Safety Upgrades Implemented at Longton Bus Station

New safety measures are being installed at a bus station to address anti-social behaviour in the area. Stoke-on-Trent City Council announced that Longton Bus Station will receive new lighting, seating, and CCTV equipment, aiming to enhance safety and improve the station’s appearance. Additionally, a section of the existing canopy, which covers all nine stands, is being removed to create more open space and improve visibility. A councillor noted prior awareness of problems in the vicinity, including disorder and criminal damage. This initiative is a collaboration with Staffordshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and has been funded with £46,409 of government funding as part of the Safer Streets programme. As part of these efforts, information boards displaying real-time passenger information are scheduled for installation in the new year. Councillor Majid Khan stated: “We are aware of some of the problems which have been reported in this area including dangerous driving, disorder, vandalism and criminal damage and we believe that these improvements will go a long way to combat these issues.” Furthermore, a separate package of improvements is being planned for the near future, funded by the Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government. These future works will encompass improved pedestrian links between the bus station and the neighbouring retail park, market, and surrounding businesses.