Environment and planning press releases

New household waste contract recommended

Published on Tuesday 22nd May 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council will be asked to back plans for a new waste service contract that would help push up recycling rates, reduce landfill tax costs and build a waste transfer station.

Environmental works to make pools safer

Published on Monday 21st May 2012

Six substantial trees in and around pools in the Dawley Magna ward of Telford and Wrekin are to be felled on Monday as they present a potential risk to members of the public.

Ask for new litter bin sites

Published on Monday 21st May 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is appealing for residents to suggest suitable locations for new litter bins as part of a scheme to increase the number of bins in the borough.

Councils come together to make Madeley cleaner and greener

Published on Tuesday 15th May 2012

An innovative new partnership is to help make the Madeley area even cleaner and greener.

Friends meet again to talk 'Dawley Town Hall'

Published on Monday 14th May 2012

Over 40 Friends of Dawley Town Hall will be invited to meet again this Wednesday (16 May) to continue discussions around arrangements for the revamp of the building.

Hundreds of households to benefit from energy scheme

Published on Wednesday 9th May 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council has identified hundreds of properties that are eligible for a 100 per cent government funded domestic insulation scheme.

Confident cyclists needed for Bikeability

Published on Wednesday 9th May 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is on the hunt for confident cyclists to encourage other residents to get on their bikes this spring through the council's Bikeability programme.

Rapid Response teams launched to clean borough routes

Published on Tuesday 8th May 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council today (TUE) launches two new dedicated Rapid Response teams to clean roads around the borough – which will be complemented in two parishes by dedicated environmental teams.

View the Madeley Court land development plans

Published on Thursday 26th April 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is inviting local residents to attend a community drop-in session to view the redevelopment proposals for the former Madeley Court Sports Centre site.

Council to challenge Mere Park decision

Published on Tuesday 24th April 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is to seek to challenge a decision by the planning inspectorate in relation to the Mere Park Garden Centre on the edge of Newport.

Shop fronts and signage design guidance

Published on Friday 20th April 2012

Those wanting to make changes to a shop front or signage in a conservation area may soon benefit from new planning guidance if approved by Telford & Wrekin Council's cabinet on Thursday 26 April.

Councils come together to make Dawley cleaner and greener

Published on Monday 16th April 2012

An innovative new partnership is to help make the Dawley area even cleaner and greener.

Shaping Places for Prizes

Published on Tuesday 10th April 2012

Helping to shape the future of Telford and Wrekin has never been so much fun for four competition winners.

Councils come together to make St Georges & Priorslee cleaner, greener

Published on Friday 30th March 2012

An innovative new partnership is to help make the St Georges and Priorslee area even cleaner and greener.

Big names for Southwater investment

Published on Thursday 29th March 2012

High quality restaurant tenants have been confirmed for Telford’s £250m Southwater development – as the ambitious plan to kick start a vibrant night time economy in the town centre gathers pace.

Ice Rink plans skate forward

Published on Thursday 29th March 2012

Ambitious plans for the refurbishment and modernisation of Telford Ice Rink as part of the £250m Southwater development have been given the all clear by Telford & Wrekin Council.

Work to start on Newport Canal project

Published on Wednesday 28th March 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is due to start work on Monday on a £40,000 project to improve the access and appearance to part of the area next to Newport Town Lock.

New opening hours for recycling centres

Published on Tuesday 27th March 2012

As part of the unprecedented savings target imposed on the Council, one Community Recycling Centre in Telford and Wrekin will close and others will open for less hours from Monday 16 April.

Millions to switch off lights to mark Earth Hour

Published on Tuesday 27th March 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council will join hundreds of millions of people across the globe in switching off non essential lights for one hour to celebrate Earth Hour.

New strategy for playing pitches

Published on Thursday 22nd March 2012

A new strategy for the management of playing pitches in Telford and Wrekin is poised to be backed by leading councillors at next week’s cabinet meeting.

New opening hours for recycling centres

Published on Wednesday 21st March 2012

One Community Recycling Centre in Telford and Wrekin will close and others will open for less hours from Monday 16 April.

Eating out? Getting food in? Check out the food hygiene rating

Published on Thursday 15th March 2012

Scores on the Doors is changing, to take us in line with the new national scheme being introduced on 1 April 2012.

Next phase of Southwater masterplan on public display

Published on Thursday 8th March 2012

The latest phase of the masterplan for Telford & Wrekin Council’s flagship Southwater development in the town centre is going to be available for public viewing at the end of this week.

Car Parks in Wellington to become short stay

Published on Tuesday 6th March 2012

Four public car parks in Wellington town centre are set to become short stay, with effect from Monday 12 March.

Council to launch Travel Telford investment programme

Published on Tuesday 6th March 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is set to launch a new investment programme in sustainable, low carbon, low cost transport, which will be branded as Travel Telford.

Work begins on Ironbridge Park & Ride

Published on Tuesday 21st February 2012

This year for the first time people coming to visit Ironbridge will be able to take advantage of the new park and ride for which work on the site has now begun.

Council seeks approval to move forward with waste management

Published on Wednesday 15th February 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council will be presenting a report to Cabinet which sets out its options for future waste management services as current contracts become due for renewal between 2014 and 2019.

Dawley Town Hall community use plan set for all clear

Published on Wednesday 15th February 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council's cabinet is poised to approve a package of measures to return Dawley Town Hall to community use following overwhelming backing for the move from a public consultation.

Telford & Wrekin Development Plan – Still time to get involved

Published on Friday 10th February 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council has begun the preparation of a new development plan for the borough.

Securing Dawley Town Hall's Future

Published on Thursday 9th February 2012

A keen group of volunteers have been rolling up their sleeves to take part in improving the much loved Dawley Town Hall.

New Lease of Life for Dawley Town Hall

Published on Monday 30th January 2012

Starting on Friday 3 February Dawley Town Hall is set to gain a new lease of life.

