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Stoke-on-Trent City Council proposes urban development corporation for major redevelopment
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to approve a final City Centre Masterplan aimed at transforming Hanley into a vibrant destination, featuring plans for a new bus system, a leisure centre, and hundreds of new homes. As part of the initiative, cabinet members will be asked to agree in principle to establish an independent urban development corporation (UDC) to accelerate growth and acquire land, with a detailed report expected in early 2027.
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- Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to approve a final City Centre Masterplan aimed at transforming Hanley into a lively destination.
- Proposals include a new bus system, a leisure centre, and the addition of 1,800 more city centre residents by 2030.
- Cabinet members will consider agreeing in principle to create an independent urban development corporation (UDC) to drive the redevelopment.
- Setting up a UDC would require a robust business case, government funding, and up to two years to establish.
- A more detailed report regarding the creation of the UDC is expected to be presented to cabinet members in early 2027.