Residents are being asked to share their thoughts on plans to upgrade public spaces three Stoke-on-Trent town centres. 

Work to improve public spaces in Burslem, Stoke and Tunstall is set to begin later this year using £6 million in government funding. 

Stoke-on-Trent City Council say the aim of the plans is to attract extra footfall and boost business activity while promoting the heritage of each of the towns. 

Cllr Finlay Gordon-McCusker, cabinet member for Transport, Infrastructure and Regeneration at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "We really want as many people as possible to feedback on these exciting plans which will help to breathe new life into Burslem, Stoke and Tunstall town centres.

"The regeneration proposals we have set out will improve the economic viability of the towns, help better link key parts of the towns and are being developed to complement the other exciting project work taking place.

"So, it is vital to hear residents' priorities for spending the money and to use these ideas to shape the final plan ready for work to start later this year."

Public consultations have been announced for people to share their priorities.

The consultation events are:

• Burslem – Burslem School of Art – Friday, 21 February (10am to 4pm) and Saturday, 22 February (10am to 2pm).
• Tunstall – Tunstall Indoor Market – Friday, 7 March (10am to 4pm) and Saturday, 8 March (10am to 2pm).
• Stoke – Stoke Indoor Market – Friday, 7 March (10am to 4pm) and Saturday, 8 March (10am to 2pm).

Residents can also have their say via email: [email protected]. 

The first of the six consultation events is taking place at the Burslem School of Art. (Nub News)

In Tunstall, proposals include better connecting key areas of the town like the High Street, Tower Square, Butterfield Place and Alexandra Park shopping area and creating a high-quality public space for the town focused on Tower Square and the Clock Tower.

In Burslem, the proposed work will focus on the Queen Street area, which is the location of several Listed Buildings including Burslem School of Art and the Wedgwood Institute.

The scheme will improve the historic Conservation Area with natural stone paving and new tree planting to create an attractive environment, encouraging more people into the town centre.

In Stoke, the money is to be centred on improving the public square on South Wolfe Street - adjacent to Stoke library - to create a community space for regular outdoor events, including street markets and live music events.

The council say the work will complement other government-funded projects taking place around the city including the Tunstall Library development, the Spode site in Stoke and pre existing investment to protect and bring Burslem's historic buildings back into use. 

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