Staffordshire Moorlands

We Are the most affordable place to invest

Nestled between two major growth areas – Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine – Staffordshire Moorlands has Manchester, Birmingham, Derby and Nottingham all within commuting distance and the city of Stoke-on-Trent on its doorstep.

Located right in the heart of England, the Moorlands benefits from an amazing industrial heritage and world class tourism with the Peak District National Park and Alton Towers for example, making it a great place to live, work, play – and invest.

One-third

of the district lies inside the Peak District National Park

growth in resident earnings from 2018-23, compared with 17.6% nationally

income contributed by visitor economy

new business survival rate, compared with 58% nationally

MIKE GLEDHILL LEADER OF STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS BOROUGH COUNCIL

Staffordshire Moorlands key employers

Leek Town Centre Regeneration

£17 million from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund is being invested in Leek Town Centre, with the rejuvenation of the Butter and Trestle Markets, the redevelopment of the Leisure Centre with new pools, fitness facilities and a community wellness suite, and the refurbishment of the museum and library at the Nicholson Institute.

Housing and Employment

The recently launched Growth Strategy will enable the unlocking of stalled sites and development of a delivery pipeline working with developers on the use of council assets to support growth ambitions, the potential for strategic acquisitions and possible joint venture opportunities.

visitor economy

Visitor numbers have grown steadily, with many people enjoying countryside walks, cycling and rural attractions. Tourism currently provides employment for over 5,000 people, making growth of the visitor economy a priority.