Bus Station
The Coachmakers Arms The Final Curtain
26 Aug 2010
We have heard some disturbing news over the past few days.
New Bus Station For Stoke-on-Trent
24 Jun 2010
After years of waiting, consultation, and empty promises, Stoke-on-Trent City Council finally agreed the company that will design the city’s new bus station. Last night Stoke-on-Trent City Council unanimously agreed that Grimshaw Architects LLP, designers of the Eden Project in Cornwall and the International Terminal at London Waterloo station, will be the lead architectural company creating the full design for the city centre bus station.
Hanley Bus Station Have Your Say
24 May 2010
Stoke-on-Trent residents are being asked for their views on on what they would like to see in their new city centre bus station. This Wednesday (26 May), Stoke-on-Trent City Council will be holding a public exhibition, showing the initial design concepts of each of the 6 international design teams have been short-listed for the new bus station and asking local people what they think and what is important to them in their new bus station.
Stoke-on-Trent And The Award Winning Bus Station
21 Mar 2010
Many people have their doubts about the regeneration of Hanley, the East West Precinct and the much spoken about bus station. Many people still don't think that it will happen any time in the near future. If you go back to early 2009 you will no doubt remember the news around planning permission for this exciting new development, the passing of the death sentence for the Coachmakers Arms, the grand plans and even the stars shopping in the new precinct.
Planned Road Closures For EDL Rally January 23
14 Jan 2010
Staffordshire Police have released details of road closures around Hanley on 23 January to enable them to facilitate the proposed EDL rally. The following roads will be closed to all traffic from 0700 on Saturday 23 January. Old Hall Street Charles Street Albion Street Bagnall Street Stafford Sreet Tontine Street Piccadilly Cheapside Percy Street Bus stops on Old Hall Street & Stafford Street will also be temporarily closed, passengers who would normally use these stops are being asked to jo
Potteries Way
16 Dec 2009
Just how long does it take to get a project finished, never mind started in Stoke-on-Trent? Back in February, we reported on the the facelift of Potteries Way. The Elected Mayor, Mark Meredith & Councillor Adrian Knapper were photographed with a local resident and a shiny shovel marking the start of a £1.8 million project to improve Potteries Way. The project boasted hundreds of new trees & hedges to replace the 'poor quality' ones which were already in place.
Does anybody believe the report agreed by Cabinet is anything more than a public relations exercise to try and convince us all that something is still happening in Hanley? Over the years we, the taxpayer, have paid for endless studies and consultations. We have be presented with great plans and artists impressions.
ARE WE GETTING A NEW BUS STATION OR WHAT?
15 Dec 2008
Today it has been announced that the plans for the new bus station in Hanley will cost £24.5 million and the council have so far only secured about £4 million funding. This leaves a shortfall of over £20 million. Well, I think the plans for the new bus station were fantastic and it would be great to have such a superb development in our city centre. But where will the money come from?
