New lease of life given to popular park thanks to local business partnership

A popular Stoke-on-Trent park has been given a new lease of life as part of the city’s ongoing Centenary celebrations.

Newstead Park has been revamped with freshly painted and cleaned play equipment, new safety pads under play equipment, new goal posts, upgraded bins, safety signage and planted new trees.

Local business, Goodwin International Ltd, approached Stoke-on-Trent City Council earlier this year to offer their support for the Centenary and to give back to the city that has been home to their headquarters since 1883.

The project focused on regenerating the park as a safe, welcoming space for local families and residents to enjoy for years to come. The team from Goodwin International Ltd also carried out a litter pick and a general clean up of the park.

Councillor Amjid Wazir OBE, cabinet member for city pride, enforcement and sustainability said: “This is a big year for Stoke-on-Trent and it’s been fantastic to see local people and businesses stepping up to play their part.

“We are a city proud of our award-winning parks, green spaces and over one million trees. Projects like this are a brilliant example of how we can work together to keep improving these vital green spaces – places that support families, boost mental and physical wellbeing and protect wildlife.

“A huge thank you to Goodwin International Ltd. for not only donating their time, but also the funding to bring this area back to life. What an amazing team effort to help rejuvenate the park and give back to the community.”

Paul Root, General Manager and Director at Goodwin International Ltd, said: “Goodwin International are proud to have worked closely with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to deliver significant improvements to outdoor space for the residents of the Newstead Estate to enjoy for years to come.  Goodwin International and the Goodwin Group have entwined historic ties to Stoke-on-Trent dating back to 1883.

“Upon the occasion of the city Centenary, whilst we reflect with pride on what has gone before, we look forward to the next century with great ambition both for ourselves and for the City of Stoke-on-Trent.”

Hanford, Trentham and Newstead Ward Councillors, Maxine Clark and Daniel Jellyman said: “First and foremost, thank you to the team from Goodwin International Ltd for helping to rejuvenate Newstead Park. The much-loved park is a hive of activity for local residents and their families, and the new work has proved popular.
“The Centenary year is having a positive impact on all corners of the city, and it has been brilliant to see that impact be felt at ward level.”

The revamp of Newstead Park is one of many local initiatives taking place across Stoke-on-Trent as part of the city’s Centenary celebrations.

For more information on the city’s Centenary, visit sot100.org.uk