Plans to regenerate part of a town centre and create new shop and office developments are moving forward. The proposals for York Place, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, involve two new four-storey buildings with food and drink outlets, or retail use, on the ground floor with office units above. More than…
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Stoke-on-Trent-based ceramics maker Churchill China has named its new chief financial officer. The appointment of Michael Cunningham follows the company's confirmation of the planned succession of David Taylor, who will step down as finance director on 12 April 2023. Cunningham brings more than 20…
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A new multi million-pound car park has opened in Stoke-on-Trent. The site at the Smithfield development was due to be operational in October but opened on Monday after further safety checks were carried out. There are more than 700 spaces, and drivers can park all day for just £1 until 1 January. It…
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Derbyshire contractor Enrok Construction has established a permanent presence in the West Midlands for the first time. Enrok has opened a new office in Stafford after experiencing an uptick in demand from clients in the region. The Ednaston-headquartered firm says it has also made the move to give…
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The new on-campus nursery puts play, development, wellbeing, and nature at the heart of early years education, in a carbon neutral building. Staffordshire University has opened the doors of its award-winning £4.4m Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School in Stoke-on-Trent. Children and…
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Construction of a £5.4m history centre for Staffordshire is set to start in early 2023. The contract has been awarded to Pave Aways Building Contractors. The Staffordshire History Centre will be formed by extending the existing Staffordshire Record Office on Eastgate Street in Stafford to…
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Stoke on Trent College has been successful in securing over £13m for 2 new state of the art buildings and transformation of their estate, as part of their exciting new plans which will see significant investment in both their Cauldon and Burslem Campuses. The College has been successful in securing…
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Michelin has recruited its latest cohort of trainees under its long-standing annual apprenticeship programme, which started 95 years ago at its Stoke-on-Trent site. Launched in 1927, Michelin’s apprenticeship programme is steeped in history and underpins the culture of the company overall, providing…
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Building products manufacturer Forterra has reached the first milestone of its £27m investment in Staffordshire as demolition begins at its Wilnecote factory. Demolition of the 30 year old factory makes way for a modernised facility, bringing it up to current standards of efficiency and…
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Lichfield District Councillors have approved the development of a boutique cinema complex for the district. At a meeting of the Full Council on Thursday 20 October, members approved the scheme which will see a four-screen cinema attraction created within the former Debenhams store in Three Spires…
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