provisional results show increase in GCSE attainment

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Students across Stoke-on-Trent have scored GCSE successes as the percentage of passes in key subjects went up, according to provisional results. A total of 2,489 pupils completed GCSE courses at 14 schools and academies in Stoke-on-Trent. The results show that 64 per cent of students achieved good grades (grades nine to four, the equivalent of […]

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Customers can browse and borrow books in person at three Stoke-on-Trent libraries

LED lighting scheme to save thousands and boost the environment

Potteries Museum and Art Gallery welcomes back vistors

Improvements under way at Tunstall Park

Residents reminded ‘Together – We Recycle’

New champions for heritage and allotments

Steelwork flying up at new Spitfire gallery

Allotments flourish during lockdown

New council campaign under way to recruit 40 children’s services staff

Provisional results show increase in GCSE attainment

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