Council leader requests M6 Link meeting

Published on Thursday 26th January 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council leader Kuldip Sahota has written to the Secretary of State for Transport to ask for am urgent meeting to improve the connection between the M54 and the M6 North and M6 Toll.

£2.3m Hadley regeneration plans approved

Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012

Plans submitted by Telford & Wrekin Council for a £2.3m regeneration of Hadley, which will include the building of a new Tesco Express food store, were approved at Plans Board on Wednesday (JAN 18).

Council set to launch major Brookside consultation

Published on Wednesday 18th January 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is set to launch a major public consultation with the community in Brookside to develop a scheme for the regeneration of the estate's local centre.

A new Development Plan for Telford & Wrekin – Get Involved

Published on Monday 16th January 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is beginning the preparation of a new development plan for the borough. The first stage of public consultation launches today.

New Results for Scores on the Doors Scheme as we move in to 2012

Published on Wednesday 4th January 2012

Over 25 more food businesses have been added to Telford & Wrekin Council's Scores on the Doors website www.telford.gov.uk/scoresonthedoors this month.

Box road lane closure to enable works

Published on Thursday 29th December 2011

As the Southwater development continues to take shape, work to put in place everything necessary for the success of the development also continues.

Artwork scheme to brighten underpass

Published on Monday 19th December 2011

Young people in Sutton Hill are to brighten up an eyesore underpass by creating artwork for the walls in the latest scheme to benefit from Telford & Wrekin Council's Your Money, Your Projects fund.

CAB looks forward to Southwater hub move

Published on Monday 19th December 2011

Plans for Telford's Citizens Advice Bureau to move an advisor to the proposed community hub in Southwater have been greeted by the organisation's annual meeting.

Scores on the Doors scheme shares more results

Published on Thursday 15th December 2011

Over 30 more scores have been added to Telford & Wrekin Council's Scores on the Doors website this month. These can all be seen at www.telford.gov.uk/scoresonthedoors

Brookside set for £6m regeneration

Published on Wednesday 14th December 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is set to invest £6m in a major regeneration of Brookside which will address issues with the current design of the Local Centre as well as other areas close to the centre.

Christmas recycling and waste collections

Published on Friday 9th December 2011

It’s coming to that time of year where almost everyone in the borough will be making more use of wheelie bins and recycling containers.

Keeping the borough moving this winter

Published on Wednesday 7th December 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is working hard to ensure it keeps the borough moving and residents safe this winter.

£2.3m Hadley regeneration plans submitted

Published on Tuesday 6th December 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council has submitted plans for £2.3m regeneration of Hadley – which will include the building of a new Tesco Express food store.

Landmark tree set to be removed

Published on Monday 5th December 2011

A beech tree which is a familiar roadside landmark on one of Telford ’s main roads is to be cut down after a fungus affecting its roots reached an advanced stage.

Regeneration partnership aims to secure Town Hall’s future

Published on Friday 2nd December 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is working with a range of partners to take the first steps to secure a bright future for one of the borough’s neglected landmark buildings.

Rights and Fairness Telford sponsors Council Christmas tree

Published on Friday 2nd December 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is delighted to announce that Rights And Fairness Telford (RAFT) has sponsored the authority's Christmas tree this year.

Carbon results demonstrate Council's environmental credentials

Published on Monday 28th November 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council's environmental credentials have been demonstrated after being ranked in the top 15 per cent of the UK's largest organisations in a league table released this month.

Wellington footbridge set for Your Money, Your Projects investment

Published on Friday 18th November 2011

A poorly lit and overgrown footbridge in Wellington is set to be massively improved as part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s new community fund, Your Money Your Projects.

Brookside spruce up

Published on Wednesday 16th November 2011

A shrub bed landscaping project has been started in Brookside by Telford & Wrekin Council and has received support from the local community group, Brookside Improvement Group, and local residents.

Oakengates regeneration exhibition

Published on Monday 14th November 2011

An exhibition will take place in Oakengates shortly to show local residents and interested parties what the town will look like once the regeneration of the town is complete.

Leading leisure provider plans progress

Published on Monday 14th November 2011

On Friday, Leader of the Council Kuldip Sahota, met with representatives from Citygrove at the consultation event in Telford Town Centre Library to register his support for this major mixed use leisure development coming to Southwater.

Malinslee work progresses

Published on Tuesday 8th November 2011

Work has now begun on the first stages of the redevelopment works in Malinslee.

Poor standards for Newport Chinese

Published on Thursday 3rd November 2011

A Newport business has been fined £2,385 after admitting it failed to maintain satisfactory hygiene standards.

Changes to Blue Badge scheme

Published on Thursday 3rd November 2011

Central Government have recently completed a review of the Blue Badge scheme and a number of changes are being made.

Next phase of schools investment programme set for all clear

Published on Thursday 3rd November 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is set to submit the Final Business Case for the next phase of its Building Schools for the Future programme to Partnerships for Schools, subject to approval by the authority's Cabinet.

Recycling increases to be encouraged

Published on Monday 24th October 2011

The review to determine the amount of waste that is recycled in the borough is set to start on 9 November.

Waste review to begin

Published on Friday 14th October 2011

A review will shortly begin to determine the amount of waste that is recycled in the borough.

Hadley regeneration plans take a step forward

Published on Friday 14th October 2011

Hadley is on the verge of a significant boost if plans for regeneration of the district centre are approved.

Local centre in Sutton Hill officially opens

Published on Friday 14th October 2011

A major scheme to redevelop the local centre in Sutton Hill will be celebrated when it is officially opened by partners and Telford MP David Wright on Friday.

Local Nature Reserve for the Borough

Published on Thursday 13th October 2011

A report being put forward to Telford & Wrekin Cabinet next week will seek approval for a new Local Nature Reserve in the area.

Action for Arleston Community Woodland

Published on Wednesday 12th October 2011

Arleston Residents' Association and the Small Woods Association, supported by Telford & Wrekin Council, invite you to have your say in improving Arleston Woods.

Work begins in Malinslee

Published on Tuesday 11th October 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is next week beginning the first stages of the redevelopment works in Malinslee.

