Invest Telford strategy for fair and inclusive growth
Led by Telford & Wrekin Council in collaboration with business sector leaders and partners this transformative strategy aims to support existing and new business growth and establish clear pathways from education to local employment with a strong focus on inclusivity. Telford has seen continued investment success with growth of 14.5% in the business base – […]
Elite Hampers wins another award in the realm of luxury
Elite Hampers, a Telford-based corporate gifting business, is celebrating another award and this time they are winners of LUXlife Magazine’s Food & Drink Awards 2023. Earlier this year they were winners of Small Business Sunday, a weekly initiative set up by Dragon Dens star, Theo Paphitis. They also won LUXlife Magazine’s Perfect Gift Awards and […]
Telford firm links up with Silverstone Museum
A Telford business has announced its partnership with Silverstone Museum. The museum, which opened its doors in 2019, has been supported by the MyWorkwear team to kit out their staff and volunteers in full uniform. MyWorkwear has provided them with polos, gilets, softshell jackets and hi-vis items. James Worthington, Co-Owner and Co-Managing Director of MyWorkwear, […]
New Telford children’s play centre ready for big adventures
A new children’s role-play centre will soon be opening in Telford. Big Street Little Feet will be a new indoor play centre for children up to ten, located at Anstice Square in Madeley town centre. The three-storey site will feature a wide range of rooms carefully designed to bring children’s imaginations to life with a […]
Telford company reveals plans to expand Halesfield site to meet growing demand
A Telford company that is one of the leading manufacturers in its field is planning to extend its current building to meet a “growing need”. The proposal by ESH Trace Heating in Halesfield will see their ground floor extended for manufacturing and a warehouse. The first floor is also planned to be extended to provide […]
Telford & Wrekin Council announces Winter High Street Heroes
Businesses across Telford and Wrekin have been recognised for the positive impact they have had on their local high street. Over 20 High Street Heroes have been announced in towns across the borough – nominated by local residents, members of the public and businesses who use their services and feel they make a valuable contribution […]
Telford mortgage adviser welcomes extension of the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme
A Telford mortgage adviser has welcomed the extension of the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme in the Autumn Statement. The scheme supports the availability of 95% Loan-to-Value mortgage products and Nathan Blissett, principal mortgage adviser and founder at Dwello Mortgages in Telford, said: “Even though it wasn’t highlighted in the Commons as one of the 110 Autumn […]
Telford apprentice is honoured at prestigious awards
An apprentice from Telford struck gold at a prestigious ceremony. Lily Blakemore of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land in Telford was recognised at the Make UK Awards. She received the Business Apprentice Rising Star award with judges praising her for making a huge impact in such a short space of time at BAE Systems after being […]
Telford council uses Land Fund profits to re-invest in other projects
Profits from the Telford Land Deal have helped the council re-invest in other projects within the borough, a director has said. The Telford Land Deal is a 10-year partnership between Telford & Wrekin Council, Homes England (ran by the central government) and the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). It was revealed at last month’s Telford […]
Telford excels in European business start-up rankings
Telford & Wrekin Council is celebrating huge success in the European Top Business Start-up rankings coming out 3rd in the European table. Startupblink a global research centre has recognised Telford as one of the biggest movers in its Global Index 2023, thanks to the hard work and creativity of our local entrepreneurs. The council attributes […]
