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Telford & Wrekin Council is making giant strides to make the borough a better place to live, work, learn and socialise through a series of high-profile investment projects.

Plans to transform historic Wellington Market, safeguarding its future for the next 50 years, were unveiled this week.

The next stage of works to transform Wellington Orbit into a thriving cinema, arts and community hub is set to start later this month.

A timeless treasure has been fully refurbished and reinstalled at the former YMCA building in Wellington as part of major investment works in the town.

Oakengates Nursery School has reopened in a brand-new, purpose-built facility on Charlton Street this week.

Telford & Wrekin Council has appointed Pave Aways Ltd to deliver refurbishment works which will transform historic Wellington Market.

Work is set to start on a new Sixth Form Centre at Station Quarter - bringing another outstanding education facility to Telford Town Centre.

The project in Oakengates will deliver new state-of-the-art theatre facilities and enhance the visitor experience with work expected to start in the new year.

Work is gathering pace to create modern, state-of-the-art housing at Station Quarter bringing town centre living to Telford Town Centre.

Work to expand Ercall Wood Academy in Telford is progressing well with almost a third of the project complete.

Extra Care Charitable Trust is the latest business to temporarily relocate while renovation works are carried out to transform Oakengates town centre.

The historic former YMCA building at 1 Walker Street in Wellington is being fully restored to create nine upper floor apartments and refurbished ground floor retail space.

A transformational education and business facility at the heart of Telford has been opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

The project, part of the Council’s vision to create a vibrant new residential, educational and business community in Telford Town Centre, has been nominated for the ‘Regeneration & Sustainability Project of the Year’ at the Insider West Midlands Property Awards 2024.

HRH The Princess Royal, Chancellor of Harper Adams University, will officially open a new first-class education facility at Station Quarter in Telford Town Centre this month.

The hoarding from Units 10 to 22 Limes Walk has been removed by the Council’s appointed contractor Morris Property to reveal the development which is taking shape behind them - the conversion of dated 1960s retail units into modern retail units with new residential units above.

A new first class education facility has opened its doors to learners this week as part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s ambitious Station Quarter project to create a vibrant new residential, educational and business community in Telford Town Centre.

Plans for the new Sixth Form Centre in Telford Town Centre have been submitted for approval.

A significant programme of investment into Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre will commence this September and follows on from the investment programme at Oakengates Leisure Centre (2024) and at Newport Fitness and Swimming Centre (2022).

Telford & Wrekin Council has moved a step closer to transforming Telford Theatre after submitting plans for the remodelling project which will support the ongoing regeneration of Oakengates town centre.

Careers leaders from Marches Academy Trust schools have described The Quad, the exciting new academic campus and enterprise hub in the heart of Telford, as ‘exceptional’ during a fact-finding visit.

Work to remove a footbridge and install improved pedestrian facilities linking Station Quarter to the Town Centre is set to start on 3 June as part of the Station Quarter development.

Wellington Market has announced a new action-packed programme of late night events starting in June.

Telford & Wrekin Council has taken residents’ comments and suggestions on board to finalise plans for the new Telford Theatre.

Plans for the next phase of Wellington Orbit’s redevelopment will be unveiled at an open event in May.

Wellington Orbit, a cinema and arts hub in the heart of Wellington, is set to mark its 5th birthday with a special Open Weekend on 11 and 12 May.

Wellington Market owner Telford & Wrekin Council has expressed delight after 1500 people responded to a consultation about the future of the historic market.

Oakengates Library is preparing to move to its temporary relocation, The Wakes, just a stone’s throw away from its current location.

The Station Quarter development, a major new project in the transformation of Telford Centre is making significant progress in its next phase of works. The project, is set to transform the Centre with new homes, a new digital skills and enterprise hub – The Quad and strengthening the connectivity between the station and the Shopping Centre benefitting Telford and Wrekin residents and visitors alike.

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Telford & Wrekin Council has today announced a significant development in the ongoing remodelling of the Telford Theatre. As part of this Central Government Levelling Up transformative project, Oakengates Nursery School, currently located within the theatre premises, will be relocated to a new, purpose-built facility.