Farmers' markets taking place this month

Published on Monday 10th October 2011

Two farmers' markets are being held in Telford and Wrekin this month – with one in Ironbridge and the other in Newport.

Man in court for littering

Published on Thursday 6th October 2011

A Telford man who ripped up a warning notice and threw it onto the pavement was in court today after refusing to pay a fixed penalty.

Man fined for throwing bottle

Published on Thursday 6th October 2011

A Telford man who threw away an empty bottle while walking along a town street has been ordered to pay a total of £400 by a court after he failed to respond to reminders to pay a fixed penalty.

Wellington demonstrations cost council more than £20,000

Published on Tuesday 4th October 2011

Demonstrations held in Wellington during the summer cost Telford & Wrekin Council more than £20,000 in costs and officer time.

Southwater earthworks nearing completion

Published on Tuesday 4th October 2011

Earthworks to prepare the Southwater site in Telford Town Centre for construction are nearing completion with temporary grassed areas and paths being put in place.

Work restarts on new Academy building

Published on Tuesday 27th September 2011

Work has resumed on the construction of the new Abraham Darby Academy building at the Abraham Darby Sports and Learning Community site.

Southwater deal agreed with Cineworld for 11 screen cinema

Published on Thursday 15th September 2011

Telford and Wrekin Council are pleased to announce that a deal has been agreed with Cineworld for the development of an 11 screen multiplex cinema fronting onto the new Southwater Square.

Council in major bid for Box Road cash

Published on Wednesday 14th September 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is poised to submit a full business case to the government to secure funding to make the Town Centre Box Road two way.

Council prepared for bitter winter

Published on Wednesday 14th September 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is set to maintain an increased stock of salt to ensure it can continue to treat its road network for prolonged periods of harsh winter weather in the coming months.

Three key roads to shut next week for essential works

Published on Friday 2nd September 2011

Essential work will close three key roads in Telford next week for different reasons.

Help find a name for new facilities in Wellington

Published on Monday 8th August 2011

You still have time to offer your suggestions for naming the brand new civic quarter for Wellington and the walkway that leads you to it .

Highway to be improved along Jubilee Avenue

Published on Wednesday 3rd August 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council has identified the state of the borough's roads as a major priority and is investing to improve carriageways across Telford and Wrekin.

Come and see behind the Paddock Mount hoardings

Published on Tuesday 2nd August 2011

We are throwing open the gates to the biggest earthworks excavation in the borough for decades – and you are invited to come and see “behind the hoardings” at Paddock Mount in Dawley.

Council unveils new masterplan for Southwater regeneration

Published on Wednesday 27th July 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council has unveiled a revised masterplan for the £250m regeneration of the Southwater area of the town centre – as private sector interest in investing in the scheme continues to flourish.

Roads investment leads to temporary closures

Published on Wednesday 27th July 2011

A stretch of Wombridge Road in Trench will be closed for up to three weeks as Telford & Wrekin Council carries out work to repair and improve it.

Council to consult on Oakengates improvements

Published on Wednesday 27th July 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is proposing to invest in a £1.9m package of improvements to the centre of Oakengates, as part of its new budget that the Council’s administration is consulting residents on.

Council set to approve future offices plan

Published on Monday 18th July 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council has revealed its plans to accommodate staff after the existing Civic Offices are sold.

Council to receive £3.5m for sustainable transport projects

Published on Wednesday 6th July 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council has been told it is to receive a substantial cash boost from a government programme to support sustainable transport projects.

Council to consult Dawley residents on market future

Published on Wednesday 6th July 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council will be consulting people in the centre of Dawley for the next two Fridays on what local people want for the future of the town's historic market.

Work due to start on next phase of Wellington regeneration

Published on Tuesday 5th July 2011

Work is due to start at the beginning of August on the next phase of Wellington's town centre regeneration, which will result in the four week closure of Walker Street.

Informative exhibition on multi million pound scheme for Newport

Published on Thursday 30th June 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council has announced a multi million pound scheme that would see Newport’s main secondary school extensively refurbished, hundreds of homes built and new jobs created.

Council supports Cycle 2 Work scheme

Published on Friday 24th June 2011

A new scheme called 'Cycle 2 Work' launches at Telford & Wrekin Council this week as staff are encouraged to consider greener ways of getting to work.

Town Park litter pick as part of Give & Gain Day

Published on Thursday 23rd June 2011

Around 70 workers from technology firm Capgemini are doing a litter pick in Telford Town Park tomorrow as part of Give & Gain Day – the UK’s only national employee volunteering day.

Children put best foot forward

Published on Thursday 23rd June 2011

Pupils from a Telford primary school are putting their best foot forward by celebrating the opening of a new path that makes their journey to High Ercall Primary school safer.

Woman fined after dog fouls path

Published on Monday 20th June 2011

A Telford woman who allowed her dog to foul a woodland pathway has been ordered to pay a total of £755 by a court after she failed to respond to reminders to pay a £50 fixed penalty.

Can throw man fined by court

Published on Monday 20th June 2011

A Telford man who threw a can out of the window of a car has been ordered to pay a total of £715 by a court after he failed to respond to reminders to pay a £75 fixed penalty.

New Farmers' Market in Newport

Published on Thursday 9th June 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is launching a new farmers’ market in Newport - which will be held for the first time in the town next Thursday.

Enforcement Order made against builder

Published on Tuesday 17th May 2011

Telford based builder Steven Bailey has become the first person in the borough to have an Enforcement Order made against him after carrying out substandard work for residents.

Council reassures on electrical recycling

Published on Tuesday 17th May 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council has reassured residents that electrical items left at its recycling centres are not finding their way to third world countries.

Halesfield recycling centre on reduced service tomorrow

Published on Wednesday 11th May 2011

One of Telford & Wrekin Council's community recycling centres will be operating a reduced service tomorrow (THU 12 MAY) as a result of having no electricity.

Back of the net - plastics recycling shortlisted for national award

Published on Tuesday 10th May 2011

A new scheme which has seen Telford and Wrekin residents recycle nearly 20 million plastic bottles has been shortlisted for a national award.

