Potteries museum turns up ACE

Representatives from Arts Council England (ACE) have praised the redevelopment scheme taking place at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (PMAG) after visiting the site.

Organised by Stoke-on-Trent City Council's director of Legal, Governance, Culture and Heritage, James Doble, the visit saw representatives from ACE's Capital team welcomed by staff from contractor Seddon.

The visitors were also given a behind-the-scenes tour of the work by Head of Museums, Ben Miller.

The project - supported by ACE through £5 million of investment from the Cultural Development Fund - includes the creation of a new corner entrance, a foyer café bar and retail space with an open terrace.

The city council said there will also be dedicated space for artists in residence and a range of improvements to visitor facilities.