Telford & Wrekin Council announces a significant milestone in the revitalisation of Telford Theatre, as it prepares for its last performance before undergoing a transformative remodelling project, supported by Central Government's Levelling Up funding.

The latest consultation for the Telford Theatre remodelling project which has included a public event and community survey carried out in December 2023 is now complete, signifying a step forward in transforming Telford Theatre @ Oakengates, supported by funding from the central government's Levelling Up Fund.

Telford & Wrekin Council and the Clifton Community Arts Centre Limited (CCAC) trading as Wellington Orbit are proud to announce the acquisition of the former bank building in Market Square Wellington, that is home to Wellington Orbit with its fantastic cinema and café and now to be further transformed to create a cultural hub for the town.

Telford & Wrekin has launched a public consultation to gather resident input on the future of Wellington Market, following the successful securing Capital Regeneration Programme funding from Government.

The latest public consultation for the Telford Theatre Remodelling project is now underway, signifying a step forward in transforming and rejuvenating Telford Theatre @ Oakengates.

The revitalisation of Oakengates under the Telford Towns Fund is gathering momentum as more businesses make strategic moves to enhance the town's appeal.

Telford Theatre in Oakengates, a cherished cultural institution with nearly six decades of history, is on the brink of an exciting transformation.

Telford & Wrekin Council has now purchased Wellington Market, the historic twelfth century indoor market in the heart of Wellington. The purchase was possible after the council secured funding.

Construction is well underway for the Digital Skills and Enterprise Hub in Telford's Station Quarter, a project set to offer advanced education and support for business start-ups.

Plans for the first of Wellington’s Towns Fund projects have been submitted. This transformational project will bring back into active use one of Wellington’s most important prominent buildings, 1 Walker Street, located in the town’s conservation area.

Telford & Wrekin Council is embarking on an exciting journey as it unveils its ambitious plans to revitalise Telford Theatre.

Some'Ink Different, a renowned tattoo studio, has successfully relocated in Oakengates as plans advance to transform the town under the Telford Towns Fund programme.

Harper Adams University has joined the Station Quarter development in central Telford alongside Telford College as an education partner for the digital skills and enterprise hub.

Telford & Wrekin Council is pleased to announce the planning approval for the transformative Station Quarter project, a significant milestone in the regeneration of Telford Town Centre.

The ambitious proposals for Oakengates Towns Fund, which aim to increase footfall and transform the 1960s shopping precinct into a modern, welcoming shopping experience were passed by planning committee tonight.

Proactive Personnel Ltd is set to become the first business to relocate in Oakengates as part of a government-funded project to transform the town centre.

The government funded regeneration project aimed at regenerating Oakengates Town Centre and boosting local businesses remains open for consultation.

The government funded regeneration project aimed at regenerating Oakengates Town Centre and boosting local businesses remains open for consultation.

Proposals to make Oakengates more attractive for both local people and visitors, boost overall footfall and encourage people to stay longer in the town have now gone live.

Residents can have their say on draft plans to transform Oakengates Town centre which have been developed in response to public consultation activities over the past two years.

Telford & Wrekin Council has announced a package to help bridge the government funding gap that will ensure plans for the continued regeneration of Oakengates town centre become a reality.

Telford & Wrekin Council has announced a package to help bridge the government funding gap that will ensure plans for the continued regeneration of Wellington town centre become a reality.

Telford’s Town Deal Board has approved the £22.3m funding from the government’s Towns Fund, designed to transform the town centre, boost economic growth, and ensure a bright future for residents and businesses.

Less than a month after securing £22.3m from the Government’s Towns Fund, Telford & Wrekin Council has appointed Willmott Dixon to support delivery of the first phase of the Station Quarter project.

Telford has been awarded £22.3m for projects that will transform the town centre, creating jobs, boosting economic growth and ensuring a bright future for residents and businesses.

A major boost Telford & Wrekin Council's investment proposals for the borough have been received after the Government announced funding through its new Towns Deal.