New Conservation Areas in Stoke on Trent, Woman arrested Following Burslem Assault

Two newly designated conservation areas in Stoke-on-Trent have now been announced to help preserve the city’s historic character.

Following a consultation process Stoke-on-Trent City Council has unveiled new conservation areas in Winton Square, Stoke and Albert Square, Fenton.

This follows on from 2022 where residents were encouraged to have their say in a consultation exercise and express what significant historical features in the city meant to them. These new conservation areas complete the review of all conservation areas in the city with 22 now designated.

Councillor Chris Robinson, cabinet member for housing, regeneration, and planning said: “Conservation areas play an important role in preserving and enhancing the city’s heritage. Our city has a unique and vibrant cultural identity and heritage which sets the city apart from other places.

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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a man in his 80s was assaulted at his home in Stoke-on-Trent.
At 5.10 on the afternoon of Monday 8 April, Police received a call stating that a woman had gone inside the victim’s address, near Newcastle Street in Burslem, and kicked him before stealing his wallet.  The victim was shaken up, but is not believed to be seriously injured.  On Tuesday the following week, a 44-year-old woman, from the Stoke-on-Trent area, was arrested on suspicion of robbery. She was questioned in custody and has since been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.  Anyone with information can contact Police by calling 101 quoting incident number 520 of 8 April or by using the Live Chat function on the Staffordshire Police website

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