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From: Karen Steel Sent: 24 September 2014 16:12 To: PR and Comms Subject: Advertising on 6 Towns Radio

Just spotted this on Facebook and thought I would send it round in case it matches anyone’s campaigns http://www.6towns.co.uk/advertise-us.html#.VCLe-_9wbIU

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From: Jeremy M. Herbert Sent: 24 September 2013 15:08 To: Tony Oakman; Charles Stewart; Ruth Jenkins; Deborah Griffiths Cc: Andrew Brunt; Tracey Harrison; John van de Laarschot Subject: RE: Interview on Problem Families

Entirely understood. If we can suggest topics, fit the member and the officer to the topic and plan this weeks in advance, then this will work better.

Could the team come up with topics and angles and I can propose these to Philip to plan into their schedule weeks in advance?

Here is what I have suggested in the past. No 1 has been done.

1. Energy – this one he wants to do next Wednesday night based on our front page today in the Sentinel – ECO energy insulation of hundreds of homes. Seems a perfect fit for Andy Platt – plus it is the day after we go live with out CBM – Six Towns knows nothing of this yet. Other guests would be energy academics, business leaders, fuel poverty campaigners etc. 2. Business – brining in LEP reps, progressive business people, business academics and of course a cabinet member. Issues – try to focus on companies that are thriving – hopes for new business, regeneration aspiration – reality checks. Perhaps hosted at Michelin or 3. Education and innovation – future generations of creatives – perhaps hosted at one of our new revamped schools or the University. Making the links between investing in education, schools, links to business – students with great ideas etc. 4. Environment – Stoke as a great place to live – our parks, green spaces, biodiversity, the Village Show and allotments, community groups, gardening competition and Chelsea, cycling and transport. Green companies and new business opportunities – hence link into other areas. Perhaps at Burslem Park. 5. Community and housing – rebuilding the community spirit, neighbourhoods – community groups, housing associations, architecture experts – local community centre where we are investing in homes.

Other suggestions could be :

1. Fostering and adoption – issues, difficulties, cultural issues personal stories and challenges for the future. 2. Culture – what role for art, music and culture in the future of the city. Our new artists. Cermaics. Is it the role of business or the council?

Any other ideas and comments please?

Regards

Jeremy

From: Tony Oakman Sent: 24 September 2013 14:57 To: Charles Stewart; Jeremy M. Herbert; Ruth Jenkins; Deborah Griffiths Cc: Andrew Brunt; Tracey Harrison; John van de Laarschot Subject: Re: Interview on Problem Families

1 For the record looking at the email trail this is confusing two issues.

In essence, I fully support the positives and merits of good media relationship, that's a given.

What is an issue is about priority, purpose and relevance as discussed at CDB this am. The specifics for me still to be clarified :

1. What is the County's involvement in 6 town radio, who are they fielding any links back to PCC?

2. Given lack of portfolio holder engagement, I don't want the business getting caught in the cross fire of member / officer led approach ? This is particularly true in regard to early intervention/ prevention aspects which is high on the PCC agenda, which may or may not be relevant to the conversation and which is fraught with political sensitivities.

2. What is the angle and purpose of the approach? Are we fielding the right officer ?

We are keen to work in partnership to develop positive media promotion, if we can get clarification and assurances we will be fine. Tony

From: Charles Stewart Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 02:32 PM To: Jeremy M. Herbert; Ruth Jenkins; Tony Oakman; Deborah Griffiths Cc: Andrew Brunt; Tracey Harrison Subject: RE: Interview on Problem Families

Tony – I think this is worth a go ….

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From: Jeremy M. Herbert Sent: 24 September 2013 09:45 To: Ruth Jenkins; Tony Oakman; Deborah Griffiths Cc: Charles Stewart; Andrew Brunt; Tracey Harrison Subject: RE: Interview on Problem Families

Dear all,

I understand your concerns, but I genuinely believe that positive engagement is the only way to get the media on our side. I think the risks of non-engagement are greater and create hostility and lack of trust on both sides.

6 Towns is a small community radio station. It’s quirky but it’s a good practise ground for officers and councillors with minimum risk – but also they do have an influence with thousands of followers in the social media field.

By providing regular help and support to he has really started to be more appreciative of the work we do and wants to work with to develop a series of programmes on issues that we are involved in. We have been successful so far not only in getting some positive coverage but also in building a more positive and sympathetic relationship with a local opinion former, even if his personal views may not be entirely politically correct. PR is as much about diplomacy and relationship development as message management.

Very best wishes

Jeremy

From: Ruth Jenkins Sent: 24 September 2013 09:26 To: Jeremy M. Herbert; Tony Oakman; Deborah Griffiths Subject: Re: Interview on Problem Families

I don't think Tony is keen for us to put officers forward for this radio forum. It seems potentially a risky strategy. I have copied in Tony for info also.

Ruth

From: Jeremy M. Herbert Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 09:03 AM To: Ruth Jenkins Subject: RE: Interview on Problem Families

Ruth,

Yes its going ahead. Just no-one from the council yet. The County Council have put someone forward now. I spoke to Cllr Hassall and she can’t make it. I also rang Paula Hammond and she hasn’t responded yet.

Ref the comms below when it says Tony doesn’t want it on the agenda, does that mean of the meeting or he doesn’t want us to do the interview at all?

Regards

Jeremy

From: Ruth Jenkins Sent: 23 September 2013 18:46 To: Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: FW: Interview on Problem Families

Fyi

I assume this is not going ahead?

Ruth

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From: Deborah Griffiths Sent: 23 September 2013 16:07 To: Ruth Jenkins Subject: RE: Interview on Problem Families 3

Ruth Tony doesn’t want this on the agenda. Can you/someone speak to her direct please. Thanks Deb.

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From: Ruth Jenkins Sent: 20 September 2013 11:16 To: Jeremy M. Herbert Cc: Tony Oakman; Deborah Griffiths Subject: RE: Interview on Problem Families

I understand Cllr Hassell is on leave. I assume this is not going ahead?

We have portfolio meeting so will check with Tony if he wants it on the agenda.?

Thanks

Ruth Ruth Jenkins | Interim Head of Localities People Services Directorate City of Stoke-on-Trent PO Box 631, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1HH t 01782 235342 m e [email protected] stoke.gov.uk

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From: Jeremy M. Herbert Sent: 20 September 2013 09:25 To: Ruth Jenkins Subject: RE: Interview on Problem Families

Ruth,

Thanks very much. Who should brief Cllr Hassall on the broader issues – or do you think she is well up to speed on this stuff. Sorry – not my area before so I don’t know much about it myself.

Regards

Jeremy

From: Ruth Jenkins Sent: 20 September 2013 09:24 To: Jeremy M. Herbert Cc: Julie Griffin; Ammie Ghaley Subject: RE: Interview on Problem Families

4 I have copied in Julie as she may be able to identify a family, plus Ammie who has a young person with a positive experience.

Ruth

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From: Jeremy M. Herbert Sent: 19 September 2013 15:29 To: Gwen Hassall Cc: Ruth Jenkins Subject: Interview on Problem Families

Cllr Hassall,

I have been working on trying to bring 6 Towns Radio round to being more positive and it appears to be working. has parted company with because he feels is too “intellectual” and has started to rely on us more and more to help him with his debate programmes on Wednesday nights.

Cllrs Shotton, Platt and Pender have all done programmes and have all been positive about their reception and at 6 Towns has been nothing but complementary about our willingness to get involved in community broadcasting.

can be challenging at times, but it is better to engage with him than allow those less enthusiastic and positive to set the agenda. The Leader has backed this approach. has 2,500 Twitter followers too – so he positive views of our engagement with him feed out to the wider community.

Next week’s Wednesday night debate is all about “Problem Families” and social dislocation. Can you do this one. tells me the County aren’t playing ball with him, so we have the field to ourselves.

I am busy trying to get a briefing on what we are doing on this front from Ruth Jenkins – and perhaps someone who has been through the system and come out well motivated with their life turned round. I was hoping she might be able to provide an expert to support you.

I am also contacting the Uni to get an academic in to provide another insight.

If we can get someone from the charity world too that would be great.

Best wishes

Jeremy

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5 Civic Centre Glebe Street Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1HH t 01782 232621 e [email protected] stoke.gov.uk

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From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 26 September 2013 16:37 To: Subject: FW: Staffordshire Personalities Wanted For Radio Series Attachments: .docx; P JPG

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-----Original Message----- From: Sent: 26 September 2013 14:19 To: 'Kerryanne Clancy' Subject: Staffordshire Personalities Wanted For Radio Series

For Immediate Release

Date: 26 September 2013

Staffordshire Personalities Wanted for Radio Series

I'm presently seeking new and exciting Staffordshire personalities to interview for my second series of 'Music of My Years' for Cre8 Radio for 2014.

In the first series we had the legendary broadcaster, Doug Wood, who was celebrating 30 years as a radio presenter broadcasting to Staffordshire and Cheshire via Signal Radio, Moorelands Radio and beyond; local artist, Tracy Henham, the former actor and TV star and now the Director for Media and performing Arts at SOT College, Charles Bartholomew and the indispensible, robust Burslem ceramicist, Norman Tempest, Md of Royal Stafford.

As well as choosing their five favourite records, talking about their life and work, Guests get to pick an object - living or dead - which they feel best sums up their life.

In the past we've had an oak tree courtesy of Charles; a painting of the Radio Caroline ship thanks to Doug, a rather moving and incredibly powerful poem from Tracy and a famous teapot as featured in Sex In The City from Norman.

For this new series, I've decided to introduce one or two new features.

The first has to do with the programme duration. Instead of 30 minutes, it was suggested I extend it to 60 minutes with more music and lots more chat.

To this end, rather than the customary five tracks, I've now upped that to 7.

The second new and intriguing feature I've introduced is the 'picture Reminds me' section, in which guests - if they so wish - are invited to bring along a few of their favourite personal photographs from their album archives marking memorable moments in their lives to share with listeners.

Who will it be choosing their tracks and picking their objects next time round? Cast your votes and keep spreading the word and who knows...

