Laura Watson

Marketing and Communications Executive at @SOTCityCouncil. Former Business Editor at The Sentinel and @Sotlive (all views are my own)

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

Goods Yard is delivering an early Christmas present for Stoke-on-Trent by hitting its targets to support the local economy and create dozens of jobs.

And there will be plenty more exciting economy-boosting announcements in the New Year!

Read more: https://t.co/IAKZbsuAvt

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

Great news!

Residents can enjoy improved access to work, healthcare, retail & more with eight new bus journeys.

The new journeys will launch from as early as this month & are part of our wider commitment to improving public transport in the city.

👉 https://t.co/UZYrcBnHn0

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

Over the last 18 months, we’ve delivered 336 energy efficiency measures to 254 homes as part of a £2.6m investment.
To mark this, we joined our contractor Broad Oak Properties in donating 254 boxes of mince pies to the @OnFoodbank.

👉 Full story: https://t.co/I0eLQQQF7s

[The Bear Pit TV @TheBearPitTV]

THE BRITISH CHAMPION 🇬🇧 @NathanHeaney

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

🏠We want to ensure all of our residents can live in safe, dry and warm homes.

❌This afternoon, we’ve launched a major campaign to tackle damp and mould in our housing stock.

👉More details: https://t.co/aYXm4VJKYk

⬇️Here’s councillor @Chris4LMHS with more information...

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

⭐️FLY HIGH⭐️

We’ve launched a new grant scheme for start-up businesses in Stoke-on-Trent.
So if you've ever dreamed of running your own business or you've just started one, get in touch with us.
Grants of £500 - £3000 are up for grabs.

Apply today👉 https://t.co/vyDqLQc2iR

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

Great news! Stoke-on-Trent has been chosen as one of only nine #HeritagePlaces in the UK.

This means we’ll be receiving a share of £200m from The @HeritageFundM_E over the next 10 years to invest in our heritage and culture.

👇Here’s @CllrAshworth with the details👇

[Pete Stonier 📸 @whitehillpete]

Great show in today's paper @fslconsult @potteriestiles #Heritage #potteries #HeritageDay

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

🥳Happy #OatcakeDay

❓What's your favourite oatcake filling?

🙈Maybe you like something a little controversial?

👇Here's our (un)official ranking!

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

🏞️LOVE PARKS WEEK🏞️

Today is the start of #LoveParksWeek which celebrates parks, green spaces, & the dedicated volunteers & workers that look after them all year round.

Here is a selection of pics of our parks across Stoke-on-Trent; which is your favourite?

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We've partnered with @NationalHways in a bid to tackle the challenges faced by our road network.

We will work together to ensure motorists using the A500 and the A50 can travel safely and efficiently around the city.

👉Full story: https://t.co/7kk33DVntm

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

Work is progressing on a brand new retirement complex in #StokeonTrent.
@EQUANS_Official is building the £18.9m facility in Chell Heath on behalf of the city council.
The complex will offer independent living solutions for people aged 55+

👉Full story: https://t.co/JCkUhxOhvY

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the brand new Invest in Stoke-on-Trent service will be attending @UKREiiF

This year we’ll be in the New Dock Hall at stand C40.

We’d like to extend our thanks to our sponsors @kiergroup, @Pagabo_, @StaffsUniIOE and @GlancyNicholls #UKREiiF2023

[Genr8 Developments @Genr8D]

Delighted that @SoTCityCouncil asked us to organise a King's Coronation weekend at @SmithfieldST1 as one of the official Big Screen sites. 👑
Fingers crossed for sunshine for what's set to be a great event.

[Laura Watson @Laura_James88]

@whitehillpete @DougieMacStoke Would you expect anything less?!

[Laura Watson @Laura_James88]

Absolutely honoured to be a part of @DougieMacStoke 50th birthday celebrations 🎉 and super proud to have them in my home town #dougiemacis50

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

Do you have a fantastic idea that will support residents, businesses and communities across Stoke-on-Trent?

We are giving away £6 million of #UKSPF money to help you in your efforts to supercharge the city.

Get your applications in today!

Visit https://t.co/vyDqLQcA8p

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This new image shows the early vision for the City Central Library.
Plans to redevelop the site include 96 apartments, a gym and nursery facilities and, subject to planning approval, a restaurant and leisure facilities.

👉Full story: https://t.co/KDrUUFphPZ

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

The @ukhomeoffice has reconfirmed commitment to Stoke-on-Trent with plans for a long-term base in the city.

The government department is looking to deliver an office facility in the city centre - ready for occupation in 2027

Read the full story here: https://t.co/1JI1n7Bkh2

[Stoke-on-Trent CC @SoTCityCouncil]

Organisations from across Stoke-on-Trent are being invited to apply for a share of £6m government funding.

The city has secured almost £9.5m from the #UKSPF to support projects which will benefit the local area over the next two years.

Full story here: https://t.co/uNNAM2C68W