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Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent
Administration
Full nameStoke-on-Trent
Official nameCity of Stoke-on-Trent
Settlement typeCity and Unitary Authority area
MottoVis Unita Fortior (united strength is stronger)
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Constituent countryEngland
RegionWest Midlands
Ceremonial countyStaffordshire
Admin HQStoke-upon-Trent
Incorporated1910
Granted City Status1925
Granted Independent city Status1997
Named forComponent town Stoke-upon-Trent
Government
TypeUnitary, City
Lord MayorDenver Tolley
Leader of the City CouncilMohammed Pervez
Chief ExecutiveJohn van de Laarschot
Council ControlLabour Conservative and Independent Alliance Group Liberal Democrat and City Independent Group coalition
MPsTristram Hunt (L)
Robert Flello (L)
Joan Walley (L)
Geography
Total Area35.8 sq mi (92.74 km2)
Highest Elevation700 ft (213.4 m)
Lowest Elevation350 ft (106.7 m)
Demography
Total Population239700 (2001 Census, 2007 Population Estimates)
Density (pop.)2565/km2 (6643.4/sq mi)
Ethnicity92.5% White
4.4% S.Asian
0.9% Black
1.3% Mixed Race
Religion74.7% Christian
3.2% Muslim
0.8% Other
21.3% None/Not stated
Other information
Time zoneGreenwich Mean Time (UTC±0)
- Summer (DST)British Summer Time (UTC+1)
PostcodeST
Area code01782

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Stoke-on-Trent ( ; often abbreviated to Stoke) is a city in Staffordshire, England, which forms a linear conurbation almost 12 miles (19 km) long, with an area of 36 sqmi (93.2 km2). Together with the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme Stoke forms The Potteries Urban Area. This, together with the rural Staffordshire Moorlands area, forms North Staffordshire, which in 2001, had a population of 457,165.

The conurbation continues to be polycentric, having been formed by the federation of six originally separate towns and numerous villages in the early-20th century. The settlement from which the federated town (not a city until 1925) took its name was Stoke-upon-Trent, because this was where the administration (and chief mainline railway station) was located. After the union, Hanley emerged as the primary commercial centre in the city, despite the efforts of its rival, Burslem. The three other component towns are Tunstall, Longton, and Fenton.

Stoke-on-Trent is considered to be the home of the pottery industry in England and is commonly known as The Potteries. Formerly a primarily industrial conurbation, it is now a centre for service industries and distribution centres.

Stoke-on-Trent Video

Water World, 2000 ltd, Nucleus, aqua park, stoke on trent, staffordshire, ST1 5PU
0.48 min. | 2.80 user rating		 Men at Work - a bunch of lads from Stoke on Trent taking advantage of the night shift. Do they end up naked? Watch & see.
4.83 min. | 4.35 user rating		 The Cat sings a song about Stoke on Trent
0.93 min. | 4.84 user rating		 We show you the true stoke. and believe me we are being generous. Light hearted spoof travel show from the midlands.
3.25 min. | 4.20 user rating		 Water World, 2000 ltd, Rapids, aqua park, stoke on trent, staffordshire, ST1 5PU
0.35 min. | 4.0 user rating
Shelleys Laserdome Longton Stoke On Trent
9.13 min. | 4.73 user rating		 I made this whilst bored on a summer evening in 2007. My plan was to visit all the towns which make up Stoke-on-Trent in one continuous drive.
7.13 min. | 4.61 user rating		 My Documentary capturing real people in Stoke-on-Trent at the famous Hanley Bus Station!
8.55 min. | 4.56 user rating		 This video is available in 16:9 high-quality widescreen and features the Air ride at Alton Towers theme park, located near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. It is a steel flying roller coaster located in the Forbidden Valley area the park. The ride was the first flying roller coaster to be made by Swiss manufacturers Bolliger & Mabillard. Guests ride in a prone position and experience a feeling of flight created by "flying" close to the ground, under footpaths and gliding narrowly past objects such as trees. It almost feels like youre a superhero! It currently sits on the site of the Beast roller coaster, which went out of operation at the end of 1997. The idea came to fruition after many years of planning, and construction on Air started towards the beginning of 2001. It became one of the most expensive rides in the park, with a lot of advertising going around the park prior to its launch. It officially launched in 2002 and has become one of the most popular rides in the park. The footage is taken from the YourDay DVD. Visitors can wear special wristbands which trigger footage of you on the main rides and this customised footage is shown on the DVD. The rides the DVD features include Oblivion, Congo River Rapids and Nemesis. Check out the thrilling good time we had on it!
2.05 min. | 4.86 user rating		 Part 2 of 2 Running battles between protesters and the Police in Hanley Town Centre. EDL / UAF Protest - Stoke on Trent
6.82 min. | 4.01 user rating