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From: Jeremy M. Herbert Sent: 01 October 2013 17:44 To: Andy Platt Subject: 6 Towns

Cllr Platt,

6 Towns next debate next Wednesday 9th, is about recycling. They are going to have Newcastle BC in to ask them about the number of containers they have – a record for the UK. wants to talk about recycling and waste – might be a good opportunity to talk about the whole energy mix, plastic bag taxes proposed by government, issues of tipping and caring for the streets, energy associated with making good use of waste materials etc.

Are you available?

Regards

Jeremy

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From: Jeremy M. Herbert Sent: 01 October 2013 18:20 To: Subject: Interviews

I’ve been in touch with Neil Dawson of FoE and am awaiting his answer about recycling. I’ve also contacted Andy Platt. I reckon you could also get someone out from one of the furniture recycling operations. I’ll have a dig around on that front when I return.

Also worth talking about the plastic bag charge that is being proposed.

Issues you could also include in this broadcast are:

• Biodigestion of food waste to create energy. • Composting. • Landfill v energy from waste recycling. • Does recycling have to mean sending stuff to China – isn’t this worse in the lifecycle of energy use? • Why can’t we recycle here in Britain? How about getting someone in from a recycling company? • Food waste from supermarkets – why do we throw so much away in the first place? • Refunds on bottles – why can’t we organise that again? • Consumer society – can we square mass consumerism and litter, waste etc • The throw away society – is this something bigger about how we live our lives. • McDonalds and fast food nation. Take away lifestyles. Does this cheapen our high streets – what should we do about it? • Encouraging families to cook and eat at home – links to health and social stability etc. • The business context – invite someone from the Chamber of Trade. • Dumping of waste/fly tipping – links to organised crime – fines and prosecutions? Put them in the stocks?

Other programme ideas.

1. Business – brining in LEP reps, progressive business people, business academics and of course a cabinet member. Issues – try to focus on companies that are thriving – hopes for new business, regeneration aspiration – reality checks. 2. Education – perhaps hosted at one of our new revamped schools or the University. Making the links between investing in education, schools, links to business – students with great ideas etc. The next generation their hopes and aspirations. A youth show here perhaps. Where do they see the future for the city. 3. The natural world – Stoke as a great place to live – our parks, green spaces, biodiversity, the Village Show and allotments, community groups, gardening competition and Chelsea, cycling and transport. Green companies and new business opportunities – hence link into other areas. Perhaps at Burslem Park. 4. Community and housing – rebuilding the community spirit, neighbourhoods – community groups, housing associations, architecture experts – local community centre where we are investing in homes. Housing associations – the £1 house (we have some new residents who would appear I am sure) – how do we change the way we live in our streets. What should the future of housing be. 5. Transport issues – HS2, parking, cycle lanes – god that will always get people going. Links to air pollution, congestion and the economy, the future of economic growth. Funding for major infrastructure – where is it going to come from. Maintaining the existing infrastructure – potholes etc.

Other ideas:

• Tradition – how important is it. Should we look back to the glory days of stoke – or should we look forward and deal with the challenges of the future – are they mutually exclusive. Or can we learn from the past. Does Stoke have a problem with always dwelling in the past? Can you be proud and forward looking at the same time? Is local identity a strength or a weakness? Have things changed so much that we need to start again? That will get them arguing. Take an example – the mines – can we bring them back? • Banking – controversial or what? Do we need small local players – the Credit Unions. (Just met the Director of the local Credit Union and he is keen). Building societies and carpet bagging, independence of banks, ethics and banking. Should we go local with LETS schemes – local currency. Stoke Pound for example? Or is the free market inviolable. Interest rates – if you are saving it’s a big issue right now. • Happiness – what is it? Does it depend on money. GDP or Gross National Happiness. What makes us happy? Religion – bring in some religious speakers. Life’s purpose – perhaps have someone in to talk about humanism. • Food – interview some of the areas restaurateurs – is it good enough. Brewers (the great staffs tradition)and local food producers. Local food and economic impact. Farmers NFU. How do we get kids into food and farming (Someone from the NFU, Reaseheath, the college). Blessed are the cheese makers. High tech v craft production. • New technology – how is it helping – broadband business and new communities – but how is it damaging – porn, isolation and hate mail. How do we control it for the benefit of society – or is this a case where freedom comes first. Computers in schools. Social exclusion for the elderly etc. Big business and big computer contracts with Government. Not really a city council issue but a big issues for everyone. • Culture – is the area producing the great artists of the future. How should the arts be funded. Newcastle Vic. Local art galleries. Moorcrofts and the traditional arts. New artists – the Uni. Musicians and the role of the creative arts in the night time economy. Get someone on playing live on 6 Towns. State support of philanthropy for the arts.

That should give you a few ideas.

Cheers

Jeremy

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From: Cheryl Morris Sent: 02 October 2013 09:14 To: Ciara Hill; John van de Laarschot; Charles Stewart; John Betty; Mohammed Pervez; Robert Carr; 'Carl Marsden Tony Oakman; PR and Comms Subject: WEDNESDAY, October 2 - NOT FOR FORWARDING

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

STAFFING: JEREMY, SUZANNE, AND TRACEY OFF. CRISTIAN IN AND NON WORK DAY FOR BECKY

Sentinel

Shake-up to board of NHS commissioning body – Pg 2 bottom page piece Report on boardroom changes brought in at Stoke-on-Trent Clinical Commissioning Group

It’s a boomtown for rats! – Pg 3 lead story Stoke-on-Trent the ninth worst area in England for rat infestations. Quote from Cllr Bridges

Stoke-on-Trent – Pg 3 right hand column piece Last day to sign petition against plans to drill for gas in Stoke-on-Trent

Strike one! Teaching unions warn of more walk-outs – Pg 5 lead story Union leaders are warning there may be more teacher strikes following walkouts yesterday

Eid festival was rich and varied – Pg 8 letters page letter from Bill Cawleyof Leek praising the Eid festival at Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

Teachers should not be striking – Pg 8 letters page letter from Susan Newman of Penkhull criticising teachers’ strike yesterday

Such a shame to see Stoke now – Pg 9 letters page letter from Paul Simblett of Germany following recent visit showing disappoint in the current state of Stoke-On-Trent City Council

Let’s turn the Potteries into the housing factory of Britain – Pg 10 Mike Wolfe comment piece praising Labour Party pledge to build 200,000 new homes a year by 2020

What are our MPs doing to encourage house building? – Pg 14 lead story asking Stoke-on-Trent MPs what is being done in the city to build more homes

£8.4m ‘Beirut’ project ends – Pg16 lead story Report on the opening of Ingestre Square following a press release and photocall inviting media to attend

Step up – Pg 19 picture story Smallthorne Primary School pupils visit to Haywood Academy

1 It’s a new ball game for Potters ace Geoff – Pg 22 lead story Stoke City star Geoff Cameron at Fenton Manor to promote Premier League 4 Sport

Radio Stoke

8.45am report on Central Business District Meet the Buyer Event. Interview with Council Leader

Web

One News Page Link to Sentinel’s story regarding land sales for CBD

Potteries Eye Link to Sentinel’s story regarding land sales for CBD

Seamless support for small business in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Report looking at support for small businesses in Midland Business News. Cllr Shotton quoted.

Stoke-on-Trent Article in Design Week on British Ceramics Biennial

British Ceramics Biennial showcases the best of British Ceramics Article in Culture 24 on British Ceramics Biennial

Consultation ends BBC news online article to confirm consultation for Mid Staffordshire Hospital Trust ended

Working on PR plan and messaging for CBD, with potential meeting with partners and PR reps after meet the buyer event – CRISTIAN Comms meeting with the Leader – CRISTIAN Feedback to media team on CAPS agenda and start work on comms lines – CRISTIAN Catch-up and planning for media team – ANDREW Consultation documents on Stafford Hospital sent off, co-ordinated response with Newcastle BC – ANDREW Corporate services DMT – ANDREW Leader’s weekly comms meeting – ANDREW Staffordshire Living enquiry into what we are doing to recognise Remembrance Day this year – ANDREW Sentinel enquiry on £1.4m affordability gap in schools PFI maintenance and energy contract – ANDREW Radio Stoke query regarding electronic cigarettes – CHERYL Working on press release for volunteer run café at Burslem – CHERYL Attendance at Public Health SMT – CHERYL Press release on success of Meet the Buyer event – ADAM Press release on joint UHNS response with Newcastle BC – ADAM

Totally Locally Burslem is launching on October 12. The scheme has been hugely successful in Leek and runs regular local and artisan markets. 6 Towns Radio now has 24,300 followers on Twitter so is increasing in presence in the city

What are our MPs doing to encourage house building? – Pg 14 lead story asking Stoke-on-Trent MPs what is being done in the city to build more homes – campaigns being run in conjunction with city council on homes and cleaning up the City. Assistant chief executive met with Sentinel yesterday to confirm

28-day challenge to kick smoking habit - Pg 8 education section lead story on Stoptober campaign Stories to be run through out October as part of stop smoking campaign

2 Radio Stoke looking at electronic cigarettes. Currently unlicensed and city council looking at policy for their use in council buildings. Report throughout the morning looking at people who use them and asking people to call in for their views on whether they are good or bad and whether they have banned from using them anywhere

Radio Stoke interview 7.50am with local business owner Peter Davenport who said things are starting to look up for businesses in North Staffordshire

Radio Stoke interview regarding Staffordshire County Council and Staffordshire Police working together to carry out a review of properties

Waste communications on going – HAYLEY Sheltered Housing Investment Steering Group – HAYLEY Brown Bins Service Ending Planning – HAYLEY Schools Recycling Comms Planning – HAYLEY Final approval of Learn4Work booklets – NATALIE Final approval of Sport and Leisure literature / promo items – NATALIE

Preparation for Budget Engagement events – ANDREW Media Monitoring - JESS Media Scoring - JESS Media Contacts - JESS Media Update - JESS Update Design Excel – JESS Our Staff (ongoing) – NATALIE

Proof design of city Liftshare webpages for Travel Smart – NATALIE / PAUL

Meeting with city music service re social media presence – KAREN Promoting via social media: Stoptober, My City, My Say, BCB, fraud – KAREN Continuing to research mobile app for IT - KAREN

