Different doors at Wellington Leisure Centre
August 17th, 2010Due to the ongoing development works it will be necessary to close the main entrance to the Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Dave Morgan, a council spokesman said: “The main entrance to the building will be closed on Thursday 18/08/10 and Friday 19/08/10. Alternative access is possible from the West car park through the Civic entrance and from the East car park through the entrance adjacent to Wellington Coffee Shop. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
£££s For Projects voting really taking off - Celebrate Telford
July 27th, 2010Voting is taking off for Telford & Wrekin Council's ground-breaking
£££ for Projects scheme. Residents have the chance to vote for small local projects they want to see in their neighbourhood.
The council scheme will fund local projects across the borough and will see £4,500 spent in every borough ward in the coming year.
Local Police in Whitchurch Organise Activities for Youngsters
July 27th, 2010Football, skating and a "treasure dig" are among activities being organised by local police for youngsters in the Whitchurch area.
The activities are being lined-up for the school summer holidays as part of the ongoing police policy of engaging with young people. It also coincides with West Mercia Police Respect Week which runs from July 26.
Sergeant Kirsty Hill, of the Whitchurch Local Policing Team, said the policy of engaging with youngsters had succeeded in reducing incidents of anti-social behaviour in many areas.
People of Wellington! The Borough wants YOUR views!
July 26th, 2010
Wellington residents, businesses and visitors are being urged to have their say on the latest plans to regenerate the market town. Work is under way on a brand new £8.5 million Civic Quarter and a £1.2 million scheme to repave Market Square, New Street and the pedestrianised part of Walker Street between Rasputins and the Halifax Bank.
Consultation has now started to ask people for their opinions on whether key streets in the town centre should be pedestrianised.
Local contractor to undertake Wellington repaving scheme
June 11th, 2010Contractors will be moving on site to start the repaving of Wellington town centre on Monday.
Local firm McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd have secured the contract for the scheme to repave New Street, Market Square and the area outside Rasputin's.
Roads in the centre of Wellington - New Street, Market Square, Bell Street, Crown Street and Duke Street - are now closed while the first phase of the repaving scheme is completed.
Rifles Regiment to get Freedom of Borough
May 17th, 2010The Rifles Regiment will be in town on Saturday 29 May to receive the Freedom of the Borough from Telford & Wrekin Council.
Local residents and visitors can meet with the Rifles from 10:30am onwards in Telford Town Park where the Regiment will hold a display and arranging activities for people to take part in.
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"D" (Decision) Day is here!
May 6th, 2010
Voting has started throughout both the Wrekin and Telford constituencies to elect MPs for The two seats.
Wellington News would not presume to tell our readers how to vote, but we hope that you will seriously consider taking a few minutes out of your day to place your vote for the candidate of your choice.
We will be carrying updates throughout the day.
Glitz and Glamour at the Mayor’s Charity Ball
April 19th, 2010Telford and Wrekin Mayor, Councillor Karen Blundell, will be hosting her forthcoming Charity Ball on Friday 23 April 2010.
The theme for this year’s event is classic Hollywood glamour in the style of the Oscars, set in the timelessly elegant surroundings of the Hadley Park House Hotel.
Upon arrival guests will be greeted by the ‘paparazzi’, performed by Little Flock Theatre, and a number of ‘celebrities’ courtesy of Wrockwardine Wood Arts College, who will join guests on the red carpet and during the reception.
First Point a great success in the first month
April 19th, 2010First Point at Telford & Wrekin Council’s Civic Offices has been open for just over one month and has already seen more than 5,000 visitors through the door.
The facility, which moved from Telford Library and opened its doors at the start of March providing a central and welcoming location for customers to get their issues sorted at the first point of contact.