Warmth scheme here to help Telford and Wrekin residents

Published on Tuesday 26th April 2011

npower's Health Through Warmth scheme is reminding residents in Telford who are experiencing damp related illnesses that they could still get help with heating and insulation measures for their home.

Back of the net! Plastics recycling shortlisted for national award

Published on Monday 11th April 2011

A new scheme which has seen Telford and Wrekin residents recycle nearly 20 million plastic bottles has been shortlisted for a national award.

New Civic Offices offers savings

Published on Wednesday 23rd March 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council's new offices will be greener and leaner and will stop the tax payer spending an extra £3.5 million pounds on the existing, ageing Civic Offices over the next three years.

Plaques made to mark old Market House position

Published on Thursday 17th March 2011

Iron plaques that will be incorporated into a paving scheme as part of the regeneration of Wellington town centre have been cast at the foundry at Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge.

Recycle your food waste in plastic bags!

Published on Wednesday 16th March 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is now able to accept food waste in plastic bags as part of its food waste recycling trial.

Reaping rewards for recycling efforts

Published on Tuesday 15th March 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is on course to smash targets through its plastics recycling scheme.

More green space for Granville Country Park

Published on Tuesday 15th March 2011

Granville Country Park could be expanded in the future if cabinet members back a council report at their next cabinet meeting on 22 March.

Southwater public realm improvements given green light

Published on Thursday 10th March 2011

Ambitious plans to create an attractive public environment around the £250m Southwater scheme have been given the go ahead by Telford & Wrekin Council's Plans Board.

Council progresses with Woodside regeneration

Published on Monday 7th March 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is progressing with the multi-million pound regeneration of Woodside.

Find a "chum" at Madeley Market

Published on Friday 25th February 2011

A charity which provides a service for adults who feel lonely or isolated ran a successful volunteer recruitment stall at Madeley Market following an invitation by Telford & Wrekin Council.

Ironbridge achieves Coach Friendly status

Published on Thursday 24th February 2011

Ironbridge Gorge has scooped a coveted award for its "coach friendly" approach - and it's only the third place in the West Midlands to achieve such recognition.

£££s for Projects - Wellington Scout Hut success

Published on Tuesday 22nd February 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is proud to share details of another successful £££s for Projects application that has secured funds by nominating a local facility for a portion of the cash available to every ward in the borough.

Recycling centre to close for resurfacing work

Published on Thursday 17th February 2011

Newport Community Recycling Centre is to be closed for a working week to enable resurfacing work to be carried out on the vehicle and pedestrian areas of the site.

Get creative and make your mark on the new Wellington Civic Quarter

Published on Wednesday 16th February 2011

Telford residents are being invited to make their mark on the £8.5 million Wellington Civic Quarter by helping to name a new street.

Madeley children vote for improved play area

Published on Tuesday 15th February 2011

Children from the John Fletcher School in Madeley have chosen a design to improve an existing play area adjacent to the school.

Pothole Busters Campaign makes progress

Published on Tuesday 15th February 2011

Over 3,000 potholes have been filled since the launch of Telford & Wrekin Council's Pothole Busters campaign at the end of January.

Have your say on recycling containers

Published on Monday 7th February 2011

Residents who visit Telford & Wrekin Council's First Point information shop are able to take part in an interactive exhibition to see what recycling containers they may have in the future.

£££s for Projects - Friends of Apley success

Published on Wednesday 2nd February 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council are proud to share details of one of the successful £££s for Projects applications where funds have now been received and work is set to start.

Broken manhole cover closes Legges Way

Published on Friday 28th January 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council has been forced to close a section of Legges Way in Madeley after contractors working for Severn Trent Water discovered a broken manhole cover had come adrift.

Council supports jobs creation bid

Published on Friday 28th January 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is supporting a bid to create new private sector jobs by encouraging people who have lost their jobs during the economic downturn to become self employed.

Major scheme to redevelop Malinslee Local Centre given all clear

Published on Wednesday 26th January 2011

A major project to redevelop a fire-damaged local centre in Telford was given the green light by councillors last night (TUE JAN 25).

Sewer works to shut Haybridge Road for two weeks

Published on Tuesday 25th January 2011

A Telford road will be shut for two weeks to through traffic to allow essential works involving a connection to a sewer for the development of a care home to take place.

Rural Housing Needs Survey for Lilleshall and Muxton

Published on Tuesday 25th January 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council, with the support of Lilleshall, Donnington & Muxton Parish Council, is carrying out a rural parish housing needs survey, covering Lilleshall and the rural part of Muxton.

Roundabout memorial for Wellington medicine man

Published on Monday 10th January 2011

A new living memorial has been created in honour of a Wellington man who discovered the use of digitalis in heart medicine.

Delayed junction improvements to start on Monday

Published on Friday 7th January 2011

Work on improvements to a Telford junction that were delayed nearly a month because of the bad weather will start on Monday.

Rubbish and recycling update

Published on Friday 7th January 2011

Rubbish collections in Telford and Wrekin are now up to date after delays caused by the bad weather over the past few weeks.

Telford & Wrekin awarded the Carbon Trust Standard

Published on Thursday 6th January 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council has won national recognition for its work in tackling climate change.

How to recycle your Christmas tree

Published on Thursday 6th January 2011

Residents in Telford and Wrekin can recycle their Christmas trees in a number of ways.

Council reinstates full gritting network

Published on Wednesday 5th January 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is again gritting its full network in the event of snow and frost.

Council catches up with missed collections

Published on Friday 17th December 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council?s refuse and recycling collection team has been busy catching up with missed collections caused by this winter?s early snow and ice.

Council receives play area funding boost

Published on Monday 13th December 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has received a government funding boost which means it can forge ahead with the second year of its programme to upgrade and improve play areas in the borough.

Road improvements delayed by bad weather

Published on Monday 13th December 2010

Planned improvements to a Telford junction will now take place after Christmas after being delayed by the icy weather.

