Approved venues can be licensed for one, three, or four year periods within the borough of Telford & Wrekin, between the hours of 8am and 7pm. 

This can be done through the council Registration Service team to hold secular weddings, civil partnerships, naming's and renewal of vows ceremonies.

To gain approval, the proprietor or trustee of the venue must apply to us for permission. New approvals granted will be valid for one, three, or four years.

Please apply to renew your licence if it expires, as soon as possible within that calendar year.

Valid until the end of 2025 - Brand new customers

We have a special introductory offer for new venues wishing to test the water without a huge financial commitment. These are the current options until the end of the year:
£1,500 for three years or £600 for one year.
Prices from 2026 will be as follows:
£2,460 for four years, £1,850 for three years, and £750 for one year.

Please note: Only card payments can be taken by the Registration Service. We are unable to take cash payments.

For enquiries about an application for the approval of a new religious premises as a venue for marriages or civil partnership ceremonies, or an application to change an approval of a religious premises as a venue for marriages or civil partnerships, please email  register.office@telford.gov.uk

Last updated : 21 August 2025

Applications received for premises to be used for marriage and civil partnership ceremonies will be listed on this page. These applications are made in accordance with the following legislation:

  • The Marriage Act 1949 (As Amended)
  • The Marriages (Approved Premises) Regulations 1995
  • The Civil Partnership Act 2004
  • The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013.

Notice of Application for Premises to be approved as a Venue for Marriages in pursuance of Section 26 (1) (bb) of the Marriage Act 1949 and Civil Partnerships in pursuance of section 6 (3A)(a) of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 and the Marriages (Approved Premises) Regulations 1995

Application has been made by Lyndy Boden

for an approval for the use of The Anstice Memorial Hall, 1 Anstice Square, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5BD

as a place for civil marriages and civil partnerships in accordance with the above Acts.

Rooms: The Ballroom

Members of the public can inspect copies of the room plans and application during normal office hours at:

Telford & Wrekin Register Office, Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre, Wellington, Telford TF1 1LX

Any written representations should be sent to me within 21 days of the date of this publication

Nicky Meechan
Superintendent Registrar 

Dated: 27th February 2026

Last updated : 27 February 2026

Applications to licence your premise as a secular civil partnership and civil marriage venue can be made by completing our application form.

Read our Approved premises guidance notes (.docx Size: 39Kb)

Apply to become an Approved premise (.doc Size: 92Kb)

Once we have established the suitability of your venue, we will be in touch so you can make payment in full and we can grant you your licence.

If you have any queries, please email occasions@telford.gov.uk.

Last updated : 21 August 2025