Over 1,000 Meir Park residents have now said 'No to telegraph poles' Monday, 29 June, 2026 As we come towards the last few days of our petition, it's been amazing to see how we've now secured over 1,000 signatures on the campaign, not to mention promotion via the local paper. So many residents have been in touch with me about this, their frustration with BT Openreach's ability to respond clearly and appropriately to their concerns, and how inappropriate they feel the imposition of... Local News
Smithfield Hotel & Apartments Back on Track! 19th August 2019 Great to be on site again at Smithfield last week, announcing that - following the collapse of Pochin - work on the 4* Hilton Garden Inn hotel and Clayworks... Articles
Conservative Home : The Conservative Urban Revival in Stoke-on-Trent 13th August 2019 I have written occasionally in the past about the increase in Conservative councillors in Stoke-on-Trent, and although our recent gains in the local elections... ArticlesOpinions
Park Life - Stoke-on-Trent Style 21st July 2019 The superb Hanley Park has been undergoing restoration over the last few years, supported by Heritage Lottery Funding to bring back and restore a number of... ArticlesLocal News
Hilton Comes to Stoke-on-Trent... Twice! 19th July 2019 This week I got a look behind the scenes at Stoke-on-Trent’s newest hotel, the 4* Hilton Garden Inn, that is currently being built in the city centre. This... Local News
Engaging Professional Services in Stoke-on-Trent to Help Transform the City 17th July 2019 Another opportunity today to speak to local businesses about our ambitious plans and how they can get involved with keeping the Stoke £ in Stoke. The... ArticlesLocal News
Saving the Planet - One Plastic Bottle At A Time.... 15th July 2019 Age is a funny business. One minute you’re young and keen, changing the world by nagging your parents to get rid of CFC sprays and recycle paper, and the next... Opinions
Transforming A City - Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone Goes From Strength to Strength! 9th July 2019 It was an absolute pleasure to attend the latest Make It Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire inward investment team property event, hosted at the Tunstall Trade... Local News
LGA Conference - Culture-led Regeneration: Achieving inclusive and sustainable growth 3rd July 2019 Being asked to share good practice is always a humbling experience - at the LGA Conference I was delighted to be asked to take part in a very well attended... ArticlesSpeeches
Personally Speaking : We’re Excited About Opportunities Ahead! 1st July 2019 My first Personally Speaking column for the Sentinel talks about the administration’s ambitions for the next four years, and a little bit about me! Just over 50... ArticlesOpinions
