Parents registering their new born babies for the first time will soon be able to get their hands on a free library card for their little one. Stoke-on-Trent Libraries have been awarded £3,925 from Arts Council England and Libraries Connected for the My First Library Card initiative. The scheme will see registrars invite families to […]
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Disabled bus pass holders travelling to work, college or university will soon be able to travel for free before 9.30am on weekdays. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is currently part of the government-funded English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) which allows free travel after 9.30am on weekdays for residents eligible for a disabled or elderly bus pass.
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There is still time to have your say to help shape the future of local government in Southern and Mid Staffordshire. A survey was launched late last month (July) by six councils covering the Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, Stafford Borough and Tamworth council areas asking residents, businesses and organisations for their
An appeal has been launched to trace relatives of two of the city’s most decorated First World War heroes. The city council is appealing for help to find people related to John Rhodes and Ernest Egerton – ahead of special commemorative events this November. Lance-Sergeant John Harold Rhodes, of Packmoor is the most
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Looping Group (“Looping”), the leading European operator of regional leisure parks confirms the acquisition of Waterworld Leisure Group who operate Waterworld Leisure Resort, one of the most iconic indoor waterparks in England. Discussions between Looping Group and Waterworld’s owners began over a year ago, with the shared vision of ensuring the long-term growth and success
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The Government must commit to using UK made pottery at British embassies across the globe in order to show it backs the country’s ceramics industry and its workers. GMB General Secretary Gary Smith made the call in a letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy. [1] The union is campaigning for protection against the spiralling energy
Premium British lifestyle brand, Crew Clothing has today announced the opening of its latest store in Trentham, Staffordshire. IT Opened its doors on Thursday 7th August, the new 1700sqft space will join Crew’s extensive portfolio of high-street stores. The new store follows the announcement of several new locations earlier this year, with stores having recently
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A highly successful business rate discount scheme, which is helping attract dozens of companies and thousands of high-quality jobs to a key employment site, is set to be extended until 2031. The Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone (CVEZ), which is a three-mile corridor based in the heart of the city alongside the A500 and extends into
People are to have their say on a 20-year development plan which sets out a sustainable vision for the growth and prosperity of Stoke-on-Trent. The council is set to ask the public to consult on its draft Local Plan 2020-2040 over a six-week period this Autumn. It outlines the authority’s vision for housing, the economy,
Stoke-on-Trent City Council can confirm it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a four-year-old girl at Waterworld. The council’s environmental health team are working with the police and the privately-run venue to undertake a full health and safety investigation. Police were called to Waterworld on Festival Way at around 4.20pm yesterday (Aug 4th)
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