Further progress for Southwater scheme

Published on Friday 10th December 2010

The flagship £250m development to kick start the regeneration of Telford Town Centre has received another boost as one of the schemes partners has now committed £9.5 million to the project.

Extra care needed on roads

Published on Monday 6th December 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is to dilute the amount of salt it uses to treat roads for frost and snow to help preserve its salt stock.

Winter service manages bin collections

Published on Thursday 2nd December 2010

Green bin collections will be temporarily suspended from Monday 6 to Friday 10 December to help the council collect rubbish missed during the snow.

Council poised for £3m investment in Oakengates

Published on Wednesday 1st December 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is poised to invest more than £3m in modernising Oakengates Town Centre in the latest phase of its Borough Towns Initiative regeneration programme.

Local company awarded major Southwater works contract

Published on Tuesday 30th November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has announced that a local company has been awarded a major contract to carry out the first significant phase of works to regenerate the Southwater area of the town centre.

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.

Kerbside success means removal of recycling banks

Published on Monday 22nd November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is to start removing recycling banks at the beginning of the New Year thanks to the success of its kerbside collection scheme.

Kids say slow down!

Published on Friday 19th November 2010

A campaign to ensure drivers are more considerate of pedestrians and pedestrians more aware of potential hazards when crossing roads is launched in Telford and Wrekin next week.

Residents asked for views on the future of transport

Published on Friday 19th November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council residents are being asked for their views on the future of transport in the borough as part of a major consultation.

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.

Ivor Goodsite is special guest at Telford school

Published on Friday 12th November 2010

Youngsters at a Telford primary school learnt about health and safety on a building site thanks to a special visitor at a school assembly.

Friends sought as Victoria Park work completes

Published on Thursday 11th November 2010

The refurbishment of Newport's Victoria Park completes this week following a revamp worth more than £320,000 of the park area by Telford & Wrekin Council.

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.

Three day continental market comes to Southwater

Published on Wednesday 10th November 2010

A three day continental market is set for Telford town centre this week, selling a wide range of luxury goods and gifts.

New instability pack issued for Gorge

Published on Tuesday 9th November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has begun distributing its latest information to help keep residents in the Ironbridge Gorge informed about the effects of land instability in the area.

Additional work to enhance Remembrance Memorial

Published on Tuesday 9th November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has begun additional work to further enhance the borough Remembrance Memorial, located in the Telford Town Park.

Digital aerials don't exist!

Published on Friday 5th November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is warning residents to be on the alert for conmen trying to sell them digital TV aerials in the run up to the switchover from the current analogue signal next April.

Council's Citizen Survey to hear the views of local people

Published on Thursday 4th November 2010

A random sample of 9,900 households across Telford and Wrekin has been selected to take part in a Citizen Survey to find out people's views of council services and how they can improve.

Council consults on World Heritage Site

Published on Tuesday 2nd November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is consulting the public on exactly what makes the Ironbridge Gorge internationally important.

Work on Victoria Park nears completion

Published on Tuesday 2nd November 2010

Work on Victoria Park is nearing completion despite Telford & Wrekin Council discovering issues with the quality of work by original contractors on the park's regeneration scheme.

Madeley on the Map thanks to BTI boost

Published on Monday 1st November 2010

One of Telford's borough towns has been able to make huge improvements and put itself on the map with the support of a Telford & Wrekin Council grant scheme.

Come together to celebrate Dawley!

Published on Monday 25th October 2010

A celebration of all things Dawley will take place next week to mark the completion of the first stage of the borough town's regeneration.

Dawley drop in surgery now under way

Published on Thursday 21st October 2010

A weekly drop-in surgery has now been set up for anyone wanting more information on the regeneration of Dawley.

New footpath for Rough Park in Woodside

Published on Wednesday 20th October 2010

A new footpath aimed at improving access into an informal park around a south Telford estate is set to be tried and tested tomorrow.

Victoria Park work to finish mid November

Published on Monday 18th October 2010

Work will be completed on Newport's Victoria Park by mid-November with lights connected, turfing completed and fencing installed.

Food waste collection trial starts

Published on Monday 11th October 2010

A new food waste trial starts today in Telford and Wrekin as part of a drive to help people recycle even more of their household waste.

Council submits plans for new Civic Offices

Published on Friday 8th October 2010

A planning application for the new civic offices building that will help to kickstart the £250 million regeneration of the Southwater area has today been submitted.

Work completed on village hall fencing project

Published on Thursday 7th October 2010

Work has just been completed on a £4,500 project to replace fencing at Church Aston Village Hall near Newport as part of Telford & Wrekin Council's Borough Towns Initiative programme.

Major autumn lottery boost for Town Park

Published on Friday 1st October 2010

The Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund have announced that Telford and Wrekin Council has been awarded funding of just over £2.1million to refurbish and improve the Town Park.

Southwater - Something BIG is happening to Telford

Published on Friday 1st October 2010

A major event to kick start the beginning of the £250m Southwater regeneration scheme will take place at Telford & Wrekin Council's Civic Offices on Monday.

Help us tackle anti-social behaviour on our streets

Published on Tuesday 28th September 2010

Have you seen someone dump rubbish, are your neighbour's dogs barking uncontrollably through the night, are you witness to vandalism, or concerned about your neighbourhood, then take action!

Council welcomes decision to safeguard Newport High Street

Published on Friday 24th September 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has welcomed an independent Planning Inspectors' decision to dismiss an appeal for a food store at the Mere Park Garden centre in Newport.

Original Newport Market Hall foundations discovered

Published on Friday 24th September 2010

Contractors working on the regeneration of Newport have made an historic find - when they unearthed what appears to be the foundations of the town's original Market Hall building.

Next public meeting to address Ironbridge issues

Published on Thursday 23rd September 2010

The next in a series of public meetings to look at issues in the Ironbridge Gorge will be held on Wednesday.

Man fined for fly tipping

Published on Wednesday 22nd September 2010

A West Midlands man was today fined for the fly tipping of waste on Woodhouse Lane, Priorslee, Telford.

