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No support for ‘super council’ proposal
A district council considering supporting a single North Staffordshire ‘super authority’ has been told its proposal is not backed by a key member.
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Generous Jim and local businesses keep Victorian clock ticking over at museum
The 130-year-old timepiece, which sat in the tower of the municipal hall in Newcastle, has been repaired thanks to generous donations from Freeman of the Borough Jim Worgan and four local businesses.
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A new era for Ryecroft as blueprint plans are revealed
New 'blueprint' plans are revealed for Ryecroft
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Council escalates formal complaint about Walleys Quarry regulation
Formal complaint regarding the EA's regulation of Walleys Quarry to be escalated to ombudsman.
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Council stands ready with county leaders to help Ukrainian evacuees
The Council has joined with all local authorities in Staffordshire to highlight their collective readiness and ability to help those fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Council provides practical support to help the people of Ukraine
It is providing “We Stand With Ukraine” with a shop unit in Newcastle town centre, free of charge, to use as a collection point for community donations to the war-torn country.
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New tax check scheme for taxi drivers, operators and scrap metal dealers
The government is putting in place new tax requirements for applications to certain licences.
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Council calls for new owner to take urgent action at Sky Building
Council Leader Simon Tagg has written to Build4Learning Ltd requesting that the Council’s and community’s concerns are urgently addressed.
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Council sends official complaint to EA over regulatory failure at Walleys Quarry
Further steps are being taken to try and resolve the ongoing and persistent issues with foul smells coming from the problem landfill site in Silverdale.
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Museum receives special gift on Arthur Berry's birthday
Cynthia Berry - the widow of the Lowry of the Potteries - has kindly donated "The Backs" to the Brampton Museum to mark his 97th birthday.
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Castle Artisan Market wins national recognition
Castle Artisan Market's success has been recognised in national awards
