Major improvement work is being carried out at a Stoke-on-Trent bus station, making it more safer and comfortable for passengers.

New lighting, seating and CCTV is being installed at Longton Bus Station as part of the project which aims to improve the look of the station and reduce anti-social behaviour.

Part of the existing canopy which covers all nine stands is also being removed to create more open space and improve visibility.

Councillor Majid Khan, cabinet member for community safety and resilience at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "We are aware of some of the problems which have been reported in this area including dangerous driving, disorder, vandalism and criminal damage and we believe that these improvements will go a long way to combat these issues.

Part of the canopy is also being removed (LDRS).

"We are working with partners all over the city to design out crime in our town centres and this project is just one example of how we working together to make our city safer for all."

Stoke-on-Trent South MP Allison Gardner said: "The work at Longton bus station is just a small part of the work the council are doing to make the city safer for everyone.

"Additional lights, cameras and the open plan bus station will provide better access and improve visibility to deter people from using the station for anti-social activities.

"The Safer Streets funding will improve the streets, leading to a safer more accessible city. I hope everyone will feel the benefits of this."

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