Stoke City FC Pub Repainted Following Single Complaint

A pub landlord in Stoke-on-Trent, James Elliot, was forced to repaint The Jolly Potters, which he had decorated in Stoke City colors, after a single complaint citing conservation area guidelines. Despite local support and a petition with over 3,000 signatures, he complied with council orders and repainted the pub in neutral colors, aiming to foster a positive relationship with the community and local authorities.

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