Stoke-on-Trent City Council6 hrs ago'Realistic' plan for city centre's future unveiledA new leisure centre, a bus rapid transit system and hundreds of new homes are proposed in the plan.6 hrs ago4 days agoCouncil budget with £10.5m bailout loan approvedThe move has drawn criticism from some members who describe the authority as a "pay-day loan council".4 days ago6 days agoFourth Tory councillor defects to ReformCarl Edwards says he has watched "promise after promise broken" by his former party.6 days ago7 days agoBeauty spot bought 'to stop anyone building on it'Stoke-on-Trent City Council has acquired the land from St Modwen for an undisclosed sum.7 days ago18 Feb 2026Council faces £6.3m overspend as tax set to riseThe authority said the overspend was largely being driven by the high cost of children in care.18 Feb 202618 Feb 2026£5m contract signed to transform pottery museumPreparatory works have been completed and main construction works will begin this month, the city council said.18 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Councillor condemns 'hurtful' online abuseMaxine Clark says she was targeted by people who made derogatory comments about her appearance.17 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Council welcomes government funding increaseThe council's leader says the additional money would help to tackle some financial challenges.11 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Support offered after Wedgwood job cutsUnion bosses describe the news as "another body blow" for the ceramics industry.6 Feb 2026...