Oct 2 Meet the buyer event for CDB Oct 3 Community Covenant Steering Group – meeting regarding the armed forces Oct 4 Council leader’s opinion column due to be published in the Sentinel Oct 9 Staffing event for budget engagement Oct 9 Queensbury Centre auction day Oct 10 Budget development round 3 starts

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From: Jeremy M. Herbert Sent: 03 October 2013 18:18 To: Andrew Brunt Subject: RE: Daily Issues tomorrow - to me please

Recycling routes success release complete – JEREMY Words for Cllr Platt on TULIP bid for the Regional Flood and Canals meeting for next Tuesday – JEREMY Blog on Energy projects for Creative Councils – JEREMY Text for web on CBM – JEREMY CBM Strategy - Jeremy Strategy, leaflet and case studies follow up for £1 house programme – JEREMY 9am meet new £1 house residents with Zainul Pirmohamed - JEREMY 11am: Meet Charles Steward and Cllr Crowe ref Social fund interview with BBC - JEREMY 2pm: Meet ref series of debates on 6 Towns radio - JEREMY Respond to Sentinel enquiry about criteria for intelligent lettings process – JEREMY Respond to Sentinel enquiry about disabled couple wanting house in Portland Street – JEREMY Complete release on £200,000 crime asset seizure case for Trading Standards - JEREMY Start release on mental health Day – 10th Oct - JEREMY

From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 03 October 2013 12:33 To: PR and Comms Subject: Daily Issues tomorrow - to me please

Andrew Brunt | Media Relations Manager Communications | Corporate Services City of Stoke-on-Trent Civic Centre Glebe Street Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1HH t 01782 232671 m 07557 849533 e [email protected]

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From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 04 October 2013 10:08 To: PR and Comms; John van de Laarschot; John Betty; Charles Stewart; Robert Carr; Tony Oakman; '; Mohammed Pervez Subject: DAILY ISSUES - Friday, October 4 - NOT FOR FORWARDING

THIS IS A MORNING LIST OF KEY COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES* NOT FOR FORWARDING: RESTRICTED TO SLT AND POLITICAL LEADERSHIP ONLY

Friday, October 4, 2013

STAFFING: CHERYL, TRACEY, SUZANNE, ADAM OFF, CRISTIAN NOT IN

Sentinel £16.8m raid on school budgets £153m PFI scheme with Balfour Beatty on energy and maintenance work on schools has an ‘affordability gap’ because of rises in energy inflation and low interest returns since the initiative launched in 2000, which as a result has meant that schools have not been paying the higher market costs. Front page, page four and leader column. Briefing and quote provided. ‘£350k bid could be tourist gold for city’ Arts Council England and Destination England funding bid for festival celebrating the Anglo Saxons, as part of our Staffordshire Hoard display at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. Page three lead, quote provided. ‘Plans for flats are thrown out’ Planning application for apartments at Coronation Court, Lonsdale Street thrown out because they would not provide quality accommodation. Page three, downpage. Letter: No surprise that sums are wrong Writer David Everall on shortfall in assets sale. Page 8. Letter: Council should have listened Writer Alan Barrett on the Realis ‘non-development’ of a shopping centre in Hanley. Page 9. Council wagon wedged under railway bridge Council skip lorry became stuck under Stoke Road railway bridge yesterday. Page 11 lead. ‘Show respect to Sir Stan’s statue’ City centre traders asked to move their stalls at least 10 feet away from statue of Sir Stanley Matthews in the city centre, following petition to council. Page 12 lead. Quote provided. ‘Prime land’ set to be given away Vacant land at Eaton Street, Northwood to be transferred to Sanctuary Housing, subject to independent financial appraisal, for 20 affordable homes by 2015. Page 17 lead. Quote provided.

Radio Stoke 8.55am The Discovery Academy executive principal John Patino says an affordability gap in PFI contracts for energy and repairs could cost £175k and is an ‘horrendous amount’. Quote provided.

Sentinel column from Cllr Pervez on CBD published – ANDREW Meet Richard Costello, Labour group press officer – ANDREW One-to-one with cllr Pervez – ANDREW Skip lorry stuck under bridge yesterday, quoted issued to The Sentinel from Pete Price – CIARA Guardian enquiry for case study example for the society supplement of the Guardian on Capita One’s work to help

1 young carers – CIARA Recycling routes success release complete – JEREMY Words for Cllr Platt on TULIP bid for the Regional Flood and Canals meeting for next Tuesday – JEREMY Blog on Energy projects for Creative Councils – JEREMY Text for web on CBM – JEREMY CBM Strategy – JEREMY Strategy, leaflet and case studies follow up for £1 house programme – JEREMY 9am meet new £1 house residents with Zainul Pirmohamed – JEREMY 11am: Meet Charles Steward and Cllr Crowe ref Social fund interview with BBC – JEREMY 2pm: Meet ref series of debates on 6 Towns radio – JEREMY Respond to Sentinel enquiry about disabled couple wanting house in Portland Street – JEREMY Complete release on £200,000 crime asset seizure case for Trading Standards – JEREMY Start release on mental health Day – 10th Oct – JEREMY

Sentinel enquiry about a single mother of three who has moved across the city and her eldest son is in a new school but the younger one is on a waiting list and has been missing school for more than a month now – CIARA Respond to Sentinel enquiry about criteria for intelligent lettings process – JEREMY Sentinel enquiry about Christine Radcliffe, disabled lady from Chell Heath, we have ‘refused’ to give her a walk-in shower – CIARA

Derbyshire to cut 1,600 jobs A new council budget accepted in Derbyshire puts 1,600 jobs at risk as it aims to save £157m over five years. Derbyshire County Council also voted in favour of a pay increase for its cabinet, although since there will be fewer members, the measure will not cost any more money. Bad trips Guide Dogs UK has said that nearly 60% of blind people have hurt themselves tripping on uneven pavements, costing £46m a year in compensation. Coverage in the Telegraph this morning, and on Radio Stoke at 8.10am.

Waste Communications on going – HAYLEY Older People’s Accommodation Literature – Proof Reading – HAYLEY Brown Bin Service communications – Sign off – HAYLEY Woolridge Sheltered Accommodation communication planning – HAYLEY Update report for CDB – ANDREW Final proof / amends of Travel Smart KS1 activity pack – NATALIE / PAUL Send Sentinel advert artwork – NATALIE Internal recharges for September – NATALIE Our Staff (ongoing) – NATALIE Compile and distribute events listings – NATALIE Proofing of publicity material on Unearthed Lidice art project – NATALIE Youth Services Volunteering Pack production and proof reading – FAY Meeting regarding Adoption Week - FAY Media update – JESS Media monitoring – JESS Update design excel – JESS Media scoring – JESS

Send 4 jobs to print – BECKY Set 5 different forms for Positive Behaviour Support Toolkit – BECKY

Continued clean-up of Stoke Inside removal of dead categories – KAREN

2 Social media promotion of Stoptober, jobs, procurement, international school library month, shopmobility, My City, My Say – KAREN Updating elections page on website for service area – KAREN

Oct 4 Council leader’s opinion column due to be published in the Sentinel Oct 4 Election canvasser Amanda Capewell back in magistrates court on fraud charges Oct 9 Corporate services DMT Oct 9 Staffing event for budget engagement Oct 9 Queensbury Centre auction day Oct 10 Budget development round 3 starts Oct 18 Deadline for nomination forms for by-election

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From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 18 October 2013 11:16 To: Ruth Rosenau Subject: FW: Follow-up - Interview Request with Cllr Ruth Rosenau

Dear Ruth, has called twice more about this! Could you let me know if you do have any availability next Wednesday when you can, just so that I can reply to him? Best wishes, Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: ] Sent: 18 October 2013 10:03 To: Andrew Brunt Subject: Follow-up - Interview Request with Cllr Ruth Rosenau

Morning Andy

What's the latest on this request?

Interviewee: Cllr Ruth Rosenau Interviewer: Programme: 360 Current Affairs Date/Time: Wed 23-10-2013 - 8pm-8:15pm Venue: 6 Towns Radio, 26 Queen Street Burslem SOT Re: Restoration of Historic buildings in Burslem

Many thanks

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From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 18 October 2013 17:47 To: ' Subject: RE: Follow-up - Interview Request with Cllr Ruth Rosenau

Hi apologies for the delay. Cllr Rosenau is unwell at the moment, but she has been good enough to reply. She unfortunately has a meeting next Wednesday evening; could we pick this story up at another juncture? Best wishes and thank you for your interest, Andrew.

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: 18 October 2013 10:03 To: Andrew Brunt Subject: Follow-up - Interview Request with Cllr Ruth Rosenau

Morning Andy

What's the latest on this request?

Many thanks

360 6 Towns Radio Direct tel: Email:

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From: Jeremy M. Herbert Sent: 21 October 2013 09:21 To: Adam Blakeman Subject: Issues

Organic waste collection ends Nov – press release – JEREMY CBM strategy development – JEREMY Chelsea Flower Show comms development – JEREMY Foreign trade delegation visits comms – JEREMY 6 Towns programmes work – JEREMY Fly Tipping comms development – JEREMY £1 houses story to trade press – JEREMY

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From: Adam Blakeman Sent: 21 October 2013 10:36 To: Adam Blakeman Subject: DAILY ISSUES - Monday, October 21 - NOT FOR FORWARDING

THIS IS A MORNING LIST OF KEY COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES* NOT FOR FORWARDING: RESTRICTED TO SLT AND POLITICAL LEADERSHIP ONLY

Monday, October 21, 2013

STAFFING: BECKY OFF

Sentinel Saturday

Inches from death – Pg1 lead – Car crashed in to council property in Nelson Place, Hanley. Tenants awaiting to find out about repairs. Quote from Peter Burgess as health and safety officer.

