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Two of the older areas of South Telford are in line for
millions of pounds of new investment under proposals outlined by
Telford & Wrekin Council.
The plans would form part of the Council's three year budget
proposals and would see at least £4 million of new Council money
invested into the regeneration of Brookside and Sutton Hill.
The focal point for each scheme is likely to be the development
of new centres which could include new shops, homes and improved
public space.
There would also be plans to put new community facilities into
Brookside's centre.
The Council will also begin separate consultations in both areas
so that local people can shape any proposals for the regeneration
schemes.
The plans are part of the Council's £23 million investment
package to regenerate a number of areas under the Council's Borough
Towns Initiative.
Cllr Eric Carter, cabinet member for regeneration, said: "These
proposals would see very significant and much needed investment
come into these two areas which are some of the longest establish
parts of the new town of Telford.
"They have facilities that may have passed as good nearly 40
years ago but today fall way short of what people expect. Our first
steps will be to ensure that we know, through consultations, what
local people's priorities are.
"With the regeneration going on in Woodside, the planned
developments for Madeley and Ironbridge, these schemes for
Brookside and Sutton Hill will over the next few years really
ensure that regeneration is evenly spread across the south of
Telford."
The council will start its Brookside consultation in February.
The consultation for Sutton Hill is planned to be held later in the
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