Street clutter clean up puts council ahead of the game

Published on Tuesday 21st September 2010

A government campaign to urge local authorities to remove unnecessary street furniture and signs has been pre-empted in Telford & Wrekin, with the council already ahead of the game.

Work to start on Butter Cross

Published on Friday 10th September 2010

The next stage of Newport's regeneration starts next week with work on the area around the town's historic Butter Cross.

Multi million pound regeneration plans under spotlight

Published on Friday 10th September 2010

Plans for phase one of the multi-million pound regeneration of Dawley and Malinslee will come under the public spotlight at a drop in session.

New Public Square for Woodside

Published on Thursday 9th September 2010

Today (Thursday 9 September) marks the completion and opening of a new public square in Woodside Local Centre.

Five year plan for Sports and Learning Communities

Published on Thursday 9th September 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council and Kier Group have agreed a five year plan that will enable them to work together to deliver 15 Sports and Learning Communities across the borough.

Financial savings for the new Civic Offices

Published on Tuesday 7th September 2010

A report outlining the design of the new council Civic Offices that will kickstart the regeneration of the Southwater area of Telford centre will be considered by Telford & Wrekin Council's Cabinet.

Unsafe bridge forces road closure

Published on Wednesday 1st September 2010

Telford & 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.

Work to start next month on £1.5m Randlay regeneration

Published on Tuesday 24th August 2010

Work is due to start next month on Telford & Wrekin Council's £1.5m regeneration of the centre of Randlay.

Multi-million pound plan for Oakengates town centre

Published on Monday 23rd August 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is finalising plans for a multi-million pound regeneration of Oakengates town centre - with the project set to be a major priority in the budget for the next financial year.

£250m vision moves a major step closer

Published on Wednesday 18th August 2010

The £250m vision to transform the Southwater area of Telford town centre is set to take a major step forward with confirmation that the Homes and Communities Agency is committing £9.5m towards the project.

Wellington consultation update

Published on Wednesday 18th August 2010

Nearly 250 residents, businesses and visitors have contacted Telford & Wrekin Council with their views on the latest stage of the regeneration of Wellington centre.

£6m regeneration of Sutton Hill gets under way

Published on Tuesday 17th August 2010

Work is due to begin on the £2m construction phase of a major regeneration scheme in Sutton Hill local centre. The work, part of a larger £6m project on the estate, is expected to be completed by May.

Borough Towns regeneration gathers pace

Published on Monday 16th August 2010

The regeneration of Telford's Borough Towns is gathering pace - with work on one major project already under way and another due to start later this month.

Dawley regeneration boost as earthworks set to start

Published on Monday 16th August 2010

A vision to regenerate the centre of Dawley takes a major step forward on August 23 when earthworks start on the site of the planned new Sports and Learning Community and retail units.

Major Woodside regeneration gets the go ahead

Published on Thursday 12th August 2010

A multi-million partnership between Telford & Wrekin Council and Wrekin Housing Trust has been established to develop new shops and houses on the Woodside estate in Telford.

Regeneration work in Victoria Park reveals pollution in waterway

Published on Thursday 12th August 2010

The regeneration work by Telford & Wrekin Council in Victoria Park has revealed a previously unknown pollution issue in a newly-created marshland area.

Local contractor appointed for Sutton Hill regeneration works

Published on Thursday 5th August 2010

Local contractor McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd have been awarded the contract for the regeneration works at Sutton Hill local centre.

Scrutiny Review - Waste Management & Bulk Collections

Published on Tuesday 3rd August 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council's Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 10 August will be considering a Scrutiny Review report into Waste Management and Bulk Collections in the borough.

Views sought for town centre pedetrianisation

Published on Monday 26th July 2010

Wellington residents, businesses and visitors are being urged to have their say on the latest plans to regenerate the market town.

Fiddlers on the roof

Published on Wednesday 21st July 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council's Trading Standards have been made aware of a spate of problems with "roof cleaning companies" taking place across the country.

Plastic Bottle banks

Published on Wednesday 14th July 2010

In line with public demand, the council is approaching the final stages of introducing plastic collections as a kerbside service across the Borough and this will mean the green coloured plastic banks are withdrawn so as to avoid additional costs..

Abraham Darby public meeting for residents

Published on Wednesday 14th July 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council and Kier Group are holding a public meeting on Monday 19 June at 6.30pm for residents to talk about the developments on site for the new £25m Abraham Darby Sports and Learning Community.

Improved Dawley car parks now open

Published on Friday 9th July 2010

Dawley's car parks are now all open for use by the public following a programme of work to update and improve them.

Extra two weeks to have your say on Oakengates

Published on Tuesday 6th July 2010

Plans for the future of Oakengates have gone back on show in the town to give more people the chance to share their views.

Pupils celebrate three years of walking to school with a big breakfast

Published on Friday 2nd July 2010

Telford and Wrekin pupils have celebrated the third year of their "walking bus" - which enables them to arrive at and leave school on foot safely.

Council to create new recycling centre for Newport in changes to CRCs

Published on Friday 2nd July 2010

A new community recycling centre (CRC) is to be built in Newport as part of Telford & Wrekin Council?s initiative to continue to increase recycling rates in the borough.

Council to create super recycling site to help boost recycling

Published on Friday 25th June 2010

A new super community recycling centre (CRC) is to be built in north Telford as part of Telford & Wrekin Council's initiative to continue to increase recycling rates in the borough.

Telford & Wrekin Council to introduce Public Speaking at Plans Board Meetings.

Published on Thursday 24th June 2010

Commencing at the Plans Board to be held on Wednesday 23 June there will be an opportunity for members of the public to have their say concerning planning applications.

Telford Railfreight ships out Makita products to Dubai

Published on Thursday 24th June 2010

Makita Manufacturing Europe Ltd will be shipping out a consignment of over 2,000 power tools next week from Telford International Railfreight Park. It will depart on Monday afternoon, 29 June at 14:50. (Photographers are welcome to attend between 13:30 and 14:30 hrs)

First meeting of Oakengates Town Partnership

Published on Friday 18th June 2010

The first official meeting of Oakengates Town Partnership will be held from 6-8pm on Tuesday at Oakengates Theatre @ The Place.

