As the city's Centenary year ends, Stoke-on-Trent City Council has confirmed that several Centenary legacy projects are now moving into delivery.

The projects include the installation of way markers along the Living Heritage City Trail, a Memorandum of Understanding signed with IFK Legacy CIC to explore long-term options for the Queen's Theatre and new art to be featured in the Art on Your Doorstep exhibition.

Cllr Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "The Centenary was always about what comes next as much as it was about looking back.

"The year helped build confidence and momentum, and we are now focused on turning that into delivery.

"Through regeneration projects, cultural investment, work in our libraries and schools during the National Year of Reading, the Future 100 Prospectus and more, we are using the legacy of the Centenary to support long-term growth, opportunity and pride in Stoke-on-Trent."

The council also explained that major regeneration projects, including Spode Works and Etruscan Square, will continue as part of wider investment plans.

New activity is also planned across libraries and schools for the National Year of Reading.

Cllr Lyn Sharpe, Centenary Champion at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "This year showed what happens when people take something and make it their own.

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"From big events to small local moments, people across the city stepped forward.

"The celebrations may be ending, but the pride people showed is still there and that's what these next projects will build on."