Urgent repairs ordered for historic Falcon Works in Stoke-on-Trent
Council steps in to prevent further deterioration of Grade II listed site.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has issued an urgent works notice to the owners of the historic Falcon Works, demanding essential repairs to prevent further deterioration of the Grade II listed pottery site on Sturgess Street.
The council has outlined several repairs, including securing the site with fencing, boarding open windows, repairing gutters, and conducting emergency kiln repairs. If the owners fail to comply, the council plans to execute the work and recover costs.
Established in 1858, Falcon Works includes significant architecture from the era of potter W.H. Goss. The site has been vacant for over 35 years and is seen as a critical part of Stoke-on-Trent's industrial heritage.
Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker highlighted the importance of preserving the city's historic assets and declared the building's protection vital. This move is part of the council's Heritage Enforcement Programme, which addresses more than 100 heritage-related cases amidst Stoke-on-Trent's wider heritage emergency.
This initiative demonstrates the council's commitment to preserving the city's historical sites and recovering from neglect.