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
INCLINED TO INFORM SEPTEMBER 2010 KETLEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
September 2nd, 2010
www.ketleyparishcouncil.co.uk 01952 612035
Email: parishclerk@ketleyparishcouncil.co.uk
CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC FOR PHASE TWO OF THE MILLENNIUM
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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.
£££ 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
Weatherbird to croon at Park Live after winning radio vote
August 27th, 2010Families are encouraged to come to Park Live, the free festival organised by Telford & Wrekin Council, which takes place this Saturday (4th September) in Telford Town Park from 1pm. The winners of the Beacon Radio's Listeners Choice competition, Weatherbird, will open the music festival at 1.15pm.
Weatherbird won the Beacon Radio Listeners' Choice competition beating off three other local bands. Listeners had the chance to vote online for which of the four bands they liked the best.
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.
Fencing scheme to tackle anti social behaviour
August 27th, 2010The Safer Stronger Communities Partnership has teamed up with Madeley Parish Council to install a new security fence at a cost of £5,000.
Residents in the area - many of whom are elderly - had raised concerns about the walk way through Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meetings.
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.
Relatives of railway workers encouraged to attend ceremony
August 19th, 2010Shropshire Council and the Shropshire War Memorials Association are encouraging the relatives of railway workers, named on the Roll of Honour at Shrewsbury Rail Station, to attend a rededication ceremony next month (14 September 2010).
The Roll of Honour, installed on platform three to commemorate the Shropshire railwaymen who fell in the Great War of 1914-1918, has been refurbished as part of the council’s ongoing improvements to the station.
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New "memories" project to bring communities closer together
August 19th, 2010Telford & Wrekin Council has been working with local ward councillors and residents in Arleston to devise ways of bringing together the different communities and generations that live there.
The outcome of this is a special project titled Memories Of Living In Arleston which will get off the ground on Friday (AUG 20).
Residents are being encouraged to bring along old photographs, maps and other memorabilia to the Watling Street Community Centre so they can be copied and recreated in a new art form.
