http://www.telford.gov.uk/press Telford & Wrekin Council Latest press releases Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 16 May 2012 15:54:39 +0000 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:54:39 +0000 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1282/newport_pulls_out_all_stops_to_welcome_london_2012_torch_relay Newport is to pull out all the stops to lay on an afternoon of fun and entertainment as the historic London 2012 Olympic torch relay comes to town on May 30. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:51:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1281/councils_come_together_to_make_madeley_cleaner_and_greener An innovative new partnership is to help make the Madeley area even cleaner and greener. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:14:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1280/celebrating_history_with_every_family_event With the opening of the newly refurbished Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre it is important that history is acknowledged and preserved. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:06:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1279/telford_and_wrekin_makes_way_for_olympic_torch Roads in Ironbridge, Newport and Telford Town Centre are set to close on Wednesday 30 May as the London 2012 Olympic Torch makes its historic tour of the borough. Mon, 14 May 2012 16:31:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1278/friends_meet_again_to_talk_dawley_town_hall 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. Mon, 14 May 2012 11:40:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1277/contractor_appointed_for_ice_rink_refurbishment Telford & Wrekin Council has announced the appointment of Morgan Sindall as the principal contractor for the extensive refurbishment of the town centre ice rink. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:24:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1275/drop-in_to_find_out_about_fostering Telford & Wrekin Council's fostering service is holding a special drop-in recruitment event on May 19 to support the national Foster Care Fortnight campaign. Fri, 11 May 2012 15:26:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1274/nominate_sporting_talent_now Telford & Wrekin Council is encouraging local people to nominate their favorite sports clubs, teams and sporting stars for this year's Active Lifestyle Awards ceremony. Fri, 11 May 2012 15:22:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1273/extra_fun_for_telford_town_centre_london_2012_torch_relay Anyone wanting to see the London 2012 Torch Relay as it visits Telford town centre on the afternoon of May 30 can now join in a host of other attractions. Fri, 11 May 2012 13:54:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1271/council_appoints_director_of_children_and_family_services Telford & Wrekin Council has appointed Laura Johnston as its Director of Children and Family Services as another key part of an ongoing senior management review – which has saved £2.1m a year. Thu, 10 May 2012 16:14:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1268/hundreds_of_households_to_benefit_from_energy_scheme Telford & Wrekin Council has identified hundreds of properties that are eligible for a 100 per cent government funded domestic insulation scheme. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:08:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1267/culturefest_2012 As part of Telford & Wrekin Council's The Games & Me programme, the annual festival 'CultureFest', will be celebrating the London Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1266/confident_cyclists_needed_for_bikeability 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. Wed, 09 May 2012 10:52:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1263/rapid_response_teams_launched_to_clean_borough_routes 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. Tue, 08 May 2012 08:58:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1261/council_receives_600_000_music_funding_boost Telford & Wrekin Council is to receive more than £600,000 over the next three years from Arts Council England to establish a Music Education Hub. Fri, 04 May 2012 13:25:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1260/new_carers_service_launch_success More than 80 people including carers and professionals from the care industry attended the launch of a new Telford & Wrekin Council service. Fri, 04 May 2012 11:09:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1259/100_apprenticeships_in_100_days Telford & Wrekin Council and local businesses are on a mission to create 100 local apprenticeship places in 100 days! Wed, 02 May 2012 15:40:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1258/small_business_loans_fund_set_to_be_launched Telford & Wrekin Council has joined forces with Impetus to provide sustainable financial lending to support new and existing businesses and social enterprises. Wed, 02 May 2012 10:57:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1257/charity_football_game_to_further_strengthen_community_relations West Mercia Police will take on the Wellington Muslim Football Club in a Community Games Charity Match on Friday MAY 4) as part of an ongoing programme of positive engagement to strengthen relations. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:37:00 +01:00 http://www.telford.gov.uk/press/article/1256/traders_needed_for_newport_farmers_market 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. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:30:00 +01:00