Do you know someone receiving care and support?
September 2nd, 2010
Social services are changing and we want your views in shaping the future. Come and find out more at Telford & Wrekin Council's interactive forum on 9 September 2010, 10am to 1pm, at Meeting Point House. Refreshments will be made available throughout the day and lunch will be available from 1pm. Spaces are limited, so book today by calling 01952 388811, or emailing puttingpeoplefirst@telford.gov.uk
Borough Neighbourhood Watch Schemes continue to flourish
September 2nd, 2010With over 650 schemes and almost 15,000 households under its protection, Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) in Telford & Wrekin continues to go from strength-to-strength.
However, Telford's NHW Administrator Mrs Anne Walker is again encouraging residents of Telford & Wrekin to consider forming their own scheme if their area doesn’t already have one.
Newport Swimming Pool refurbishment confirmed
September 2nd, 2010Plans for a half million pound investment in Newport Swimming Pool as part of the Borough Towns Initiative regeneration programme are set to start on Monday 6 September.
Parts of the roof will be replaced and the installation of a new air handling unit and insulation within the pool hall will improve the experience for swimmers and spectators.
The pool will be closed to the public from Monday 6 September for an estimated 10-12 weeks to enable the essential maintenance and refurbishment work to be undertaken.
Scores on the doors helps boost standards
August 31st, 2010More premises have been added to the Telford & Wrekin Scores on the Doors website, meaning you can be even more informed about where to eat in the borough.
The latest scores are all online at www.telford.gov.uk/scoresonthedoors with over half being awarded the top five or four stars.
£££ For Projects Big Society success
August 31st, 2010Telford & Wrekin Council's ground-breaking grass-roots initiative, £££ for Projects, has successfully mobilised residents of the borough to come up with a wide range of imaginative ideas to enhance their local community
More than 2,000 suggestions have been put forward by borough residents.- demonstrating that local people know what is best for their own communities and do want to become more involved in decision-making
New safety scheme at Hadley Learning Community
August 27th, 2010A new safety scheme to prevent off road bikes, quads and mini motos using the grounds at Hadley Learning Community has been completed with the installation of permanent barriers.
Both school users and members of the community accessing facilities at Hadley Learning Community were being put in danger by the illegal use of such vehicles.
The Safer Stronger Communities Partnership to include West Mercia Police, Hadley & Leegomery Parish Council and Interserve have worked together to achieve a more sustainable solution following criminal damage to previous installations.
Safety fear closes Bolas Bridge
August 26th, 2010Telford & Wrekin Council has been forced to close a minor road which straddles the boundary with Shropshire Council after a routine inspection found a bridge had become unsafe due to erosion of the river bed.
The unclassified road between Great Bolas and Little Bolas will be shut for a number of weeks while temporary safety measures are put in place to bolster the bridge.
It is expected the first phase of work to get the road re-opened may cost up to £30,000 with a more long-term solution likely to be as much as £100,000.
Highway maintainence on Donnington Wood roundabout
August 17th, 2010By Jess Bracken
Telford and Wrekin this year have made massive investments into the local areas, they have invested £14m into refurbishing the Highways and procedures are due to be carried out on the Donnington Wood Roundabout starting on Monday 16th August and will be carrying on for 2 weeks. The changes will involve skimming and renewing the worn out surface of the roundabout and footpaths will be improved.
SUMMER ART PROJECTS to help boost young people’s prospects
August 10th, 2010By Jess Bracken
School leavers and other young people in Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to attend one of a series of five day projects aimed at boosting their motivation and inspiration.
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Connexions 4 Youth service is running three separate five day projects that will involve a combination of visual arts, film making, photography, music sampling, animation, song writing, blogging, music production and other creative activities.
Local contractor appointed for Sutton Hill regeneration works
August 5th, 2010Local contractor McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd have been awarded the contract for the regeneration works at Sutton Hill local centre.
The regeneration works are a key priority for local residents, they were initially consulted in September 2009 and then on the detailed proposals in March 2010.
The consultation and public exhibitions indicated overwhelming support from residents for the proposals and Planning Consent was granted in June 2010.
Works are now due to start at the end of this month and should be completed by the end of May 2011.
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