Mohammed Pervez
Mohammed Pervez, Leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Philip Atkins, Leader of Staffordshire County Council have today (Thursday) announced that Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Staffordshire County Council and private sector partners have agreed a new framework for the future development of the economy of the city and Staffordshire.
Stoke-on-Trent City Councillors today [Thursday] backed plans to scrap the controversial NSRP, putting hundreds of jobs at risk in the City. At a meeting of the Full Council, elected members backed plans to form a new Local Enterprise Partnership [LEP] with neighbours Staffordshire County Council. Councillors also voiced concern about historical problems between the County Council and the City when trying to get Stoke-on-Trent's fair share of any joint funded venture. Four proposals had been put
I was incensed to read the comments made by Newcastle-under-Lyme Councillor Ashley Howells in today's Sentinel. He said: [quote]"I am extremely sorry that I made a personal response on Twitter which has been misinterpreted and then sadly misrepresented by others.
Townsend Carnival – 24th July
21 Jul 2010
The Townsend Carnival takes place this Saturday 24th July, 10.30am – 4.00pm, at Mitchell High School. Rumour has it that this carnival, organized by Townsend Community Residents’ Association, is a most vibrant event and certainly one not to miss. Entry is free and there are activities for all generations, music and family sports and games.
Part 2 - Pervez Becomes Council Leader.
The leaders of the 4 main political parties in Stoke-on-Trent City Council announced this afternoon that they are going to form a coalition cabinet. The cabinet will be made up of 5 Labour members, 2 City Independents, 2 Conservative Independent Alliance and one LibDem.
I must be really sad me! But, I have to say I'm really looking forward to this week and reporting on the shenanigans of Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Thursday's Annual Council meeting should be a belter.
Everyone seems to believe that a deal has already been done to form a coalition of the Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem and Independent Groups to run Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Although Labour are thrilled to have increased their numbers on the council they actually gained more than they thought and it has given them a big headache.
Group Leaders Interviews RE: Coalition Agreement
18 May 2010
Following the news that Stoke-on-Trent is set to be run by a 4-party coalition, we are pleased to bring you some exclusive Audio Interviews with the group leaders concerned. Mohammed Pervez [Labour], Kieran Clarke [Lib Dem], Brian Ward [City Independents] and Mike Barnes on behalf of one of the parties likely to be in opposition, the Non-Aligned Group, all give their thoughts on this pioneering move to share the responsibility for the running of the council in what is thought to be one of the mo
There has been much speculation as to whether the Labour Group on Stoke-on-Trent City Council will abdicate their political responsibility and opt to remain in opposition for the most difficult period of the Authorities history.