We’re so happy with our new £1 houses – Pg3 lead – Report following press release regarding new owners for £1 homes in Stoke-on-Trent. Quote from Terry Crowe

School ‘crystal’ is a shining example – Pg4 lead – Innovative new facility in Kingsland Primary School, Bucknall

Town Centre homes plan gets go-ahead – Pg5 lead – Plans passed for new homes in Burslem. Quote from Councillor Dutton

Homes for former hospital sites welcomed – Pg 12 downpage – Proposals to dramatically overhaul two former hospital sites by building homes and retail space have been approved.

Bus crashes to avoid car – Pg 14 lead – The city council has said it could be several days before a busy set of traffic lights are back up and running following the crash.

74 children taught by parents at home – Pg 16 lead – The city council is building up a more detailed picture of why parents are opting to be home educators so they can be offered better support.

Specialist Asian goods store approved – Pg 17 downpage – City council has approved plans for the store.

Ten in bid to win by-election seat – Pg 19 lead – Ten standing in the B. Green, Milton and Norton by-election.

Letter: Our town has become a tip – Letter about fly-tipping in Goldenhill.

Letter: Keeping a close eye on care – From Andy Day about the council’s re-tendering of extra care contracts.

Sentinel Monday

Gypsy site search is back to square one – Page 3 lead – The council is starting its search again – quote from Tony Oakman.

Bin men in the city will work over Christmas – Page 3 nib – Council spokesman quoted.

1 Council-owned land set to be sold – Page 5 nib – taxpayers are being consulted on the proposals.

Fenton war memorial campaign goes to Downing Street – page 6 and 7 spread.

More than £25,000 of taxpayers’ cash to be spent to identify flooding problems – Page 11 nib. Joanne Tyzzer quoted.

Hanley traffic ban will drive me crazy – Page 13 lead – Report on the closure of Stafford Street for public realm work. No council quote.

Extra £7.6m for CBD approved – Page 14 downpage – report from Thursday’s full council meeting.

£78m cost of HS2 to North Staffs economy – Page 19 lead – Cllr Pervez quoted

Letter about the shortfall in expected land sales by the council – Page 8. Content not available online.

Letter about Christine Radcliffe, who was refused a downstairs shower by the council. Page 9. Content not available online.

Monitor crown court trial on a school governor charged with sexual offences, issue reactive statement on behalf of the school head teacher if the trial concludes – CIARA

Get a supporting statement for The Box press release from partner B-Arts – CIARA

Radio Stoke enquiry seeking interview with Rob Carr/ Zafar and/or Cllr Knapper on public health profiles – CIARA

Staffs Live enquiry about the success of local democracy week – CIARA

Issue information on parking permits, residents at Anchor terrace in L ongton, are seeking a parking scheme and have gone to the Sentinel – CIARA

Attend staff engagement event at King’s Hall – CIARA

Update media about the Lime Kiln lights power out as engineers try to repair the damage caused by a bus crash on Thursday [17] – CIARA

Bentilee Park press release – CHERYL

Attend staff engagement event at King’s Hall – CHERYL

Public health presentation at Holden school – CHERYL

Press release for sheltered housing report - CHERYL

Get sign off on Green Door press release – ADAM

Preparing to send Christmas lights press release – dates have changed slightly – ADAM

Organic waste collection ends Nov – press release – JEREMY

CBM strategy development – JEREMY

Chelsea Flower Show comms development – JEREMY

Foreign trade delegation visits comms – JEREMY

6 Towns programmes work – JEREMY

Fly Tipping comms development – JEREMY

2 £1 houses story to trade press – JEREMY

Media briefing with the Sentinel and Radio Stoke on asset rationalisation – ANDREW

Message for staff on asset rationalisation to be agreed – ANDREW

Statement from cllr Pervez on ceo’s commitment to the city – ANDREW

Team meeting briefing – ANDREW

By-election in Baddeley, Milton and Norton pre-election period has started – ANDREW

Pott Eye chief executive coverage

Kidsgrove Day Centre could be replaced by new facility – Sentinel pg11 lead.

Newcastle Borough Council leader Gareth Snell’s column on why it’s time to give local councils more power. Sentinel page 10

Tristram Hunt column on why we can’t allow the Potteries to be abandoned – Page 10

Production of Staffordshire University Law Fair promotion flyer for Legal Services to promote their work – FAY

Production of flyer for Respect day on Penkhull on 8 November – FAY

Procurement of Families Matter newsletter and production of design brief – FAY

Update and maintain events system – NATALIE

Markets Christmas prize draw promotion (poster, entry form, banner) – NATALIE

Books for Change tender and marketing material – NATALIE

Flyer for £1 homes – NATALIE

Staff engagement event. SUZANNE

Meeting with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership (SSOTP) – provider of Public Health. SUZANNE

Meeting with Claire McIver and Aquarius - public health provider. SUZANNE

Waste Communications on going – HAYLEY

Proofing of Welfare Reform publications – HAYLEY

Fly Tipping Campaign Planning – HAYLEY

3 Big Folders/Haywood High School/CYP - PAUL

Swim Certificates/New Horizons School/CYP - PAUL

Toy Library Door Magnets/ The Mount/CYP - PAUL

Telecare ad quarter page/People - PAUL

Promoting Stoptober, sleep safe, procurement, jobs, adult education, brown bin changes on social media – KAREN

Oct 21 - Staff budget engagement event at King’s Hall

Oct 21 – Cabinet papers go live

Oct 22 – 10am Zafar giving a presentation on kids competition to design artwork for the public health annual report to at Holden Lane School

Oct 23 - Staff Budget engagement event in Longton

Oct 23 – CeX being filmed on staff engagement for website

Oct 24 – Cabinet meeting

Nov 1 – Ingestre Square opening

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From: Adam Blakeman Sent: 24 December 2013 10:03 To: Cheryl Morris; Andrew Brunt; 'Carl Marsden'; Charles Stewart; Christine Whitehead; Dave Perrett; Dawn K. Hewins; Elayne Bates; Joanne Tyzzer; John Betty; John van de Laarschot; Louise Rees; Mark Warr; Mohammed Pervez; Paul Hackney; Pete Price; Peter Lewis (LEFT); PR and Comms; Robert Carr; Ruth Jenkins; 'Shelley Kipling'; Stephen Voce; Steve Sankey; Tony Oakman; Trevor Whittaker; Val Bourne; Neil Mason; Kerry Cartlidge Subject: DAILY ISSUES: Tuesday, December 24 - NOT FOR FORWARDING

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Tuesday, December 24

STAFFING: PAUL OFF, JESS OFF AM, HAYLEY OFF, NAT OFF

Please note the Sentinel has now changed the times it uploads articles on to the website so not all stories will be available on line until after 4pm. Articles uploaded at 6am,9am,12pm, 2pm and 4pm throughout the day.

The Sentinel

End of £20m cuts review – A consultation on the council’s plans to save £20 million of cuts has concluded. Page2 downpage.

Discussion on CBD spending – Campaigners angry at a local authority’s spending priorities will have the chance to address councillors on the issue. Alan Barrett will have the opportunity to speak on the issue for three minutes at next month’s full council meeting after a petition got more than 100 signatures. Page 4 downpage.

Tax benefit set to stay at 30% - Consultations on a controversial benefit scheme comes to an end today. The city council has been asking residents about plans to leave council tax sup port arrangements unchanged for another year. Page 5 downpage.

Car park ‘profit’ plummets – A fall in the number of people using council-owned car parks has led to the city council losing more than £1 million ‘profit’ in two years. The drop is blamed on the recession, fewer spaces and free parking such as Tesco in the city centre. Page 7 lead Cllr Rosenau quoted. Figures for Newcastle and Cheshire also mentioned.

Personally speaking: Mohammed Pervez column on page 10. Headline: ‘it has been a demanding year, but ‘exciting’ times lie ahead.

High winds blamed for collapse of wall – High wings are being blamed for the collapse of a wall at an old pottery factory, which resulted in the closure of a busy road. A city council spokesman is quoted. Page 13.

1 Sentinel letters: Page 8 and 9

Workers are not from this area – Letter criticising the use of workers from cities like Liverpool and Manchester to carry out the city centre public realm work

It doesn’t feel like Christmas – Letter criticising the lack of Christmas decorations in Hanley

BBC Online Road shut after wall collapses Write-up about Sutherland Road in Longton being shut following briefing from press office.

Daily issues – ADAM

Media enquiries – ADAM

Sentinel enquiry about cycling safety – ADAM

Radio Stoke response on City Sentral-related retail and leisure study – ANDREW

HR issues around new press officer recruitment – ANDREW

Radio Stoke interview with cllr Rosenau on city centre public art, arranged for – ANDREW

Conclude questions for Boxing Day Shopping Interview – JEREMY

Chelsea strategy work – JEREMY

Materials for CBM panels and leaflets for exhibition – JEREMY

War memorials maintenance story for Radio Stoke – JEREMY

MP: Councils have no excuse for potholes Robert Goodwill, the roads minister, has said that councils have "no excuse" for failing to fill in dangerous potholes on Britain's roads. He said that local councils "have a responsibility to ensure that the road is safe and operational" and added that the Government has provided £3.4bn to local highway authorities from 2011 to 2015, specifically for highways maintenance. "We have given them the tools to do the job. If they use the money wisely they can get ahead of the curve in dealing with potholes," he stated. A spokesman for the LGA said in response: "Decades of underfunding, severe winters and recent widespread flooding has left large swathes of our roads in disrepair with many councils struggling with a £10bn repair backlog and only able to patch up a deteriorating network. Councils need increased and consistent funding to invest in the widespread resurfacing projects which our road network desperately needs if we're to see a long-term improvement." The Daily Telegraph, Page: 4

PFI5 preferred bidder not signed off yet by HCA. Joint news release with the successful bidder ready to go, now expected to be announced early in the New Year – ANDREW

6 Towns Radio is to broadcast on a temporary 4-week licence on 87.7FM from Jan 20 to Feb 16. The station currently is web-based and has 30,000 Twitter followers - http://www.6towns.co.uk/news/2013/12/6-towns-radio-broadcast-877- fm-january#.UrhLEKV5j40

2 Newcastle-under-Lyme BC is to sell off land and other council-owned assets as part of a plan to save £7m. The council said it was taking the action due to reduced Government funding. BBC News

Special Educational Needs Team promotional campaign – FAY

Continuing work on the public health report – BECKY

Responding to customer queries re Christmas bin collections via social media – KAREN

Sharing safety advice about weather, driving, caring for vulnerable neighbours from ourselves and partners, via social media – KAREN

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From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 21 January 2014 10:11 To: Jon Connolly Subject: RE: 6 Towns Radio

Hi Jon, thanks for this. Just need to make sure we are following the right protocol here – should be speaking to the press office if she wants a guest for the show. I’ll mention it to cllr Bridges and see if she has availability. If she does, then she made need a briefing, so I’ll come back to you then. Hope all is well with you, Andrew.

