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Stoke Schools' Maintenance at Risk as TSSL Liquidates

11/22/2025

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Transform Stoke Schools Ltd (TSSL) has entered liquidation, risking Stoke-on-Trent City Council's major school maintenance contract.
The council informed 88 schools that repairs could remain unfinished because of TSSL's closure.
Gareth Snell, Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, called for accountability over the contract's oversight.
The council has set aside £3.5 million to address issues and safeguard school environments.

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Transform Stoke Schools Ltd (TSSL) has entered liquidation, risking Stoke-on-Trent City Council's major school maintenance contract.
The council informed 88 schools that repairs could remain unfinished because of TSSL's closure.
Gareth Snell, Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, called for accountability over the contract's oversight.
The council has set aside £3.5 million to address issues and safeguard school environments.