Community Engagement
Strengthening Communities supports children, young people, and families in neighbourhoods where support and community facilities have been limited.
In areas such as Townsend, the project works with local families to build stronger relationships, safer spaces, and better access to activities and support.
By listening to parents, carers, and young people, the project helps develop community-led ideas that improve wellbeing, increase volunteering, and give children the best possible start in life.
The aim is to create neighbourhoods where families feel connected, supported, and confident about the future.
Development Projects
Over the last year we’ve seen some real improvements to bus services in and out of Bentilee. New and improved routes mean people can get more easily to places like Longton and local jobs, and there are better options in the evenings and at weekends too. For many residents, the bus is a lifeline – whether it’s getting to work, college, appointments or seeing family – so these changes genuinely make a difference to everyday life. I’ll keep pushing for reliable, affordable buses that work for local people and help Bentilee stay connected and moving forward.
Environmental Initiatives
We are fortunate to have some wonderful historic parks in our city, but it is our smaller local parks that truly sit at the heart of our communities.
This year, every community park will benefit from improvement works to help more families enjoy safe, high-quality outdoor play. Alongside this, the council is launching a year-long focus on play as part of its Family Matters programme, putting children, families and healthy communities first.
Contact Me
Telephone: 07851 497258
E-mail: sarahjane.colclough@stoke.gov.uk
Address: Glebe Street, Stoke On Trent, ST4 1HH, Staffordshire