From: Jon Connolly Sent: 21 January 2014 09:12 To: Andrew Brunt Subject: FW: 6 Towns Radio

Hi Andrew

Can you give me some advice please.

Many thanks

Jon

Jon Connolly| Central Locality Coordinator and Lead for Antisocial Behaviour Localities|Adult and Neighbourhood Services City of Stoke-on-Trent City Central Library, Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3RS t 01782 235434 m e [email protected]

From: Adnan Ahmed Sent: 21 January 2014 09:05 To: Jon Connolly Subject: FW: 6 Towns Radio

Hi Jon

Ian anti-social behaviour officer for Stafford moorlands gave my details to , to deliver a talk on their community focussed radio show to . could you please advise.

Many Thanks Adnan

From: Sent: 20 January 2014 16:02 To: Adnan Ahmed Subject: 6 Towns Radio

1 Hello my name is I present the Community Focus Show on 6 Towns Radio. We are a community radio station who have just gained our trial FM status. I aim to deliver knowledge and advise throughout Stoke On Trent about local Charitable and non Charitable Organisations/Companies.

. Your friend Ian Mclackland came and gave a talk on Anti Social Behaviour to our Cadets. It was informative and highlighted many points.

As a Community show I feel our listeners would benefit from a talk from yourself. So many people especially the elderly suffer in silence because they are scared to speak out or infact arent certain who to turn to for help.

I sincerely hope you can join me on my show.

Kind regards

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From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 21 January 2014 10:14 To: Janine Bridges Cc: Jon Connolly Subject: FW: 6 Towns Radio

Dear Janine, hope you are well. 6towns Radio have been in touch, to ask for a guest to speak on presenter programme to talk about anti-social behavior and ways we help to tackle it. Could you let me know if you would be able to help with this, and if so, what availability you have? Kind regards, Andrew.

Hello my name is . I present the Community Focus Show on 6 Towns Radio. We are a community radio station who have just gained our trial FM status. I aim to deliver knowledge and advise throughout Stoke On Trent about local Charitable and non Charitable Organisations/Companies.

. Your friend Ian Mclackland came and gave a talk on Anti Social Behaviour to our Cadets. It was informative and highlighted many points.

I sincerely hope you can join me on my show.

Kind regards

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From: Mohammed Pervez Sent: 13 February 2014 15:28 To: Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Cermaica and the plans for Hayward Accademy

Ok move forward with caution.

Kind Regards, Councillor Mohammed Pervez, Leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council & Councillor for the Moorcroft Ward. Tel: 01782 232468

From: Jeremy M. Herbert Sent: 13 February 2014 15:25 To: Mohammed Pervez; John van de Laarschot Cc: Andrew Brunt; Karen Steel Subject: RE: Cermaica and the plans for Hayward Accademy

Pervez,

I think there are connections to 6 Towns Radio but if we don’t try to engage then we are left out of the loop.

Regards

Jeremy

From: Mohammed Pervez Sent: 13 February 2014 15:16 To: Jeremy M. Herbert; John van de Laarschot Cc: Andrew Brunt; Karen Steel Subject: RE: Cermaica and the plans for Hayward Accademy

This sounds good to me. Do we know anything about the owners of this website? Are they political in their approach or just promoting the city?

Kind Regards, Councillor Mohammed Pervez, Leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council & Councillor for the Moorcroft Ward. Tel: 01782 232468

From: Jeremy M. Herbert Sent: 13 February 2014 13:20 To: Mohammed Pervez; John van de Laarschot Cc: Andrew Brunt; Karen Steel Subject: Cermaica and the plans for Hayward Accademy

Pervez/John

I had a discussion with one of the producers of the Stoke-on-Trent Duck (I presume you have seen this publication?) https://www.stokeontrentduck.co.uk/issue-2/front-page.html

I pointed out to that the article on the Wedgwood Big House was one-sided and that the issue was in dispute and that it was not correct to simply claim that the problem was caused by the pavement.

He agreed to put in a piece from us to correct the misinformation and then we went on to talk about the general tendency to negativity and the need for a much more positive approach to bring everyone together to promote the amazing strengths of our city.

He was generally in approval and was very interested in the future of Ceramica.

I think there is a real opportunity for us to send over positive feeds to the Stoke-on-Trent Duck facebook page and for their web and printed magazine. Perhaps even take out some advertising with them when we want to promote specific events.

While this sort of community publication is small it has a significant impact in terms of forming local opinion and I think we should make every effort to provide them with material which generates a more optimistic outlook about the future for the city.

I know the plans for Ceramica with the Academy are still at an earlt stage but could this give us a chance to provide some positive news and comment for the Duck?

Regards

Jremy

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From: Karen Steel Sent: 20 February 2014 12:03 To: Adam Blakeman; PR and Comms Subject: RE: One for tomorrow's daily issues?

That’s interesting. Never noticed that. Is there any way we can ask them for figures?

Karen Steel | Web editor Communications | Corporate Services Directorate City of Stoke-on-Trent Civic Centre Glebe Street Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1HH t 01782 232900 m e [email protected] stoke.gov.uk

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From: Adam Blakeman Sent: 20 February 2014 11:55 To: Karen Steel; PR and Comms Subject: RE: One for tomorrow's daily issues?

I don’t trust those figures….if you go through their followers, loads are either blag, irrelevant or ones where they follow you if you follow them, which is probably why they follow almost as many as they have following them.

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1 To: PR and Comms Subject: One for tomorrow's daily issues? http://www.6towns.co.uk/news/2014/02/we-need-your-support-get-full-time-fm-license-6-towns-radio#

They currently have 31,000 Twitter followers, so they are a massive news force that we’re probably not making the most of,

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From: Laura Webster Sent: 21 February 2014 09:54 To: Laura Webster Subject: DAILY ISSUES - Friday, February 21 - NOT FOR FORWARDING

THIS IS A MORNING LIST OF KEY COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES* NOT FOR FORWARDING: RESTRICTED TO SLT AND POLITICAL LEADERSHIP ONLY

Fri day, February 2 1, 2014

STAFFING: Natalie, Paul and Andrew on leave, Jess off.

The Sentinel

15,000 – that’s the number of kids let down by schools in the city , p1 and p4. More than 4 out of 10 pupils in the city are attending schools which are not providing a good enough quality of education. Quotes from Dave Perrett, Cllr Alison Wedgwood and Cllr Neil Day.

Have you lost dog urn?, p3. Museum staff are appealing for help to trace the owner of an urn, left in the café. Quote from Melanie Firman. Not online.

£500 boost to buy more toys, p4. Cllr Bagh Ali has given £500 from his community fund to buy toys at Alexandra Infants School. No quote. Not online.

New classroom for city school, p4. Grove Junior School is to set up a mobile classroom to free up space. Quote from Karan Jones. Not online.

Towering, p5 pic story. Two giant cranes have been erected at the Smithfield CBD in Hanley. No quote. Not online.

CBD a success? Don’t bet on it, p8 letter from Alan Lear. He thinks the CBD is a gamble. Not online.

Hanley so dirty and dishevelled, p8 letter from Yvonne Bloor. She describes the city centre as an eyesore. Not online.

Trimming top-tier salaries will help to keep services running, p10. Personally Speaking column by Alan Barrett, who thinks councillors should take a 30 per cent cut in expenses. Not online.

‘They’ll need an army to clean up all this rubbish’, p16. Residents are calling for rubbish to be picked up from Berryhill footpath. Quote from Cllr Andy Platt.

1 Green travel funding up for grabs, p16. Businesses are being invited by Stoke-On-Trent City Council to bid for funding to develop green travel initiatives for staff. Not online. Quote from Cllr Ruth Rosenau.

£40m Pot-teries of gold!, p17. More than £40m in benefits is not being claimed in the Potteries. No quote. Not online.

Healthy living, p18 pic story. Students took part in a health day at Stoke-on-Trent College, run by the city council. No quote. Not online.

‘These flats would clog up our street’ , p18. Angry neighbours are campaigning to stop plans to convert a former pub into flats. Quote from Cllr Paul Breeze.

Groups urged to join war events, p20. Groups and businesses celebrating 100-year anniversaries are being urged to join in commemorations to mark the outbreak of the First World War. Quote from Cllr Lee Wagner. Not online.

Personally Speaking by Ayesha Ali, p22. Article looks at fossil fuel extraction. Not online.

Gold chain, p23 pic story. A jeweller who is beating the recession has warned more shops could close unless investment is made in the city centre. No quote. Not online.

Radio Stoke

8am and 8.30am 20 nurses from UHNS are helping out at Stafford Hospital – decision was made at an emergency meeting last night.

