The team behind Stoke-on-Trent's Goods Yard neighbourhood are throwing a massive free street party for local residents next month.

Social impact developers Capital&Centric are putting on 'Goods Yard Fest' which will see Glebe Street closed on Sunday 9 April for a one-day street festival to coincide with the long weekend. 

Free for anyone to attend, visitors can witness a set list of live music acts alongside DJ sets, street artists and performers 12pm-6pm.

Work is still ongoing at the Goods Yard neighbourhood (Sarah Garner).

Tim Heatley, co-founder at Capital&Centric, said: "When it's done, Goods Yard will be a really lively neighbourhood with loads going on, whether that's pop-up artist events and live music in the gardens; foodie meet-ups in the below ground warehouse; or community nights in the Signal Box bar and café.

"We wanted to fast-track some of that vision and give people a taste of what they can expect – bringing the Stoke-on-Trent communities together for a street party and fostering that eclectic, celebratory atmosphere."

Tickets aren't required for the 9 April street party, with entry on a first-come-first served basis.

Goods Yard neighbourhood is sat between Stoke train station and Mersey Canal (Sarah Garner).

Cllr Abi Brown, Leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "Goods Yard is set to become a fabulous destination to enjoy, live and work at this key location between Stoke-on-Trent train station and the Trent and Mersey Canal.

"It's important that we celebrate positive change and involve people in new developments as they take shape as well as explore the local opportunities and benefits such investment can bring."

Once work is complete complete, Goods Yard will be packed with 174 new design-led homes for rent; edgy work spaces; indie bars, cafes and shops; and stacks of green outdoor space open to the public.

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