'Cut up your cardboard' plea ahead of new plastics collection

Published on Thursday 17th June 2010

Telford and Wrekin residents are being urged to 'cut up their cardboard' ahead of the start of the plastics recycling service.

Council poised to approve rights of way plan

Published on Thursday 17th June 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is set to approve a new plan which examines how rights of way in the borough can be improved.

Village green bid set for success

Published on Tuesday 15th June 2010

A parish council's bid to register parcels of land as a village green is set to be successful at the third attempt after an agreement was reached with Telford & Wrekin Council.

Check out Scores on the Doors update June 2010

Published on Tuesday 15th June 2010

Forty seven more food premises have received ratings under Telford & Wrekin Council's popular Scores on the Doors scheme.

Jobs created to manage and promote borough markets

Published on Monday 14th June 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is currently recruiting for two new posts to help change the face of the borough's markets.

Council launches Plastics Recycling - Back of the Net!

Published on Monday 14th June 2010

Plastics are set to hit the back of the net on the borough's streets this month as plastic recycling is introduced to Telford & Wrekin's kerbside collection service.

Contractor Appointed for Newport scheme June start

Published on Thursday 27th May 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has awarded the contract for the regeneration of Newport High St and Central Square under the Borough Towns Initiative.

Scores on the Doors

Published on Wednesday 26th May 2010

Over 40 more premises have been added to Telford & Wrekin Council's popular Scores on the Doors site at www.telford.gov.uk/scoresonthedoors this month.

Feedback needed on regeneration scheme

Published on Friday 21st May 2010

Residents and businesses in Hadley are being invited to give their views on the regeneration of their local centre at two consultation events next month.

Silver spade digs in to mark the start of Wellington's new £8.5m Civic Quarter

Published on Thursday 13th May 2010

An £8.5 million scheme to create a new civic heart for Wellington has been officially launched with the strike of a silver spade.

Signing launches Sports and Learning Community Scheme

Published on Thursday 13th May 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council and contractors Kier have kick started the borough's eagerly awaited £200m programme to transform the borough's educational estate with the signing of the contract to build the Abraham Darby Sports and Learning Community.

Come and give us your ideas on the future of Oakengates

Published on Wednesday 12th May 2010

Members of the public are invited to attend two drop in sessions this month to find out what residents see as their priorities for improving Oakengates.

Enjoy the World Cup Safely

Published on Wednesday 12th May 2010

World Cup 2010 is fast approaching as the nation gears up for a summer of football fun with friends and family!

New licensing laws to help tackle alcohol-related crime and disorder

Published on Wednesday 28th April 2010

The Government has introduced a number of mandatory conditions to tackle alcohol-related crime and disorder. The conditions became law on 6 April 2010 and apply to premises which supply alcohol for consumption on the premises.

New results for Scores on the Doors scheme

Published on Tuesday 27th April 2010

Around 60 more food businesses have now been added to Telford & Wrekin Council's Scores o the Doors website www.telford.gov.uk/scoresonthedoors in its monthly update.

Council's Borough Towns Initiatives makes significant changes to Telford

Published on Friday 23rd April 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is on track with its Borough Towns Initiative with more than £12 million being spent on making changes to important centres in the borough.

Funding available to improve the environment for local communities

Published on Wednesday 21st April 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is encouraging local communities in the borough to bid for funding for up to a maximum of £10,000 that aims to help enhance and protect the environment.

Tennis centre plan gets funding boost

Published on Thursday 1st April 2010

Ambitious plans to create a £2.2m community tennis centre are set to go ahead after the sport's governing body approved a Telford & Wrekin Council application for £500,000.

Abraham Darby gets green light from planners

Published on Thursday 1st April 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council's vision to create Sports and Learning Communities at educational sites across the borough took a major step forward last night when the first site was given the thumbs up by planners.

Meeting to discuss Sports and Learning Community plans

Published on Wednesday 31st March 2010

Madeley, Ironbridge and Woodside residents are being urged to attend a public information meeting to discuss the new Abraham Darby Sports and Learning Community.

New vehicles launched to speed up response times

Published on Tuesday 30th March 2010

A new fleet of vehicles has been launched by Telford & Wrekin Council to work together to target environmental issues and help tidy up the borough.

Have you got your PASS?

Published on Tuesday 30th March 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council Trading Standards have been accredited by the National Proof of Age Standards Scheme supported by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI), to administer a Telford & Wrekin Proof of Age Scheme (PASS).

Final say on Sutton Hill proposals

Published on Thursday 25th March 2010

Sutton Hill residents are being invited to view detailed designs for their new local centre at an exhibition being held next week.

Artist impressions revealed for new sports and learning community

Published on Wednesday 24th March 2010

Artist impressions have been released today to show how the new Phoenix School could look when it is rebuilt as part of the new Dawley Sports and Learning Community.

Council approves business case for new Abraham Darby site

Published on Wednesday 24th March 2010

The final technical step in the creation of Telford and Wrekin's first Sports and Learning Community has been given the all clear by councillors.

New group to improve green spaces

Published on Tuesday 23rd March 2010

Several organisations across Telford and Wrekin have come together to focus on conservation, recreation and education as Greenshoots -Telford Greenspaces Network.

Superloos now open!

Published on Monday 22nd March 2010

Wellington's brand new superloos have now been officially opened to the public following an £85,000 refurbishment.

Residents say no to rubbish in Brookside

Published on Friday 19th March 2010

A new campaign starting in Brookside, Telford aims to stop people treating the estate like a dump.

Dawley High Street starts to see changes

Published on Thursday 18th March 2010

Residents and shoppers will have started to see the first glimpse of changes to Dawley High Street this week with work now underway on a new lighting network.