Obesity texting case study - LAURA Obesity texting announcement – LAURA Low cost obesity intervention group meeting – LAURA Respect day press release - LAURA Step up to social work event – LAURA NHS Health Checks case study – LAURA Interviews with last year’s Chelsea apprentices – DAVE Issue press release on visit to Moorcroft – DAVE Finish press release on Ofsted rating in children’s centres – DAVE Issue release on half-term successes at libraries – DAVE Getting press release on Strasbourg visit signed off – ADAM Start to draft Tour Series announcement press release – ADAM Drafting press release on Sentinel electric car - ADAM Achievements chart – JEREMY Leader’s speech for budget – JEREMY HS2 programme – JEREMY MIPIM event info displays – JEREMY HS2 and MIPIM letters for chair – JEREMY Chelsea magazine PR – JEREMY Housing construction figures press release – IAIN Dog fouling crackdown press release – IAIN Green energy initiative for council property – IAIN Council seizure of eyesore empty home – IAIN Council wins national Breathe Easy Award - IAIN

Sentinel story regarding Ofsted – DAVE

Daily to be awarded Freedom of City for 160th birthday, http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2014/news/daily-to- be-awarded-freedom-of-city-for-160th-birthday/

We need your support to get a FULL TIME FM License for 6 Towns Radio, http://www.6towns.co.uk/news/2014/02/we-need-your-support-get-full-time-fm-license-6-towns-radio#

Bedroom tax boosts activity on home swapping websites, http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/feb/19/bedroom-tax-home-swap-website-surge-activity-house- exchange-homeswapper

Stoke-on-Trent’s HS2 vision, http://www.adjacentgovernment.co.uk/local-government-news/stoke-on-trents-hs2- vision/?utm_source=MailingList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Local+Newsletter+19%2F02%2F14

Buyers of £1 homes meet their neighbours, http://www.adjacentgovernment.co.uk/local-government-news/buyers- of-1-homes-meet-their- neighbours/?utm_source=MailingList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Local+Newsletter+19%2F02%2F14

Eight keen on replacing Joan, p12 Sentinel. Eight women have applied to be Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Stoke-On-Trent North next year. Not online.

City Sentral planning application failure costs Stoke-On-Trent council tax payers £1/2m and rising, http://www.potteye.co.uk/city-sentral-planning-application-failure-costs-stoke-on-trent-council-taxpayers-12m- and-rising/

Stoke Town Stakeholder group – TRACEY Proofing Our City – TRACEY Proofing Public Health Annual Report – TRACEY Our City Proof Reading – FAY Local Matters Team promotion – FAY Adoption Recruitment Day Promotion – FAY Respect Flyer for Burslem Park 10 March - FAY Text4change project group meeting - SUZANNE Proof reading the public health annual report and collating images used/needed - SUZANNE Communications work for Text4change - SUZANNE Finish work on the Our Health newsletter February edition - SUZANNE

Amending the ones I’ve set and finish setting the super homes display – Becky

Meeting with environmental health re page moves/rationalisation on Stoke Online – KAREN Social media promotion: free nursery places, trade waste, job vacancies, love food hate waste, travel smart, adult education, procurement – KAREN

3 Developing website contingency list – KAREN Agile working: how to communicate with staff digitally – KAREN APLAWS publishing & republishing Stoke Inside – SARAH APLAWS publishing & republishing Stoke.gov.uk –SARAH Expiry alerts and soon expired pages (both sites) - SARAH Public enquiries (Stoke.gov.uk) – SARAH Stoke-On-Trent City Council Linkedin updates – SARAH Tell John suggestions & website updates– SARAH

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From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 28 February 2014 14:01 To: Caroline Morris; Michelle Adams Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

3.30pm would be better, for half an hour…

Lisa

Lisa Nixon| Executive Support Officer & PA to Leader of the City Council Leader’s Office City of Stoke-on-Trent Civic Centre Glebe Street Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1HH t 01782 232468 e [email protected]

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From: Caroline Morris Sent: 28 February 2014 13:46 To: Lisa Nixon; Michelle Adams Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Is 3pm convenient to all?

From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 28 February 2014 13:44 To: Michelle Adams; Caroline Morris Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi everyone

Cllr Pervez will be in the office on Monday afternoon so there might be the opportunity to brief him then, that way it doesn’t matter what day the meeting subsequently takes place.

Kind regards

Lisa

Lisa Nixon| Executive Support Officer & PA to Leader of the City Council Leader’s Office City of Stoke-on-Trent

1 Civic Centre Glebe Street Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1HH t 01782 232468 e [email protected]

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 28 February 2014 13:15 To: Caroline Morris Cc: Andrew Brunt; Lisa Nixon Subject: FW: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update Importance: High

Hi Caroline,

Please can you arrange the briefing meeting with Councillor Pervez next week once we know when the meeting with will be.

Thanks,

Michelle Adams | Acting Head of Economic Development, Culture and Sport Place Directorate City of Stoke-on-Trent Civic Centre Glebe Street Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1HH t 01782 235029 m f 01782 232404 e [email protected] stoke.gov.uk

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 28 February 2014 13:13 To: Tony Oakman Cc: Mohammed Pervez; Adrian Knapper; John Betty; Caroline Morris; Lisa Nixon; Andrew Brunt; Tracey Harrison Subject: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update Importance: High

Hi Tony,

Following our conversation this am I wanted to update you on the above matter. I have spoken to Cllr Pervez and he is arranging for myself and him to meet asap next week to discuss this in person. I will ensure that myself and Andrew Brunt fully brief Councillor Pervez before this meeting.

was interviewed on 6 Towns Radio today. Whilst this was a relatively long interview it was positive to note that the interviewer tried to ensure a balanced piece went out. The key points arising from the interview are: o She is calling for an apology to , better training for centre staff and a better understanding of equalities legislation so that reasonable adjustments can be made. o She has spoken to the about their experience and they are to write to the council on her behalf saying that the DDA has been breached.

I have tried to call Councillor Rosenau and have left a message for a call back and I will try again later.

I am keeping in contact with Andrew Brunt.

2 In the meantime we are continuing to investigate this to ensure that we have done everything appropriately. Clearly there has also been an impact on the staff involved and we are doing everything we can to manage this appropriately.

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From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 03 March 2014 14:08 To: Lisa Nixon; Michelle Adams Cc: Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Thanks Lisa, unfortunately I am out all day tomorrow and Wednesday, working on the latest Staffordshire Hoard announcements in Birmingham. I can do a phone call any time this afternoon, if possible. As a separate point, I’m going to be unable to attend the comms update on Wed evening, as I will not be back from Brum in time. Please could you accept my apologies? Best wishes, Andrew.

From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 03 March 2014 12:55 To: Andrew Brunt; Michelle Adams Cc: Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi everyone

Meeting with arranged for Wednesday at 12.00noon in

I’ve spoken to Cllr Pervez re: a briefing – as per your advice. However, given existing commitments, I’m not sure we are going to be able to do this face-to-face.

Michelle/Andrew – can we discuss a telephone conversation between you and Cllr Pervez tomorrow please? We might just need to put you in a room with a speaker phone! We could always use Leader’s office. Let me know when you’re free.

Kind regards

Lisa

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1 From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 03 March 2014 10:38 To: Lisa Nixon; Michelle Adams Cc: Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

She’s probably not responding because she is still speaking to every media outlet she can! She is being fed the names and numbers of newspapers and reporters by friends.

From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 03 March 2014 10:36 To: Michelle Adams; Andrew Brunt Cc: Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Ok everyone, I’ll speak to him. I’ve left two messages for and heard nothing. Will try again after lunch, don’t want her to feel harassed by our office!

Regards

Lisa

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 03 March 2014 10:33 To: Andrew Brunt Cc: Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris; Lisa Nixon Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Andrew,

I agree with you on this – keep me posted on the press front.

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From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 03 March 2014 10:27 To: Michelle Adams; Lisa Nixon Cc: Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update Importance: High

Thanks Lisa, Michelle, I have just had a long conversation with the Macclesfield Express! One of friends has put her in touch with the newspaper, and now they are looking to run a story. This goes on, and on and on. I would very strongly urge that a briefing takes place. This lady, while undoubtedly acting in what she sees is the interests of her daughter, is creating a massive social media and wider media storm that is hugely discrediting what is an excellent service at Dimensions. She will use whatever is discussed with cllr Pervez to further her campaign – cllr Pervez needs to be very mindful of what he says, and importantly not give her ground to further her arguments where none is needed to be given. Thanks, Andrew.

From: Michelle Adams Sent: 03 March 2014 10:15 To: Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for the update. Given the sensitivities around this I am a little concerned about not having a briefing with Cllr Pervez before we meet . Obviously, I am happy to go with whatever Cllr Pervez but in this instance my advice would be quite strongly to at least have a brief discussion in advance of the meeting.

Will Cllr Pervez be in the city in advance of the meeting – maybe we could travel together and have the conversation then?

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From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 03 March 2014 10:06 To: Michelle Adams Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Michelle

As per my previous email to you earlier today. Cllr Pervez doesn’t need a briefing, but it might be worth having something in reserve in case he changes his mind.

Thanks and regards. 3

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 28 February 2014 14:07 To: Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Lisa,

I think that the suggested approach is sensible, I will also ask Roger Moore to prepare a briefing note.

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From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 28 February 2014 14:04 To: Michelle Adams; Caroline Morris Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Michelle

I’m going to suggest Wednesday to when I finally speak to her – I am still waiting for her to return my earlier call. I appreciate what you are saying, however, there isn’t a great deal of opportunity to brief the Leader due to existing diary commitments.

Suggest we do Monday as planned so you can talk broadly around the issues and provide specifics that are available at that time, subsequently, would recommend a written brief and telephone follow-up call to provide last minute intelligence.

Regards

Lisa

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 28 February 2014 13:58 To: Caroline Morris; Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Lisa,

Can we establish when the meeting is planned for with and if this is later in the week I would prefer if we brief Cllr Pervez closer to the time of meeting . Not only will this ensure that the information is fresh in Cllr Pervez’s mind but also it will give us a little extra time to do some key things such as establish the legal position.

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From: Caroline Morris Sent: 28 February 2014 13:46 To: Lisa Nixon; Michelle Adams Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Is 3pm convenient to all?

From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 28 February 2014 13:44 To: Michelle Adams; Caroline Morris Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi everyone

5 Cllr Pervez will be in the office on Monday afternoon so there might be the opportunity to brief him then, that way it doesn’t matter what day the meeting subsequently takes place.

Kind regards

Lisa

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 28 February 2014 13:15 To: Caroline Morris Cc: Andrew Brunt; Lisa Nixon Subject: FW: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update Importance: High

Hi Caroline,

Please can you arrange the briefing meeting with Councillor Pervez next week once we know when the meeting with will be.

Thanks,

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Hi Tony,

I have tried to call Councillor Rosenau and have left a message for a call back and I will try again later.

I am keeping in contact with Andrew Brunt.

