Name: Bee Friendly City event
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Burslem Park

Contents

Burslem Park event links residents to the citywide bid
Small spaces count in the pollinator map
Three actions residents are being asked to try
How to share bee friendly activity with the council

Stoke-on-Trent residents are being invited to a free Bee Friendly City event at Burslem Park on 1 August, as the city builds its bid to be recognised for action supporting bees and other pollinators.

The event is open to residents and is intended for people who want to learn more about the campaign, share what they are already doing, or find small ways to help from a garden, window box or local green space. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has not stated a start or end time in the published notice.

Detail	Confirmed information
Event	Bee Friendly City event
Date	1 August 2026
Time	Not stated by the council
Venue	Burslem Park, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
Cost	Free
Who it is for	Residents

Burslem Park event links residents to the citywide bid

The Burslem Park event is part of Stoke-on-Trent’s attempt to become a Bee Friendly City. The campaign is encouraging residents, schools, community groups and businesses to take part by creating or recording pollinator-friendly spaces across the city.

The council says the bid builds on work already happening in Stoke-on-Trent, including wildflower meadows, naturalised grassland areas and wildlife-friendly planting in parks, nature reserves and other green spaces.

At the event, residents will be able to find out more about the Bee Friendly City campaign and discover ways to get involved. The source notice does not list stalls, food, accessibility arrangements or transport details, so visitors should treat Burslem Park as the confirmed location and check the council’s campaign information for any later event updates.

Small spaces count in the pollinator map

A major part of the campaign is a citywide map of bee friendly activity. Residents, businesses and organisations are being asked to tell the council what they are doing to support bees and other pollinators.

That could include planting nectar-rich flowers, creating a wilder patch in a lawn or green space, or reducing pesticide use. The council says the information will be added to the city’s Bee Friendly map to support the bid.

The Bee Friendly Awards are organised by the Bee Friendly Trust and recognise towns and cities taking action to support bees and other pollinating insects. Stoke-on-Trent’s bid is therefore not just about one park event, but about gathering visible evidence of activity across neighbourhoods, schools, businesses and community spaces.

Bees and other pollinators are essential for many wildflowers, plants and crops. The council notice says evidence shows many bee species are in decline, making the creation of new habitats increasingly important.

Three actions residents are being asked to try

The council has set out three practical steps for residents who want to help bees and other pollinators.

First, create a pollinator pitstop with nectar-rich flowers where bees and other insects can stop to refuel. Second, let part of a lawn or green space grow wild instead of keeping every area closely mown. Third, avoid pesticides that can harm bees and other pollinators.

Councillor Lyn Sharpe, Bee Friendly City champion at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said residents do not need a large garden or lots of space to take part.

“A few bee-friendly plants, a window box or even leaving part of your garden to grow naturally can make a real difference,” she said.

She added that work is already taking place across Stoke-on-Trent and said the campaign is about “bringing it all together, celebrating it and encouraging even more people to get involved.”

How to share bee friendly activity with the council

Residents, businesses and organisations that are already supporting pollinators can let the council know so their activity can be added to the Bee Friendly map.

The council has asked people to email Climate and Nature Officer Liz Peck at liz.peck@stoke.gov.uk with details of the steps they are taking. More information about the Bee Friendly City campaign, including advice and resources, is available through the council’s Bee Friendly campaign page.

Source: Stoke-on-Trent City Council