Foundation work has started on a new affordable housing development at a Stoke-on-Trent brownfield site.

The development at Booth Street in Stoke, delivered by Morro Partnerships on behalf of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, will see the former council yard transformed into 77 homes over the next 18 months.

The city council has described the scheme as a "major step forward" for its regeneration strategy.

Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker, Cabinet Member for Growth, Regeneration and Transport at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "Seeing foundation work begin on site is a really important moment for this development and a clear sign that we are turning our plans into reality.

"This project is a major step forward in our commitment to bring brownfield land back into productive use and deliver the quality, affordable homes our residents need."

"The redevelopment of this former council yard demonstrates how we can transform underused sites, support local families and create opportunities for economic growth.

"It reinforces our brownfield-first approach to development and forms an important part of our wider regeneration programme for the city.

"And by prioritising brownfield sites, we're helping to protect green spaces, regenerate neglected areas and create new homes in sustainable locations close to jobs, public transport and local services.

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"It's an approach that supports our wider ambitions for growth and regeneration while delivering the homes our communities need."

The the former council yard will be transformed into 77 homes over the next 18 months (image via Liana Snape)

Morro Partnerships moved onto the site earlier this year following planning approval in October 2025.

The homes will be built using traditional construction methods, ensuring high standards of quality, durability and energy efficiency, the city council has said.

Tom Broadway, Managing Director of Morro Partnerships West Midlands, said: "Starting foundation work at Booth Street is a significant milestone in our partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

"This project exemplifies how brownfield regeneration can deliver high-quality, energy-efficient affordable homes while generating genuine social value for the surrounding community. We look forward to seeing it take shape over the coming months."

Morro Partnerships has also committed to a range of environmental and community benefits.

These include recycling up to 97 per cent of on-site packaging waste, delivering a dedicated green community project, providing 60 hours of volunteering, and supporting local businesses and organisations through social value initiatives.

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The Booth Street development is also part of a wider programme of brownfield regeneration across the city.

The city council aims to provide new housing on previously developed land at sites such as Pyenest Street in Shelton, the former Olympus Engineering site on College Road and the former Edensor High School site, Longton, all of which will provide new housing on previously developed land.