Council to Remove 'School Keep Clear' Sign Painted on Residential Street

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has confirmed it will remove a 'School Keep Clear' sign painted on Greendock Street in Longton, Staffordshire, after residents pointed out there has been no school in the area for 15 years. The council has already taken temporary measures to cover the markings and plans a permanent fix. Residents expressed frustration over the error, which they say wasted taxpayer money and raised concerns about potential parking fines. Council leader Jane Ashworth apologized, calling the mistake 'a mess' and admitting there 'clearly isn't a school' near the sign. The markings were painted overnight on Friday, with residents noting the 'S' was painted upside down. The area was once home to Edensor Technology College, which closed in 2011 after merging with another school. The site was later demolished and replaced with 193 houses. Residents questioned why the road was resurfaced while nearby streets with potholes were ignored. Ali Hassan, a local resident, criticized the council for the error and demanded accountability. The council has not yet specified who will cover the cost of correcting the mistake.