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Staffordshire's biggest business news service. Produced by @StaffsChambers and @icreationltd
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🗞️ @StaffsChambers is urging businesses to share their views on three emerging proposals for how local government could be reorganised across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent - a decision that will shape services, investment and growth for decades to come. https://t.co/3TJSyxwp54
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce is urging businesses to share their views on four emerging proposals for how local government could be reorganised across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent — a...
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Communities across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are set to benefit from a major funding boost for arts and heritage projects, with new investment announced for creative organisations, historic sites and a heritage restoration scheme. https://t.co/XKdztcZLQ3
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Communities across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are set to benefit from a major funding boost for arts and heritage projects, with new investment announced for creative organisations, historic...
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Plans have been submitted for a UK-first green AI data centre at the historic Spode Works in Stoke-on-Trent. https://t.co/KpTJa7hbWr
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Plans have been submitted for a UK-first green AI data centre at the historic Spode Works in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Breaking: @JCBmachines has announced a £100 million investment in new ‘ultra-modern’ manufacturing facilities at its global headquarters in Rocester, confirming its commitment to its 8,000-strong UK workforce. https://t.co/Qi6fgumkxB
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JCB has announced a £100 million investment in new 'ultra-modern' manufacturing facilities at its global headquarters in Rocester, confirming its commitment to its 8,000-strong UK workforce.
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𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Iconic sculpture Capo - the brick built head of Josiah Wedgwood - has returned to Festival Park this morning. Contractors are currently installing the artwork of the master potter at the site of his former home, the Grade II-listed Etruria Hall.
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A union has described plans to cut almost 70 full-time equivalent roles at University of Staffordshire as ‘deeply concerning’, adding a request for management to reconsider the proposals. https://t.co/J12ATFcjV2
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A union has described plans to cut almost 70 full-time equivalent roles at University of Staffordshire as 'deeply concerning', adding a request for management to reconsider the proposals.
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Thank you, Staffordshire! 🙌🏽 Record-breaking delegate numbers filled @UttoxeterRaces today for Let's Do Business 2025. A huge thank you to our keynote speakers, exhibitors and delegates who joined us to celebrate the strength of our local business community.
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🚀 The countdown is 𝗢𝗡 - one week to go! Over 1,000 Staffordshire businesses will join us at @UttoxeterRaces next Thursday for the return of Let's Do Business. Grab your free delegate ticket ➡️ https://t.co/e4iyDlLmnb
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The rare muffle kiln at Hanley’s fire-hit Falcon Pottery should never have been demolished, according to a city council response under the Freedom of Information Act. https://t.co/r0qG6GiOcz
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The rare muffle kiln at Hanley’s fire-hit Falcon Pottery should never have been demolished, according to a city council response under the Freedom of Information Act.
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The muffle kiln at Weatherby’s Falcon Pottery in Hanley, which was once used for firing decorated pottery, has been razed to the ground during emergency safety works after the site was severely damaged in two blazes earlier this year. https://t.co/3S3msKLvi3
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A unique kiln has been left as ‘a pile of bricks’ following demolition work at a fire-hit former pottery factory.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council are both calling for nominations of suitable sites that could be used for housing, employment, retail or ‘social infrastructure’ like schools. https://t.co/maCKKfFFGE
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Two North Staffordshire councils are urging landowners, businesses and developers to come forward with brownfield sites that could be considered in their respective Local Plans.
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𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗴𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁: Fiskars confirms workers are on full pay as support comes in and plea for help for ceramics industry is renewed. https://t.co/aQg2rtKuRB
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Workers put on temporary leave while production is paused at Wedgwood’s factory in Barlaston are receiving full-pay and support, it has been confirmed.
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BREAKING NEWS Production at Wedgwood in Barlaston is to be paused for up to 90 days with 70 employees placed on temporary leave. Read more:
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Production at Wedgwood’s Staffordshire factory is to be paused for up to 90 days with 70 employees placed on temporary leave, it was revealed this morning.
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Staffordshire Moorlands District Council bought the long-established market in Cheadle last autumn after its main buildings were found to be in poor condition, lacking heating, ventilation, decent toilets and modern facilities. https://t.co/q3BtkfDCFE
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A high street indoor and outdoor market is set to be redeveloped to focus on food and retail to act as a ‘catalyst’ for town centre regeneration.
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Longton town centre is set to benefit from a major £1.9 million investment to improve public spaces, boost transport links and attract more visitors. https://t.co/5ybXzWzvyC
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Longton town centre is set to benefit from a major £1.9 million investment to improve public spaces, boost transport links and attract more visitors.
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Business leaders have called on councils in Staffordshire to “reach a swift consensus” on local government reorganisation, warning that uncertainty risks holding the county back. https://t.co/1Q0TYHUYxI
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Business leaders have called on councils in Staffordshire to “reach a swift consensus” on local government reorganisation, warning that uncertainty risks holding the county back.
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We’re delighted to reveal our third speaker for Let’s Do Business 2025 - Stoke-on-Trent’s history-making boxing hero, @NathanHeaney 🥊 Nathan will join over 1,000 Staffordshire businesses for a day of networking and business insights. Tickets are free 🎫 https://t.co/L8vcibI7Oh
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Etruscan Square, in Hanley, is mentioned in the draft Local Plan as a key opportunity to help broaden and diversify Stoke-on-Trent City Centre's offer. https://t.co/oREMlQjJUD
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Businesses are being encouraged to have their say on a 20-year vision set out for Stoke-on-Trent.
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Stoke-on-Trent ceramics manufacturer Churchill China has reported a fall in profits as tough trading conditions continue to hit the global hospitality sector. https://t.co/UHuOyuvHPx
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Stoke-on-Trent ceramics manufacturer Churchill China has reported a fall in profits as tough trading conditions continue to hit the global hospitality sector.
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