In the meantime we are continuing to investigate this to ensure that we have done everything appropriately. Clearly there has also been an impact on the staff involved and we are doing everything we can to manage this appropriately.

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From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 04 March 2014 09:43 To: Michelle Adams Subject: Re: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Thanks Michelle, I'm able to chat when necessary - I can dip in and out of Hoard interviews this morning.

From: Michelle Adams Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 09:13 AM To: Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Lisa,

Is there any update on the conversation with Cllr Pervez this afternoon? Also, what are the arrangements for travelling etc tomorrow?

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 03 March 2014 10:15 To: Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Lisa,

Will Cllr Pervez be in the city in advance of the meeting – maybe we could travel together and have the conversation then?

Regards,

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From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 03 March 2014 10:06 To: Michelle Adams Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Michelle

As per my previous email to you earlier today. Cllr Pervez doesn’t need a briefing, but it might be worth having something in reserve in case he changes his mind.

Thanks and regards.

Lisa

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 28 February 2014 14:07 To: Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Lisa,

I think that the suggested approach is sensible, I will also ask Roger Moore to prepare a briefing note.

Regards,

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From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 28 February 2014 14:04 To: Michelle Adams; Caroline Morris

2 Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Michelle

Regards

Lisa

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 28 February 2014 13:58 To: Caroline Morris; Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Lisa,

Regards,

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From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 04 March 2014 12:18 To: Andrew Brunt; Michelle Adams Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

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Sounds sensible to me!

We get there in the end…

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From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 04 March 2014 12:16 To: Lisa Nixon; Michelle Adams Subject: Re: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Thanks Lisa, shall I call at 12.45 then?

From : Lisa Nixon Sent : Tuesday, March 04, 2014 12:07 PM To : Andrew Brunt; Michelle Adams Subject : RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Andrew

I didn’t realise that you weren’t in the office. Cllr Pervez won’t be in the office so given your disparate locations, I think it’s going to be difficult to have a 3 way conversation without conference facilities.

Maybe you can call him after Michelle has spoken to him (as Michelle originally suggested – sorry!).

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From: Andrew Brunt Sent: 04 March 2014 11:49 To: Lisa Nixon; Michelle Adams Subject: Re: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Thanks Lisa. I'm out of office in Birmingham all day, but can call at 12.30 if appropriate.

From : Lisa Nixon Sent : Tuesday, March 04, 2014 11:35 AM To : Michelle Adams Cc : Andrew Brunt Subject : RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Sorry Michelle/Andrew I completely forgot what I suggested yesterday.

I think it might be worth you both having the slot so you can both input and contribute to the debate. Sadly I can’t offer you the Leader’s office because the Deputy Leader is using it.

Andrew – I’ll send you the appointment and let Cllr Pervez know.

Is this plan ok???

L PS Michelle do you have responsibility for libraries?

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 04 March 2014 11:16 To: Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt Subject: Re: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

2 Hi Lisa,

I've accepted the appt for the tel con with Cllr Pervez. I think its also worth Andrew B talking to Cllr Pervez may be the time could be shared 15 mins each?

Regards,

Michelle

From : Lisa Nixon Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 09:43 AM To : Michelle Adams Subject : RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Michelle

Can you call Cllr Pervez on his mobile at 12.30pm today please?

Cllr Pervez works in Macc so you’ll be travelling across by yourself. I’ve asked him whether he wants to meet you somewhere else first so you can have a few minutes together and walk into the café together too.

Please let me know.

Thanks

Lisa

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 04 March 2014 09:14 To: Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Lisa,

Is there any update on the conversation with Cllr Pervez this afternoon? Also, what are the arrangements for travelling etc tomorrow?

Regards,

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 03 March 2014 10:15 To: Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for the update. Given the sensitivities around this I am a little concerned about not having a briefing with Cllr Pervez before we meet Obviously, I am happy to go with whatever Cllr Pervez but in this instance my advice would be quite strongly to at least have a brief discussion in advance of the meeting.

Will Cllr Pervez be in the city in advance of the meeting – maybe we could travel together and have the conversation then?

Regards,

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From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 03 March 2014 10:06 To: Michelle Adams Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Michelle

As per my previous email to you earlier today. Cllr Pervez doesn’t need a briefing, but it might be worth having something in reserve in case he changes his mind.

Thanks and regards.

Lisa

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 28 February 2014 14:07 To: Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert; Caroline Morris Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Lisa,

I think that the suggested approach is sensible, I will also ask Roger Moore to prepare a briefing note.

Regards,

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From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 28 February 2014 14:04 To: Michelle Adams; Caroline Morris Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Michelle

Regards

Lisa

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 28 February 2014 13:58 To: Caroline Morris; Lisa Nixon Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi Lisa,

Regards,

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From: Caroline Morris Sent: 28 February 2014 13:46 To: Lisa Nixon; Michelle Adams Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Is 3pm convenient to all?

From: Lisa Nixon Sent: 28 February 2014 13:44 To: Michelle Adams; Caroline Morris Cc: Andrew Brunt; Jeremy M. Herbert Subject: RE: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update

Hi everyone

Cllr Pervez will be in the office on Monday afternoon so there might be the opportunity to brief him then, that way it doesn’t matter what day the meeting subsequently takes place.

Kind regards

Lisa

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From: Michelle Adams Sent: 28 February 2014 13:15 To: Caroline Morris Cc: Andrew Brunt; Lisa Nixon Subject: FW: Dimensions Leisure Centre Matter Update Importance: High

Hi Caroline,

Please can you arrange the briefing meeting with Councillor Pervez next week once we know when the meeting with will be.

Thanks,

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was interviewed on 6 Towns Radio today. Whilst this was a relatively long interview it was positive to note that the interviewer tried to ensure a balanced piece went out. The key points arising from the interview are: o She is calling for an apology to better training for centre staff and a better understanding of equalities legislation so that reasonable adjustments can be made. o She has spoken to the about their experience and they are to write to the council on her behalf saying that the DDA has been breached.

I have tried to call Councillor Rosenau and have left a message for a call back and I will try again later.

I am keeping in contact with Andrew Brunt.

7 In the meantime we are continuing to investigate this to ensure that we have done everything appropriately. Clearly there has also been an impact on the staff involved and we are doing everything we can to manage this appropriately.

Regards,

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He may not be an obvious choice but he has made a major contribution to the city at Port Vale, SCFC and with his work with charities.

Might be running past the leader to see if there is any interest in getting behind the 6 towns campaign. Joan Walley for one is a big John Rudge fan....

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From: Paul Shotton Sent: 13 April 2014 11:33 To: Cc: '[email protected]'; Karen Clarke Subject: RE: Fenton's Elected Representatives letter to the Sentinel

Dear Editor

I reply to letter to the Sentinel. seems to have totally misunderstood the situation. To make matters clear, MP Rob Flello, Cllr Karen Clarke and myself were not invited to the recent Landowners Day meeting at Fenton Town Hall, it is not correct to assume that as elected representatives we have a free reign to attend every single meeting or event held by every Group in our areas without an invite, and indeed would be very poor etiquette to do so.

We have not claimed, nor would we claim that the event was a political stunt, what we did claim was that letter to the Sentinel critiscing our non attendance was politicising the event.

Were we invited and free, we would have attended, all three of us are supportive of the Campaign to return Fenton Town Hall to it's rightful owners the people of the City of Stoke on Trent.

Indeed there is a motion submitted by Cllr Clarke and seconded myself to the City Council to this effect that will be presented at the Council's July meeting, additionally we have written to the MOJ the owners of the building and the Secretary of State for Justice Chris Grayling requesting the buildings return, free of charge to the City.

Rob Flello has also raised this matter in Parliament.

We have attended meetings of Fenton Community Association and all expressed our support for the save the Town Hall Campaign, as a Fentonian I personally have several relatives that are named on the war memorials inside Fenton Town Hall, and I am proud to publicly state that I would lie in front of the bulldozers should the building ever be threatened with demolition and that I will do whatever I can go protect what I think is the most beautiful Square in the city, and to ensure that there is continued public access to these memorials to the brave people of Fenton who made the ultimate sacrifice for their Country.

Regards

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(copies sent to R. Flello, K. Clarke, P. Shotton)

I was amazed to see the current Labour group responsible for Fenton (Rob Flello our MP, with councillor Paul Shotton, councillor Karen Clarke (and Rob’s partner) ) writing to say they weren’t made aware of events in Fenton and claiming it to be a political stunt.

My first point is why they claim not have have been aware of the event and feel they weren't invited?

To the best of my knowledge the event was organised by the Friends of Fenton Town Hall group who distributed flyers to everyone in the town, had articles in/on local media outlets including The Sentinel, Radio Stoke and 6 Towns Radio. The article in the Sentinel said "They are now urging families to lay tributes outside the building to mark Lando wners Day, which honours those soldiers whose only claim on death was the land where they fell.” That surely is an invite to everyone!

It was also mentioned widely on social media including on a group that Paul Shotton has commented in.

Is it because non of them live in the ward that this is an issue for them? You would have to have your ears, eyes and mouth shut not to know what is happening in your own wards.

My second point is why they feel that the event was a political stunt. I know the people who were in attendance and they came from many political backgrounds and beliefs.

My conclusion is that these representatives of the people of Fenton are clearly not in touch with their electorate nor know what is happening in the town that they are paid to represent. They are far from pro-active and my guess is that they feel threatened because the people of Fenton have decided enough is enough, we are tired of being forgotten, if our leaders won’t show any leadership, then we will.

2 My question to all of the people named above is shouldn’t you all be LEADING this effort by the people of Fenton to save our buildings? You have all been asked to get involved in the campaign on many occasions.

Is it because they value their political ties to the Labour Party too closely and fear being cut loose by speaking out and being seen to have a different view? Do they attach more value to this, than to the people that they are supposed to represent? Why was this letter written, was it pressure from the controlling labour group? Why don’t they independently express their personal views, not tow the party line. At an early meeting of the Save Fenton Town Hall group Councillor Shotton said he would lie in front of the bulldozers if it ever got to that stage, why hasn’t he said this publicly?

We elected you, you should take our views on board and represent us. I would also like to ask each of them to tell us how much time they actually spend in their ward?

