Business press releases

Telford Enterprise Week set to help business owners and entrepreneurs

Published on Wednesday 23rd May 2012

Telford business owners looking to develop and grow their companies and would be entrepreneurs who want to find out what support is available are being encouraged to take part in a week of events.

Small Business Loans Fund set to be launched

Published on Wednesday 2nd May 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council has joined forces with Impetus to provide sustainable financial lending to support new and existing businesses and social enterprises.

Traders needed for Newport Farmers' Market

Published on Tuesday 1st May 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is on the hunt for more traders for the already successful Newport Farmers’ Market – with the next market taking place on Thursday May 17.

Incentives to attract new businesses to the borough

Published on Friday 20th April 2012

A range of major financial incentives to attract new businesses to the Telford area are being proposed by Telford & Wrekin Council.

Positive meeting on £300m M6 scheme

Published on Wednesday 18th April 2012

A Telford and Wrekin delegation has had an “extremely positive” meeting with a government minister about proposals for a motorway link to be built from the M54 to the M6 North and the M6 Toll road.

Strong case made for Telford HMRC staff and offices

Published on Wednesday 18th April 2012

A Telford and Wrekin delegation has made a strong case for retaining Telford as a key location for support staff working for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) service.

Minister meeting to discuss future HMRC office plans

Published on Thursday 5th April 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council leader Kuldip Sahota will lead a delegation to London for key discussions about Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs service’s future plans for use of offices in the borough.

Business leaders back the M6 link campaign

Published on Wednesday 8th February 2012

Business leaders in Telford and Wrekin are backing the campaign to persuade the government to build a proper motorway link from the M54 to the M6 North and the M6 Toll road.

Council to approach broadband providers and partners to help push rural broadband

Published on Thursday 26th January 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is to contact broadband providers to urge them to help to improve coverage and provide superfast broadband to rural parts of the borough.

Council continues to tackle data security issues

Published on Tuesday 24th January 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is in the process of completing a comprehensive internal training programme on information and and data security during the past year.

Council and New St traders to meet to resolve street displays

Published on Friday 13th January 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council will be meeting with a small number of traders in New Street Wellington it has contacted about excessive shop street displays shortly.

New Results for Scores on the Doors Scheme

Published on Wednesday 2nd November 2011

Over 30 more food businesses have been added to Telford & Wrekin Council's Scores on the Doors website www.telford.gov.uk/scoresonthedoors this month.

New Results for Scores on the Doors Scheme

Published on Tuesday 10th May 2011

Over 20 more food businesses have been added to Telford & Wrekin Council's Scores on the Doors website www.telford.gov.uk/scoresonthedoors this month.

Get festive at the latest Christmas market

Published on Tuesday 30th November 2010

Oakengates will stage a Christmas Market this weekend with visitors being promised a host of seasonal goodies and gifts.

Have your say on next year's budget!

Published on Friday 26th November 2010

Residents are being given the chance to give their views as part of the Council's commitment to engage with local residents about where they would like to see money invested and savings made.

Council increases opportunities for local businesses

Published on Monday 15th November 2010

Local businesses across Telford and Wrekin could win more contracts thanks to new links between Telford & Wrekin Council and the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce.

Work starts on the heart of Southwater development

Published on Wednesday 10th November 2010

Work on the flagship £250m development to kick start the regeneration of Telford Town Centre will start in earnest in the heart of Southwater next week.

Telford man jailed for non-payment of council tax

Published on Friday 5th November 2010

A Telford man has been jailed for 28 days for the non-payment of nearly £4,000 in council tax, relating to three separate properties.

To Infinity (Broadband) and Beyond

Published on Wednesday 3rd November 2010

Telford residents are being urged to register their interest and put the borough on the digital map.

Council's strong financial management keeps budget on track

Published on Tuesday 2nd November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council's expenditure is still projected to be within budget for 2010/11 - which the council says continues to demonstrate its track record of strong financial management.

£££ For Projects Big Society success

Published on Wednesday 1st September 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council's ground-breaking £££ for Projects, has successfully mobilised borough residents to come up with a wide range of imaginative ideas to enhance their local environment.

Statement of Licensing Policy review - have your say

Published on Wednesday 25th August 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is now consulting on its Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003.

One Telford launched to oversee borough's economic growth

Published on Friday 8th January 2010

Services aimed at promoting economic growth and tourism services are transferring back to Telford & Wrekin Council as One Telford by the end of March.