20 pledges in 20 weeks - action plan
The Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, Councillor Lee Carter, has launched an action plan to deliver 20 pledges in 20 weeks, setting out some of the key things people can expect to see done by his new-look Cabinet to improve life in the borough during his first five months as Leader. Visit the Newsroom website to find out more information about the new-look Cabinet
The plan comprises 20 wide-ranging actions, from offering additional school places across the borough to launching a new 24-hour noise complaint service and delivering an exciting programme of cultural events, building on the Council’s work to protect, care and invest to create a better borough.
The countdown for the 20 pledges started following Councillor Carter’s appointment as Leader on 18 July 2024 and runs to December 2024.
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A few words from the leader of the council, Councillor Lee Carter...
It was my huge privilege to be elected to lead Telford & Wrekin Council on 18 July 2024. With the support of my colleagues, I am determined that we continue to do our very best on behalf of all local residents and businesses.
I joined Telford & Wrekin Council as a ward member in 2015, becoming a cabinet member soon afterwards. Since then, we’ve achieved a huge amount in the borough – our roads are ranked as the best in the Midlands, our children’s services are rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and our wonderful council-protected green spaces win more awards every year. But we’re ambitious, and so there is always more that we strive to do.
Our 20 pledges campaign will see us deliver 20 wide-ranging actions over my first 20 weeks as Leader as part of our ongoing commitment to protect, care and invest in Telford and Wrekin for you.
A video of the leader of Telford & Wrekin Council talking about our 20 pledges in 20 weeks action plan.
Watch Councillor Lee Carter talk about how we delivered on all 20 of our pledges within 20 weeks.
The 20 pledges action plan makes a commitment to...
Reopen Oakengates Leisure Centre following refurbishment and start works at Wellington Leisure Centre.
Deliver an exciting and inclusive programme of cultural events during the school summer holidays.
Enable healthy, active and sustainable travel through cycle training and bikes accessible for all.
Improve the customer experience in our contact centre.
Ensure Telford is a destination of inward investment recognised by government.
Deliver Telford Theatre 'on the road' programme at a range of venues across the borough.
Action in progress
Launch and promote a diversity calendar on the council’s website.
Host a climate change conference.
Launch a new Local Visitor Economy Partnership to increase visitors to Telford and boost the local economy.
Continue to lobby government for the best deal for our borough.
Launch an ‘on demand’ transport offer.
Deliver both the Station Quarter and Oakengates regeneration projects.
Action delivered
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out about the temporary relocation of Extra Care Charitable Trust while renovation works are carried out to transform Oakengates town centre.
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out about progress on the 300 place expansion at Ercall Wood Academy.
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out about plans being submitted for the new sixth form centre at Station Quarter.
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out about The Quad opening at Station Quarter and first leaners through the door.
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out about the completion of Phase One of the Oakengates Theatre project.
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out about Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Princess Royal opening the Telford Digital Skills and Enterprise Hub.
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out more about the Station Quarter project being shortlisted for a regional award.
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out more about HRH The Princess Royal officially opening The Quad.
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out about the work starting to redevelop the historic former YMCA building in Wellington.
Maintain and celebrate the quality and value of the council’s parks and green open spaces.
Action delivered
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out our record number of Green Flags granted to Telford’s green spaces.
- Visit the Newsroom website for more information about how the council clears record numbers of dog foul incidents.
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out how you can vote for your favourite parks and green spaces.
- Visit the Newsroom website to find out about Telford and Shropshire joining forces with the new Local Visitor Economy Partnership.
Protect and help the most vulnerable in our communities across the borough.
Action delivered
- Visit the Newsroom website for information about the Cherry Tree Family Hub, set to open to support SEND families.
- Visit the Newsroom website for information about the next family hubs opening in Hadley and Dawley.
- Visit the Newsroom website for information about the council providing winter support vouchers to pensioners.
Invest in the regeneration of high streets and increased diversity of independent shops in our borough towns.
Offer additional school places across the borough including the extension of Lawley Village Academy.
Expand the healthy lifestyles offer in the community including pop-up blood pressure checks and quit smoking service.
Launch a new 24-hour noise complaint service.
Increase the number of electric vehicle (EV) charge points across off-street and residential areas.
Refresh the council website making it easier to find information.