Stoke-on-Trent CC

We’ve seized more than £250,000 of illegal tobacco and vapes. Our Trading Standards team joined Staffordshire Police for a major operation targeting the illegal tobacco trade across Stoke-on-Trent. Read more here: orlo.uk/JrjQU

Our Trading Standards team have seized illegal goods worth millions off our streets in the last year. This has included unsafe electrical goods, toys, baby products and illegal tobacco. Read more here: orlo.uk/UTyJ2

Our Trading Standards team have ordered two persistent offenders to close after they continued to sell illegal tobacco. The two shops were mini markets, which were acting as a front to sell these products. Click here to read more: orlo.uk/BDHMM

We are continuing to support rough sleepers and give them long term, tailored care. The Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP) – backed by government funding – will be continuing until March 2029 at least. Read more here: orlo.uk/nwYDJ

🏠 We’ve evicted a tenant from a property in Goldenhill following a serious criminal conviction. 🤝 This work is part of our commitment to making our city’s streets safer and more family friendly. 👉 Read more here: orlo.uk/cyMVB

We’ve ordered a shop to close after 1,200 packs of illegal tobacco were seized. Our Trading Standards team found a store in Burslem was selling illegal tobacco despite repeated warnings. We’re cracking down on illegal tobacco. Read more here: orlo.uk/2SYzF

We are taking clear steps to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in the city. Targeted action and closer collaboration with local health services will improve rates of STIs and unwanted pregnancies. Read more here: orlo.uk/Eo3Z7

We’re taking steps to secure early years and SEND provision in Bentilee. Our proposals will keep nursery places in the community while increasing specialist SEND support. You’ll have a chance to have your say as plans move forward. Read more here: orlo.uk/B5aAo

👮 Our Trading Standards team and Staffordshire Police have carried out an exercise aimed at tackling the supply of illegal tobacco. Five premises were visited and over £14,000 of illegal tobacco was seized. 👉 Read more here: orlo.uk/Q84TJ

Bookings for Easter HAF are now live! We are providing more than 10,000 opportunities with The Hubb Foundation for children to have fun this Easter. Read more and access the booking site here: orlo.uk/0voKU

More padel courts are coming to Stoke-on-Trent – with new facilities opening at Fenton Manor. We’re working in partnership with Ace Padel to open the new courts for the fastest growing sport in the UK. Read more here: orlo.uk/gDeoK

🇬🇧 Local veterans and armed forces officers can now get gym memberships for 30% off! No joining fees – just come to Fenton Manor, the Wallace or Dimensions and verify yourself. 👉 Read more about the offer here: orlo.uk/mMp9Z

We have closed five shops in the city after sales were made to underage children and illegal vapes and cigarettes were seized. Our Trading Standards have removed over £57,000 worth of illegal products and carried out test purchases. Read more here: orlo.uk/Xpic0

The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is getting ready to welcome visitors back with a new display chosen by the people who know the collection best. The museum’s £5 million transformation will be ongoing with managed entry in place. For more information: orlo.uk/m9Hrx

We’re opening all six libraries for World Book Day to celebrate the power of storytelling and hand out FREE resources. There will be a professional storyteller at each library, as well as activities and all children will get a free book. Read more: orlo.uk/4GrjL

We had a really strong response to our Centenary Restoration Fund – with more than 600 votes cast. Individuals and community groups put forward sites they want to see restored. Read more: orlo.uk/u4kZX

We’re setting out long-term plans to improve the city's leisure facilities. We’ve got a clear vision, with priorities including essential improvements that will ensure facilities are high quality and fit for purpose. Read more here: orlo.uk/Jt5L7

We’re reviewing access arrangements on Sherborne Close, Longton as part of work to improve traffic flow. We have two options to consider, both of which we hope will reduce disruption when nearby roads are closed. To have your say, click here: orlo.uk/A547j

We’ve completed specialist repairs to Tunstall’s historic Grade II listed Clock Tower. A specialist clock repair company worked alongside our Repairs and Maintenance Service to make the tower chime once more. You can read more here: orlo.uk/aBQSI

We’ve closed down a shop in Stoke and seized thousands of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes. We have been working to crack down on illegal tobacco - keeping it off our streets and making sure our communities are safe. Read more here: orlo.uk/QwgeZ