Town centres set for 'transformational' revamp

Three town centres in Stoke-on-Trent are set to have a total of £6 million spent on "transforming" them.

The government-funded public realm works in Stoke, Tunstall and Burslem will help "breathe new life" into all three, according to the city council.

Plans include improving the public square on South Wolfe Street, Stoke to use for regular outdoor events, while in Burslem, the focus will be on making Queen Street, which is home to a number of listed buildings, more attractive.

The work is planned to start later this year, with a public consultation on the proposals running until March.

In Tunstall, the aims include creating a "high-quality public space" centred around the town's Tower Square and the Clock Tower.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council said it wanted to draw more people and business into the three town centres, and "tap into" their heritage.

The regeneration proposals will also better link up key parts of each town, and "complement the other exciting project work taking place," stated councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker.

It was "vital" to get feedback from as many people as possible, added the cabinet member for regeneration.

Consultation events are being held at Burslem School of Art on 21 and 22 February, and Tunstall and Stoke Indoor Markets on 7 and 8 March.

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