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Student chefs bring touch of Stoke-on-Trent to France - StaffsLive Tweet this news
StaffsLive--By Halima Amin: Lucky -Stoke-on-Trent- College students enjoyed a culinary conquest of the notorious Lycee Jane Monnet catering college in France. The venture involved 12 students on a Professional Cooking course spending a week in Limoges. .. - Date : Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:31:49 GMT+00:00
Stoke-on-Trent deaf children's services e-petition signed by 400 - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--An online petition calling on -Stoke-on-Trent- City Council to reverse cuts in services to deaf children has been signed by 400 people in eight days. Four of eight posts for specialist teachers of the deaf in the city have been cut over the last - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:48:47 GMT+00:00
Cycling camps to be held in Stoke-On-Trent - StaffsLive Tweet this news
StaffsLive--By Robert Emanuel: Residents can get back in the saddle at one of 50 cycling training camps across -Stoke-on-Trent-. The camps will be held at different sport and leisure centres, starting on April 10 at Fenton Manor Sports complex. ... - Date : Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:08:25 GMT+00:00
Former Stoke-on-Trent City Council Leader Resigns From Labour Party - Pits n Pots Tweet this news
Pits n Pots--He has also revealed that he will not be standing in the upcoming local elections and has pledged his support for his former colleague and official Labour Party candidate Terry Crowe. Two separate sources had claimed that Mr Stockley was 99.9 - Date : Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:21:13 GMT+00:00
Top 10 restaurants in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire - Stoke & Staffordshire Tweet this news
Stoke & Staffordshire--With our business directory it has never been easier to find a good quality meal or service. Each of the listed businesses in our local directory has two methods by which readers can rate the service they've received. The s - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:14:37 GMT+00:00
400% jump in pre-tax profits [Sentinel, The (Stoke-on-Trent, England)] - TMC Net Tweet this news
TMC Net--(Sentinel, The (-Stoke-on-Trent-, England) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) A STAFFORD financial services software business aims to double profits for 2011 after unveiling strong results. Dunston-based eg solutions reported a 400 per cent jump in its - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:41:36 GMT+00:00
Woman injured in Stoke-on-Trent lorry collision - StaffsLive Tweet this news
StaffsLive--By Lee Kettle: A woman was badly injured after a lorry collided with her parked car near the Michelin Roundabout in Hanford. Fire crews from Longton and Newcastle were called to the incident on Campbell Road. The woman, who has not been identi - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:31:04 GMT+00:00
Stoke-on-Trent's Tunstall Pool to close after cuts - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News---Stoke-on-Trent- City Council decided to close the century-old pool earlier this year despite it having more than 100000 current users. The council, a Labour-led coalition with the Liberal Democrats, will save £82000 from the closure as it look - Date : Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:42:42 GMT+00:00
Bigger home after growth [Sentinel, The (Stoke-on-Trent, England)] - TMC Net Tweet this news
TMC Net--(Sentinel, The (-Stoke-on-Trent-, England) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) WEB development and online marketing firm Kent House has moved to bigger premises to accommodate its growth. The firm has relocated from Keele University Science and Business - Date : Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:47:38 GMT+00:00
Staffordshire University student creates Stoke-on-Trent URL shortener - Stoke & Staffordshire Tweet this news
Stoke & Staffordshire--​A university student has created a new web address shortener for use by organisations in -Stoke-on-Trent-. Staffordshire University student Oliver Needham created the Stke.info service after recognising the pride that many fi - Date : Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:13:34 GMT+00:00

Council : Other
Party Councillors
Labour 27
City Independents 8
Conservative and Independent Alliance 8
British National Party 5
Community Voice 5
Liberal Democrats 4
Libertarian 1
Non-Aligned 1
Non-Aligned (Independent Christian) 1

City and Unitary Authority area of Stoke-on-Trent

Areas, towns and wards.
Abbey Green ward * Abbey Hulton * Bentilee * Birches Head * Blurton * Blythe Bridge * Bucknall * Burslem * Cliffe Vale * Dresden * Etruria * Fenton * Hanley * Hartshill * Lightwood * Longport * Longton * Meir * Middleport * Milton * Penkhull * Shelton * Sideway * Smallthorne * Sneyd Green * Stoke-upon-Trent * Trentham * Tunstall * Weston Coyney
History
Ceramic and Allied Trades Union * Darwin �Wedgwood family * Federation of Stoke-on-Trent * History of Port Vale F.C. * History of Stoke City F.C. * Staffordshire Potteries * Wedgwood Pottery In Stoke-on-Trent
Parliamentary constituencies
CurrentStoke-on-Trent North * Stoke-on-Trent Central * Stoke-on-Trent South
HistoricBurslem * Hanley * Stoke-on-Trent * Stoke-upon-Trent
Tourism
BuildingsEtruria Hall * Ford Green Hall * The Mausoleum * The Villas * Wedgwood Institute * Water World
TheatresRegent Theatre * Victoria Hall
Museums and librariesBurslem School of Art * Etruria Industrial Museum * Gladstone Pottery Museum * Montagu C. Butler Library * Potteries Museum & Art Gallery * Spode Museum
ShoppingPotteries Shopping Centre
Parks and CountrysideBerryhill Fields * Stoke-on-Trent Garden Festival * Trentham Gardens
Education
List of schools * Stoke-on-Trent College * Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College * Staffordshire University * University Hospital of North Staffordshire
Media
PublishingG&Y * Pits n Pots * The Oatcake * The Sentinel
RadioBBC Radio Stoke * Cross Rhythms City Radio * Signal 1 * Signal 2 * Stoke & Stafford (DAB Multiplex)
Companies
PotteryBeswick Pottery * Burleigh Pottery * Churchill China * Clayburn Pottery * James Sadler and Sons Ltd * J. & G. Meakin * Midwinter Pottery * Mintons * Moorcroft * Palissy * Paragon China * Portmeirion Pottery * Royal Doulton * Spode * Wedgwood
OtherArmitage Shanks * Bet365 * Canditv * Clay Records * Dechra Pharmaceuticals * Hanley Economic Building Society * The Motion Monkey * Sons Ltd. * Titanic Brewery * Twyford Bathrooms * Wrights Pies
Sport
American Football teamsStaffordshire Surge
Association football teamsDresden United * Eastwood Hanley * Hanley Town * Meir KA * Norton United * Port Vale * Stoke City
Speedway teamsStoke Potters * Stoke Spitfires
Transport
CanalsCaldon Canal * Trent and Mersey Canal
Public TransportBakerBus * Blue Bus of Staffordshire * First Potteries * Stoke Streetcar
RailLongport railway station * Longton railway station * North Staffordshire Railway * Stafford-Manchester Line * Stoke-on-Trent railway station
Major RoadsA50 * A53 * A500 * Longton Interchange
Misc.
Lobby * May un Mar Lady * Oatcake * People * Potteries dialect * River Trent * Sanity Fair * Start Up Citywide