Was their letter a political stunt? Why could they not write and express their own views? I will leave you to decide.....

Kind Regards,

3 Update: @sotcitycouncil deputy leader Paul Shotton suspended from @Labour Party over bogus Radio Stoke text messages http://ow.ly/xqePp

Suspended and Spend-ed @SoTCityCouncil on national media twice in a week for the wrong reasons #embarrassing #MyCity is better than this

A standards board investigation's begun at @SoTCityCouncil into @paul_shotton 's pretend text messages.

Stoke - on - Trent City Council Deputy Leader suspended by The @Labour Party | @6TownsRadio @sotcitycouncil http://6towns.co.uk/news/2014/05/stoke-trent-citycouncil-deputy-leader-suspended-labour-party#.U4dqi0b5IHk.twitter …

.@SoTCityCouncil deputy leader Paul Shotton suspended by Labour over phoney texts to @BBCRadioStoke http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/City-deputy-Paul-Shotton-suspended- Labour-phoney/story-21162076-detail/story.html#ixzz338Cd3rIC …

@SoTCityCouncil @terry_crowe53 shall u be looking at false names on your petition for hs2, now it's shown one of your own is good with names

@paul_shotton is a nice guy & a talented politician but he should resign immediately 4 bringing his office & @SoTCityCouncil into disrepute

Finally made it to the @SoTCityCouncil cabinet meeting. Cllr Shotton not here, as @pervezstoke has taken on his cabinet responsibilities.

@6townsradio @labour @SoTCityCouncil Nothing but nothing surprises me anymore re this Labour controlled shabby Council. Roll on 2015 get rid

William Davies 10 mins ·

Statement by Paul Shotton on May 8th "Paul Shotton. To make my position Statement from Paul Shotton supporting a town council for Fenton on the 8th May this year “To make my position clear on this I fully support a Fenton Town Council and the additional benefits it can bring to Fenton, I spoke on this at the very constructive Fenton Town Council Group meeting at Fenpark recently. The decision of the Committee was to agree a governance review for Fenton. You can’t now trust anything he says

Hear the fake texts @paul_shotton sent tomorrow morning on @BBCRadioStoke - as well as from the City Ind's Dave Conway & Private Eye...

You absolutely have to listen to @BBCRadioStoke tomorrow from 7am to find out ALL the details about Cllr. Paul Shotton's fake texts to us.

A standards board investigation's begun at @SoTCityCouncil into @paul_shotton 's pretend text messages. Got a short statement from council leader @pervezstoke about @paul_shotton 's texts at the end of cabinet, hear it on @BBCRadioStoke 7am.

BBC: "we are reliant on the audience being upfront and honest about who they are."

Labour: "The Labour Party takes these matters very seriously. Cllr Paul Shotton has been suspended pending an investigation.”

Cllr @paul_shotton : 'I apologise fully for my actions. They were plain stupid. I will never do anything like this again.'

The deputy leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council has sent text messages to @bbcradiostoke pretending to be a variety of different people.

A statement from @paul_shotton says "I apologise fully for my actions. They were plain stupid. I will never do anything like this again.'

Paul Shotton's been suspended by Labour. He's been sending text messages to @BBCRadioStoke pretending to be a variety of different people...

#Stoke -on-Trent Deputy suspended for phoney texts http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england- stoke-staffordshire-27629399 …

NEWS: The Labour party have suspended Deputy Leader of Stoke on Trent City Council, Paul Shotten following text revelations

More on this story coming up: Stoke-on-Trent City Council deputy leader suspended over phoney texts http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-27629399 …

Morning! Stuart and @CharlotteFoster have news of fake texts, cyclists being told off, and the future of the barn own. Join us at 7am.

The deputy leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council has sent text messages to @bbcradiostoke pretending to be a variety of different people.

Paul Billington StokeonTrent CityCouncil 11 hrs ·

Its really coming to something when the Deputy Leader gets caught impersonating fictitious members of the public and multi texting the local radio station to misrepresent public opinion. A record low

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Malcolm Glanister Tosser.

Geff Carson Suppose Mr Pervez knew nothing about these bogus texts. -finger on the pulse eh. • Alan Gerrard Please don't ask me to spy on others. I'm not into divide and conquer.

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John Webbe You could do it by texting under a different name......

o William Davies tagged you in a post Now the deputy leader of StokeonTrent CityCouncil has been suspended for underhand activity will the HS2 petition he started be withdrawn? Are all the signatories on there genuine or made up. I suggest you can't just check against electoral role the council would have to contact each one individually on the list and ask, did you sign this?

Jules Carroll StokeonTrent CityCouncil 2 hrs · Edited ·

Mr Shotton ! It was good to know Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester support Stoke having HS2. Now he is Labours best supporter sending text messages to the local radio show. How many more silly things and secret meetings are going on? It's just a question. Thanks for reading, From,, Jean in Fenton, Rob In Smallthorn, John in New Zealand no Mark in Milton.

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Jules Carroll Should have gone to specsavers and bought a top up Telephone.

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Jules Carroll From Jean In Fenton..

• Jane Jones Still awaiting news from StokeonTrent CityCouncil regarding their cabinet meeting concerning Paul Shotton suspension!

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Remove Alan Barrett Indeed, especially when they're such intellectual giants as to use the same phone to text messages under several other names.

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Susan Pickering Oh texting the local radio station pretending to be members of the public really shows us how hard you all work. Bunchofparasites.com

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Jane Jones I would like to know what 'work' has been done behind the scenes by the Councillors?

Rob Ledgar Is this another pseudonym for the suspended deputy leader who is known by different names on each day of the week? He usually posts this everywhere

Jane Jones After today's events, it makes you wonder if all these signatures are genuine, and not further alias's of Paul Shotton!

Ellen Moreton StokeonTrent CityCouncil 3 mins ·

You can not be trusted you make stoke on trent look bad all the time this counselleor should go after what hes done with the emails

Geff Carson I understand you fo a free anonymous texting service as well !!

This is one of the text messages sent from Councillor Paul Shotton's mobile to BBC Radio Stoke under an assumed name.

Stoke City council spot on going to chelsea, they need to speculate to accumulate, the city is changing thanks to this attitude to inward investment, or we could go back to the old days of decline and depravation. Jean in Fenton.

The Deputy Leader of the Council has been suspended by the Labour party and he's apologised fully for his actions. He's also admitte...

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Jules Carroll Mr Shotton ! It was good to know Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester support Stoke having HS2. Now he is Labours best supporter sending text messages to the local radio show. How many more silly things and secret meetings are going on? It's just a question. Thanks for reading, From,, Jean in Fenton, Rob In Smallthorn, John in New Zealand no Mark in Milton.Should have gone to specsavers and bought a top up Telephone.

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Jonathan Bradshaw I think it's a bit sad really, the standard of intellect and experience of stoke on Trent councillors has been shown to be lacking. There should be some sort of competence requirement before standing for an important public position. The leadership has been shown to be unfit and the people of stoke on Trent should be held accountable for allowing this rubbish to represent them.

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Neil Hibberd I bet he been suspended. On full pay

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Remove Kelly Parks He probably wouldn't have been found out if he'd used bad spelling, bad grammar and a handful of 'lol's and 'u's...

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Denise Andrusyschyn Was he put up to it? There should be an investigation.

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Jonathan Bradshaw Ha ha, I've just noticed, apparently we are all depraved as well.

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Paul Johnson hes learnt his lesson and said sorry so whats the problem !!.. So typical of the nature of british politics. Hes not even got the common sense to use a pay as u go mobile phone.

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Rose Cawley Just confirms what I thought all con artists at Stoke council!!!

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Terry Cope One of the last ones to be investigated by the Labour Party is now the Mayor, Majid Khan. so I won't be holding my breath for any justice, he just joins the ranks of Labour ner do wells with Wazzir, Meredith, Pervez, Lilley, Fry, and Mike Barnes etc, etc. this will be swept under the carpet and I expect him to be brought back when the furore dies down. Like · Reply · 1 · 50 mins

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Simon Brittain Pervez, whalley, shotton and the rest all need binning off.

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Sandra Beardmore Disgrace total disgrace, they are taking the mic out of the good honest people of Stoke.

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Dawn Jutton Unsurprising! Politicians of all persuasions and levels are getting desperate. Maybe they should simply reassess what made them get into politics and show integrity and passion for the issues not power and personal gain? Demonstrating caring for the people they are supposed to represent rather than justifying unjustifiable actions may get more votes.

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Stuart Cartlidge Stupid act, suppose he used a works phone as well, he could have least have covered his tracks and used a cheap pay as you go phone which couldn't be traced, what a bumpy should be fired without compo

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Gordon Palmer show him were the door is

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Tony Hollins Obviously NOT a very intelligent man to think he could have got away with this stupid act.

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MacBilly Hall Typical numbnoid. ...

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Chris Burz Stupid is as stupid does.

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Chris Burz He should have been sacked after the dog incident. Those who vote these imbeciles in should give themselves a good shake!

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Lucio Buffone OMG he used his own phone hahahaha

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Duncan Newell And people like this are leading our councils.

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Chris Palin And BBC relient on unverified text and Twitter for content and comment. Lesson for us all there - take the texts with a pinch of salt

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Duncan Newell I suppose on a good side someone put two and two together and thought why we getting these texts from same number support labour bit fishy ha ha Cyril Brereton via Carol Beardsall 16 hrs ·

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Craig Pond More cheating and underhand tactics by the most corrupt political party in the country. When are Stokies finally going to get off their arses and vote this scum out?

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After this week I'm in absolute despair about the Labour Party locally- Paul Shotton's actions have just about finished me for staying as a member of the Labour Party.

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Sharon James It's unbelievable Sarah. I despair x

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Helen Rowley What's happened?

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Terry James Isn't there something supremely ironic about a council which never comments to the media except under an alias?

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Sarah Hill Helen -the full story is on the Sentinel website. Paul has been pretending to be other people! Terry - agree.

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Alan Barrett The full story is on page SEVEN of the Sentinel, shoudn't this be front page news?

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Mandy Francis I left a long time ago - there are no words

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