New Telford Theatre set to take centre stage of Council’s Culture Strategy
At their meeting today Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet will be asked to support a vision and priorities for Telford & Wrekin Council’s first Cultural Strategy. This underlines the Council’s commitment to making arts and culture accessible to all, supporting wellbeing and driving economic growth supporting the Borough’s vibrant creative sector including our network of […]
Wellington Market embarks on major refurbishment programme
Initial works have begun this week to transform Wellington Market, safeguarding its future for generations to come. Local contractor Pave Aways Ltd is leading the enabling phase, with final plans shaped by trader feedback, ensuring businesses can remain open throughout the 12-month project. The major refurbishment of Wellington Market has officially started, with initial works […]
New campaign launched to champion local skills and careers in Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council has launched a new campaign – Stay Near, Go Far- to inspire people of all ages across the borough to explore exciting career, training and educational opportunities available locally. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the wide range of skills, learning and employment support on offer in Telford and Wrekin […]
McPhillips apprentices boost green spaces at Telford care home
Apprentices from Telford-based construction firm McPhillips have been giving back to the community by enhancing the outdoor space at Telford Hall care home in Lawley. Ollie Fudge, Dylan Russell and Kory Lailey traded their regular site roles to deliver and spread five tonnes of topsoil across the care home’s raised beds and garden borders. By […]
Green Light for M54–M6 Link Road: A Major Boost for Telford and the Midlands
Thousands of drivers across Telford and the wider Midlands are set to benefit from faster, more reliable journeys as the Government today confirmed the go-ahead for the long-awaited M54–M6 Link Road – unlocking economic growth, easing congestion, and connecting communities across the region. Councillor Lee Carter, Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, said: “This is […]
Telford’s iconsys targets ‘functional safety’ demand with specialist appointments
One of the UK’s leading control and automation specialists is aiming to help UK businesses reduce the £1.4bn cost of injuries and accidents in the workplace by doubling its functional safety team. Telford-based iconsys, which has decades of safety projects experience, has several new consultants and a growing team of engineers working in this specialist […]
Good2Great and Telford & Wrekin Council launch Telford Growth Enabler
A successful business growth initiative is returning to Telford this summer – and local entrepreneurs are being urged to sign up and take advantage of fully funded support designed to help them scale up and succeed. Delivered by local experts Good2Great in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council, the newly relaunched Telford Growth Enabler is […]
Bridge Cheese wins big at 2025 International Cheese and Dairy Awards
A Telford based cheese supplier has struck gold, three times, at this year’s prestigious International Cheese and Dairy Awards, taking home a total of five awards across a range of innovative cheese products. Bridge Cheese was recognised for its excellence in product quality and innovation at the world-renowned event held on 25th and 26th June […]
Awards success for college’s adult training programmes
Telford College has won a top award in recognition of its efforts to engage adults across the West Midlands into learning. The college has been named Engaging Adults in Learning winner at this year’s West Midlands Combined Authority adult learning awards. The awards, which were presented at Birmingham’s Grand Hotel, recognise individuals, tutors, learning providers and employers […]
Step Into Digital: A free pathway into a range IT careers
Telford College is launching another free digital skills training course in September, with the help of one of the town’s biggest employers. The four-week Step Into Digital work programme has been designed with the help of Capgemini, and is aimed at people looking to begin a technology career. It is primarily targeted at people aged […]