Districts of the West Midlands Region

Birmingham * Bromsgrove * Cannock Chase * Coventry * Dudley * East Staffordshire * Herefordshire * Lichfield * Malvern Hills * Newcastle-under-Lyme * North Warwickshire * Nuneaton and Bedworth * Redditch * Rugby * Sandwell * Shropshire * Solihull * South Staffordshire * Stafford * Staffordshire Moorlands * Stoke-on-Trent * Stratford-on-Avon * Tamworth * Telford and Wrekin * Walsall * Warwick * Wolverhampton * Worcester * Wychavon * Wyre Forest

Places with city status in the United Kingdom

EnglandBath * Birmingham * Bradford * Brighton & Hove * Bristol * Cambridge * Canterbury * Carlisle * Chester * Chichester * Coventry * Derby * Durham * Ely * Exeter * Gloucester * Hereford * Kingston upon Hull * Lancaster * Leeds * Leicester * Lichfield * Lincoln * Liverpool * City of London * Manchester * Newcastle upon Tyne * Norwich * Nottingham * Oxford * Peterborough * Plymouth * Portsmouth * Preston * Ripon * St Albans * Salford * Salisbury * Sheffield * Southampton * Stoke-on-Trent * Sunderland * Truro * Wakefield * Wells * Westminster * Winchester * Wolverhampton * Worcester * York
ScotlandAberdeen * Dundee * Edinburgh * Glasgow * Inverness * Stirling
WalesBangor * Cardiff * Newport * St David's * Swansea
Northern IrelandArmagh * Belfast * Derry * Lisburn * Newry

Unitary authorities of England

DistrictsBath and North East Somerset * Bedford * Blackburn with Darwen * Blackpool * Bournemouth * Bracknell Forest * Brighton and Hove * Bristol * Central Bedfordshire * Cheshire East * Cheshire West and Chester * Cornwall * County Durham * Darlington * Derby * East Riding of Yorkshire * Halton * Hartlepool * Herefordshire * Isle of Wight * Kingston upon Hull * Leicester * Luton * Medway * Middlesbrough * Milton Keynes * North East Lincolnshire * North Lincolnshire * North Somerset * Northumberland * Nottingham * Peterborough * Plymouth * Poole * Portsmouth * Reading * Redcar and Cleveland * Rutland * Shropshire * Slough * Southampton * Southend-on-Sea * South Gloucestershire * Stockton-on-Tees * Stoke-on-Trent * Swindon * Telford and Wrekin * Thurrock * Torbay * Warrington * West Berkshire * Wiltshire * Windsor and Maidenhead * Wokingham * York
CouncilsBath and North East Somerset * Bedford * Blackburn with Darwen * Blackpool * Bournemouth * Bracknell Forest * Brighton and Hove * Bristol * Central Bedfordshire * Cheshire East * Cheshire West and Chester * Cornwall * County Durham * Darlington * Derby * East Riding of Yorkshire * Halton * Hartlepool * Herefordshire * Isle of Wight * Kingston upon Hull * Leicester * Luton * Medway * Middlesbrough * Milton Keynes * North East Lincolnshire * North Lincolnshire * North Somerset * Northumberland * Nottingham * Peterborough * Plymouth * Poole * Portsmouth * Reading * Redcar and Cleveland * Rutland * Shropshire * Slough * Southampton * Southend-on-Sea * South Gloucestershire * Stockton-on-Tees * Stoke-on-Trent * Swindon * Telford and Wrekin * Thurrock * Torbay * Warrington * West Berkshire * Wiltshire * Windsor and Maidenhead * Wokingham * York



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