Thousands of new homes are set to be built in Stoke-on-Trent over the next decade, thanks to a partnership between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Homes England.

Last year, Stoke-on-Trent City Council announced a landmark agreement with the government's housing agency which outlined a commitment to working together on a comprehensive housing delivery plan for the city.

The agreement will see a major investment into Stoke-on-Trent, with around 3,000 new homes being built in the next ten years.

The homes will build new communities, replace properties that are not fit for purpose, rejuvenate brownfield land and be high-quality for residents.

This work - forecast to add around £400 million Gross Value Added to the city's economy – will build on what has already been achieved by Stoke-on-Trent City Council through its commitment to expand and improve its local housing offer.

The announcement comes as a small delegation from Stoke-on-Trent City Council attend MIPIM, the annual real estate conference in France (Sarah Garner).

This includes the redevelopment of the former Victoria Ground site, in Stoke, into 200 new family homes, the private-rented Clayworks apartments scheme in the city centre – the first scheme of its kind in the city – and the launch of two new state-of-the-art sheltered housing schemes – QEII and Rialto Court, in Fenton.

At the same time, plans for new apartments at Goods Yard are gathering pace with piling complete and a ground floor slab in progress. Preparations are also being made at Etruscan Square including site investigation and design works for residential units and a mobility hub with future opportunities for retail, leisure and the city's first arena.

Councillor Abi Brown, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "Our ambition is to deliver high-quality, fit for purpose, safe and well-maintained homes for Stoke-on-Trent residents now and in the future.

"We have delivered some fantastic schemes across the city over the last few years and I have no doubt that this unique partnership with Homes England will continue to boost confidence in the Stoke-on-Trent housing market, and ensure our city remains a place where people can live well at all stages of their lives."

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