A "much-loved" Stoke-on-Trent parish centre has been transformed with the support of a local contractors.

Renovation work at Milton Parish Centre – attached to St Philip and St James Church - has now been completed after receiving support from Stoke-on-Trent based contractors Novus Property Solutions.

The work included the demolition of outdated toilets and the installation of new ladies, gents and accessibility toilets - part of a larger improvement plan the city council says is "underway".

They company also provided new flooring, as well as decorating the new facilities.

Novus Property Solutions is one of a number of contractors working with Stoke-on-Trent City Council under its' new corporate and social responsibility rules.

As part of their contract, contractors are required, to donate time, labour or materials to community projects and good causes.

Shaun Clewes, Operations Manager at Novus Solutions said: "At Novus, we believe the impact of our work should extend beyond the projects we deliver.

"We worked closely with the team to identify an opportunity to create meaningful social value within the local community.

"Through conversations with local stakeholders, Milton Parish Centre was highlighted as a valued community hub that could benefit from investment and improvement.

"This project demonstrates what can be achieved when clients, local communities and supply chain partners come together to make a genuine and lasting difference. Together, we're creating positive change and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve."

The work was unveiled to local residents and ward councillors at an open morning in September.

The city council said the Parish Centre, which has supported the church since it was first built in 1975, is a "well-used and much-loved facility".

It welcomes community use as well as private bookings with family parties and volunteer groups.

Councillor Duncan Walker - Cabinet Member for Safe and Resilient Communities and Housing at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, as well as Ward Councillor for Baddeley, Milton and Norton – said: "It was a delight to be welcomed to Milton Parish Centre to see the work that's been undertaken, as well as seeing the plans for the future.

"The Parish Centre is a vital part of the Milton community.

"It is wonderful to see the work that Stoke-on-Trent City Council and its' Repairs and Maintenance Service contractors can achieve in partnership together."