Council to do 'everything possible' to support Stoke's ceramics industry
It's after the pottery giant Wedgwood announced a pause to operations
Stoke-on-Trent City Council says it'll do everything possible to protect local jobs ahead of a temporary shutdown at Wedgwood’s Barlaston factory.
A Stoke-on-Trent City Council spokesperson said: “We are aware of the temporary shutdown at Wedgwood’s Barlaston factory and the concern it will cause for staff and the wider community.
“We will always do everything we can to protect our industries and local jobs.
“Wedgwood is not only an important local heritage brand but an important visitor destination.
“The fact is global and national pressures – including high energy prices – have made life very difficult for manufacturers.
“We will continue to push our case at the very highest level of government to ensure the ceramics industry is seen as integral to the future of the country.
“At the same time, we are taking practical steps locally to support the industry, from driving down costs to improving productivity. Just today, we confirmed our commitment to buy local when it comes to ceramics, underlining our determination to back the sector at every level.”
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