Specialist repairs to Tunstall's historic clock tower have been completed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

Following repairs by the city council's Repairs and Maintenance Service and a specialist clock repair company, the Grade II listed clock tower's chimes are now operational for the first time since November 2024.

The project focused on ensuring the mechanism can operate reliably for years to come and is part of wider improvement plans for Tunstall.

Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker cabinet member for regeneration, infrastructure and transport at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "The Clock Tower is an essential part of Tunstall's story and a visible reminder of the civic pride that built the town.

"When a landmark like this falls silent, something important is lost."

 The 16-metre-high tower, which was erected in 1893 and funded by public subscription, has been described as "one of the town's most recognisable landmarks"

The tower also features a lifesize bust of local MP and philanthropist, Sir Smith Child, which was commissioned by The Ladies of Tunstall.

Cllr Gordon-McCusker added: "Restoring the chimes is a statement of intent: that Tunstall's heritage matters, and that we will look after what previous generations built.

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"This work secures the tower for the long term and forms part of a wider programme to renew the town centre properly – respecting its history while investing in its future.

"Regeneration does not begin with erasing the past. It begins by taking responsibility for it, and then building forward with confidence."

Redevelopment of the town centre includes £4.5 million of government funding to regenerate its public spaces.

The city council is considering options for other restoration work around the clock tower as part of the Levelling Up-funded public realm proposals.