Sale could revamp 'wreck' of Blurton's The Swallows Nest pub

“Warren, Councillor Day and Stoke-on-Trent City Council are only worried about it's long term use because they want to obtain an income from it and it lying derelict for years won't establish an income.

That is there only concern!”

“I'll tell you what I think if you want Dizzy, privet land, if the owner was planning to leave it out of use for a hile , they should ensure the area was safe.It my understanding that the building had been the site of more than one fire an each time the council ensured the damage was safe and spent much time and money trying to talk to the owners of the place as to there plans. I have Council member Day's worried on this sale an use.”

“I lived on Newstead many years ago and the Swallows at one time was the heart and soul of the community, "What a crying shame it's lost its status".

Councillor Neil Day, who represents the Blurton ward on Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said the site has been a problem for too long. "When I was getting to know the area, I came across The Swallows Nest and I couldn't believe my eyes," he said. Obviously an outsider representing an area he knows nothing about! He also states; "The best use of the land would be develop the building properly and for it to become a hub for the area".

The guide price for the property is £70,000 to £80,000, but there are around £20,000 of land charges attached to the site that a buyer would have to pay the council.

Mary James, aged 53, who lives on the estate, said: "There is broken glass all over the car park outside the pub", "It's a total mess and children use it as a playground" and "I think people round here have just given up".

John Hammond, aged 41, from Waterside Drive, added: "I just hope it ends up in the right hands. Maybe they will turn it into shops or nice flats". The problem is John you will still have the problem with anti-social behavior, because the children have no-where to play. I know there was a small park on Waterside Drive opposite Ulverstone Rd, but it was only suitable for young children and if it hasn't been maintained then that's also dangerous.

Our Council only seem to be interested in getting their money back and gaining revenue in the future, and apart from that, have no real concerns. For a long time this area has been a problem he say's and anti-social behavior has also been a problem according to residents. But neither was addressed by our Council or it's representatives?

Councillor Day says; "A company like Stafford Housing or Aspire would probably do a really good job of putting the place to good use". And that solution will solve both of the above's Council's problems!

But won't that action bring additional problems for this community and won't eradicate the anti-social behavior problem or the lack of community facilities!

@Warren Lloyd. You are supposed to be someone who want's to represent the people of this city! So when are you going to learn that worthless posts are not only annoying but also making you look like a right plonker?

Don't you think the spread of APATHY orchestrated by the lack of concern demonstrated by our Councillors for those they are represent is; "NEGLIGENT"?”

“They had better hurry up an do something, The Swallows is about the swallow itself.”