Residents across Stoke-on-Trent will be able to vote on which heritage assets should be restored as part of the city's Centenary celebrations from tomorrow (Wednesday 17 December).

Re-Form Heritage is working in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to delivering the new Centenary Restoration Fund.

The fund will be used to restore small but significant features that help shape the character of each of the six towns thanks to a £240,252 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

These could include statues, war memorials, fountains, murals and street furniture that matter to local communities.

Inês Jorge, Centenary Restoration Fund Officer at Re-Form Heritage, said: "This project is all about the little heritage treasures that make our city special.

"We know how much pride people have in their local landmarks and we really want to hear which ones mean the most to you.

"With the support of National Lottery players and our partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we have the chance to protect the small but meaningful heritage features that hold so many memories for local people.

"We'd be delighted if residents joined the conversation, voted and shared their ideas. Your involvement will help us choose the sites that matter most in this special Centenary year."

Residents can vote online or use a paper form from the reception at Middleport Pottery (image via Nub News)

A recording will be available to watch after the event for anyone unable to attend.

During the event, the Re-Form Heritage team will outline the aims of the fund, explain the shortlist of assets and how people can vote, and show how residents can also nominate additional assets they feel deserve attention.

Re-Form Heritage explained that the votes and nominations will help shape the final selection, which will also take other factors into account including the size and historic significance of each asset and the complexity and cost of repair work.

Cllr Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, added: "Our heritage tells the story of who we are as a city - it reflects both our industrial strength and our creativity.

"We know there are challenges to tackle but 100 years since Stoke-on-Trent was granted city status is the perfect time to reflect on its past and invest in its future.

"It's great that we're working with our heritage development trust, Re-Form Heritage, on this project.

"It will not only restore important local landmarks but also give communities the chance to shape how we care for them in the future."

Voting will open on Wednesday, 17 December, and will run until Sunday, 25 January.

Residents will be able to vote online or by picking up a paper form from the reception at Middleport Pottery.