Demolition of the former Iceland store on Charles Street in Hanley will begin on Monday 24 August, with work expected to take around six weeks to complete.
The vacant building will be safely pulled down as part of site preparation and levelling work. This demolition is the first step towards the initial phase of the multi-million-pound Etruscan Square brownfield regeneration scheme.
Temporary Closures Expected
The work will require temporary footpath and partial road closures on Charles Street. Local residents and businesses have been informed. The council has stated it will take every step to minimise disruption to adjacent homes and businesses and maintain safety throughout the works.
Development Partners and Funding
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is working with partners PfP Igloo and Genr8 to deliver the Etruscan Square development. The first phase will focus on new, affordable homes centred around the former Iceland store and Charles Street Car Park area.
The project is backed by £20 million of Government Levelling Up funding and is intended to regenerate Hanley as a place to live, work, shop and visit.
Addressing Vacant Building Concerns
The demolition is also being undertaken to offset potential security, anti-social behaviour and vandalism concerns, and to reduce ongoing maintenance costs connected to the vacant building.
Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker, cabinet member for growth, regeneration and transport, said: "The start of demolition work at the former Iceland store marks another important milestone in bringing the long-awaited Etruscan Square brownfield regeneration project forward. These works will not only ensure we have no potential issues associated with an empty building but also prepare the ground for the first phase of development."