Local people urged to sign up to Wellington development

Published on Thursday 18th March 2010

A number of consultation meetings have been held this week to keep local traders and residents up to speed on the latest developments in Wellington.

Crush that cardboard!

Published on Wednesday 17th March 2010

Telford & Wrekin residents are being asked to squash and flatten down cardboard when putting it out for the kerbside collection to ease the way for the new plastics collection service.

Stoneyhill closed landfill site - drainage works complete

Published on Tuesday 16th March 2010

Works on the drainage system within the Stoneyhill closed landfill site have now been completed (last week). This is part of the planned works to the infrastructure of the closed landfill site, near Lightmoor.

Southwater Development gets green light from Plans Board

Published on Thursday 11th March 2010

Outline planning consent for the redevelopment and regeneration of the Southwater area of Telford Town Centre has been granted by Telford & Wrekin Council's Plans Board meeting on Wednesday 10 March.

Wellington regeneration traders meeting

Published on Wednesday 10th March 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is urging all traders in Wellington to attend a meeting to discuss the regeneration works that will be taking place this year.

Building a local workforce for Wellington Civic Quarter

Published on Friday 5th March 2010

Council officers and the main contractor behind an £8.5 million development in Wellington Civic Quarter are opening the invitation to local sub contractors and suppliers to get involved.

Scores on the doors! The choice is yours!

Published on Friday 5th March 2010

Over 50 premises have been added to Telford & Wrekin Council's popular Scores on the Doors site at www.telford.gov.uk/scoresonthedoors this month.

Making your views count for Oakengates

Published on Thursday 4th March 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is urging residents, businesses and community groups to come along to a drop-in workshop to help plan for the regeneration of Oakengates this weekend.

Speak up about Oakengates

Published on Monday 1st March 2010

Residents, businesses and community groups are being given another opportunity to get involved in developing regeneration plans for Oakengates later this week.

Council decides to retain Lord Hill frontage

Published on Wednesday 24th February 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has decided to retain the frontage of the Lord Hill pub in Dawley following extensive feedback from local residents.

£3.8 million proposal to regenerate Hadley

Published on Thursday 18th February 2010

Hadley will be the next area to benefit from a major overhaul if proposals for a £3.8 million transformation of the centre are approved.

Civic Quarter contractors revealed

Published on Tuesday 16th February 2010

The contractor chosen to undertake the £8 million development of a new Civic Quarter in Wellington has been named by Telford & Wrekin Council.

£220m vision creates opportunites for local construction firms

Published on Friday 12th February 2010

More than 140 local businesses attended a special procurement event today (FRI 11 FEB) aimed at showcasing new business opportunities as part of Telford & Wrekin Council's £220m vision to create Sports and Learning Communities.

New bag for plastics coming soon

Published on Thursday 11th February 2010

Telford and Wrekin residents are to receive a new bag to collect their plastics in ahead of the start of a new recycling service this summer.

Woodland Project receives Lottery Funding

Published on Monday 8th February 2010

A project aimed at working with local people to improve an area of Telford woodland and make it more attractive and accessible to residents has received a surprise £50,000 Lottery windfall.

Scores on the Doors! The Choice is Yours!

Published on Thursday 4th February 2010

Over half of the Telford and Wrekin premises added to the Scores on the Doors website this month have been rated four or five stars.

Oakengates Regeneration Walk and Talk Session

Published on Wednesday 3rd February 2010

Residents, businesses and community groups are being urged to get involved in developing regeneration plans for Oakengates this week.

Regeneration of Sutton Hill

Published on Monday 1st February 2010

The regeneration of the Sutton Hill estate in south Telford has taken another step forward this week, with the start of the demolition of two long-standing empty properties.

Urban designer has big plans for Oakengates

Published on Monday 25th January 2010

An urban designer appointed to work with residents to make Oakengates a more attractive place to live will be outlining his plans at a public meeting tomorrow night. (TUESDAY)

New shops for Leegomery

Published on Tuesday 19th January 2010

Leegomery's newly built shopping centre is due to open this spring with work now getting under way to fit out the new shops. The shops, which will open later this year, have now been confirmed and will include a new Spar convenience store, fish and chip shop and hairdressers.

New partnership marks exciting times for borough town

Published on Tuesday 19th January 2010

Exciting times are ahead for one borough town in Telford and Wrekin which is about to see a new partnership launched to help take its plans for regeneration forward.

Bin collection back to normal

Published on Friday 15th January 2010

Bin collections across Telford and Wrekin are expected to be back to normal next week following the disruption caused by the snow and ice.

Bin collections resume as crews work to catch up

Published on Thursday 14th January 2010

Bin collections resumed in Telford and Wrekin today and residents are being asked to leave their rubbish out as crews work to clear the backlog caused by the snow and freezing temperatures.

£250m project to breathe new life into heart of Telford

Published on Thursday 14th January 2010

A major £250m project will breathe new life into the heart of Telford with the creation of bars, restaurants, a new hotel, an extended International Centre, new offices and meeting facilities and a new library.

Missed collection drop off points

Published on Tuesday 12th January 2010

Special waste collection points are being set up this week by Telford & Wrekin Council for anyone whose rubbish collections have been missed due to the snow and freezing temperatures.

No green bin collection this week

Published on Monday 11th January 2010

Residents across Telford and Wrekin are being reminded there will be no green bin collection this week due to extra collections of household rubbish following problems created by recent snow and freezing temperatures.

Residents to receive an extra rubbish collection

Published on Thursday 7th January 2010

Residents across Telford and Wrekin will have an extra collection of their household rubbish next week following problems created by recent snow and freezing temperatures.

Old Yellow Pages can now be recycled in blue boxes

Published on Wednesday 6th January 2010

With the new 2009/10 Yellow Pages directory currently being delivered, it's easier than ever to recycle the old edition. Now you can put it in your Blue Box and leave at the kerbside for collection.

Council to apply for further funding for Telford Town Park project

Published on Tuesday 5th January 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is to apply for funding in the second stage of a lottery application for the multi-million pound development of Telford Town Park.