Good news for Stoke canals, £1.1 million from the last dribble of the Levelling Up funds. To be spent on…

“Targeted improvements to canals and green corridors, aimed at enhancing their accessibility. The Canal and River Trust will lead this project.”

Great, well… levelling down the “tree-root bumps” on the towpaths is certainly something that needs to be done in certain places. And which would boost accessibility re: wheelchairs and pushchairs. Let’s hope the cash is not all just going on snazzy signage and more political wall-murals.

The money has to be spent by March 2026.