Author: Mark Wathen

Work is set to start on demolishing a former factory building, marking a key step in Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s plan to transform brownfield land into much-needed new homes.   The former Olympus Engineering site, on College Road, Shelton, has been earmarked for redevelopment after it was deemed surplus to requirements in 2020 alongside the former…

Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2025 At the start of our centenary year, Stoke-on-Trent is today taking a fresh vision for the city’s growth and prosperity to the heart of Government. The prospectus document – called Future 100 – is based around five missions and sets out a bold set of actions that, together, aim to transform…

Published: Monday, 17th February 2025 Residents are to be asked to have their say on multi-million-pound plans to transform three town centres. A total of £6 million in Government funding is being spent to carry out public realm improvements in Tunstall, Burslem and Stoke. The aim is to help attract extra footfall, boost business activity and tap…

Published: Friday, 14th February 2025 A specialist regeneration and development partnership is set to deliver the multi-million-pound Etruscan Square project. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has granted preferred bidder status to Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Limited (GKRL) for the multi-million-pound project that will help transform the city centre. GKRL intend to work with partners to deliver a range of residential…

Published: Monday, 13th January 2025 Government Minister Baroness Taylor of Stevenage visited Stoke-on-Trent to look at the exciting regeneration developments taking place. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government visited at the start of Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary year to see how this city of creativity and industry is using a new partnership approach…

Published: Monday, 23rd December 2024 A flagship regeneration project in Stoke-on-Trent is already having a major impact on the local economy with job opportunities secured for almost 200 people. Social impact developers Capital&Centric are working in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to develop Goods Yard. The former train station site, which was neglected for many years,…

Published: Monday, 9th December 2024 A leading construction company has been awarded a contract to take forward the multi-million-pound remodelling of the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. Stoke-on-Trent-based Seddon Construction Ltd has been awarded a pre-construction service agreement, under a two-stage design and build contract, to carry out works as part of a £5 million masterplan…

Published: Tuesday, 3rd December 2024 Stoke-on-Trent City Council has published a major new plan which aims to accelerate economic growth and ensure that it delivers real benefits for people and businesses in the city. The new Economic Development Strategy sets out nine priorities for action and investment, ranging from transport improvements and devising new solutions for…

Published: Tuesday, 19th November 2024 The development of Stoke-on-Trent’s exciting new urban neighbourhood is entering its final stages. Work has started on the much-anticipated new public square and lush green spaces at Goods Yard in Stoke. Capital&Centric, the social impact developer transforming the former industrial site, is creating a green oasis to greet visitors as they…

Published: Thursday, 24th October 2024 More than 500 government jobs have been created in Stoke-on-Trent over the last two years. The huge employment boost comes as part of a long-term commitment by the Home Office to create hundreds of new roles in the city. The 500 new jobs include roles that are pivotal in operational activity…