Supporters who are passionate about preserving the city’s most historically important buildings are being urged to come forward to support the launch of a Stoke-on-Trent Heritage Trust.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council wants to set-up a Trust as part of ongoing efforts to help protect and repurpose the city’s heritage assets. The move follows the launch of the Heritage Congress in 2022.
Now, subject to cabinet approval tomorrow (Tuesday), the city council is set to start a recruitment campaign for shadow trustees to help formally establish a Stoke-on-Trent Heritage Trust.
The aim of the Trust is to facilitate and identify potential funding options to support the long-term security and sustainability of the city’s heritage buildings.
Councillor James Smith, cabinet member for infrastructure, heritage and development management, pictured above, said: “Stoke-on-Trent has a unique, rich and vibrant cultural identity and heritage which sets the city apart from other places.
“Our city is home to almost 1,000 buildings and sites of special local interest and architectural significance as well as historical collections, green spaces and features such as waterways and routeways. Stoke-on-Trent was also the first UK city to secure two Heritage Action Zones.
“Through the establishment of the Stoke-on-Trent Heritage Trust, we will be able to work with partner agencies to advise, nurture and shape the future legacies of these historic buildings and build on our commitment to heritage investment and preservation.”
In recent years, the city council has spearheaded the transformation of a number of heritage sites with support from £56 million secured through the government’s Levelling Up Fund.
