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This voluntary leadership role, with an allowance for attending Board meetings, will play a central part in shaping long‑term regeneration, strengthening communities, improving local facilities and giving residents a stronger voice in decisions about their neighbourhood.

It is backed by £20m Government investment and Telford & Wrekin Council has bolstered the national commitment with an additional £10 million locally, ensuring sustained and meaningful change for the area, bringing to the total to £30 million.

Councillor Lee Carter, Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, said: “This is a hugely significant opportunity for someone who shares our passion for South Telford and wants to make a lasting difference, provide strong, positive leadership and champion the needs and ambitions of residents and ensure partners work together to make real changes.

“The Independent Chair and the board will be supported by the Council all the way to make sure they have the tools that they and residents need to make this programme a success.

“We know that this is a once in a generation opportunity to make a real difference that’s why we have added £10 million of extra Council funding, we’re making this investment go even further - ensuring areas of South Telford have the money and the momentum to thrive and look confidently to the future. This £30 million programme will enable both short-term physical regeneration and more importantly long‑term, transformative projects to be developed with and for the people who live in South Telford.”

Shaun Davies MP for Telford said: “This £30 million investment has been secured through close work with the South Telford community. We are now moving into the “getting stuff done” phase - so if you are ready to help turn plans and ideas into action, as passionate for Woodside, Brookside, Sutton Hill and wider South Telford as me, our local councillors and our residents – and want to deliver real change – then come and join us.”

Woodside was selected as one of the first areas in the UK to take part in the Government’s Pride in Place programme - a national initiative focused on strengthening communities, improving public spaces and giving residents a greater say in shaping their future.

It supports long‑term renewal in some of the country’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

The investment was made possible through joint work between the Council and Telford MP Shaun Davies, alongside the local community. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Communities Secretary Steve Reed MP unveiled the plan when they visited Woodside in September 2025.

Once the Chair is appointed, work will begin to form the full Neighbourhood Board, bringing together residents, councillors, the local MP, community organisations, schools, health partners and local businesses.

The Chair will:

• Lead and chair Board meetings
• Ensure residents’ voices are at the heart of all decisions
• Work with partners to co‑design the 10‑year Pride in Place Plan
• Oversee early projects that deliver visible improvements
• Help establish long‑term arrangements for community leadership and funding

How to apply: We welcome Expressions of Interest from people of all backgrounds and experiences. To arrange an informal discussion or submit a short Expression of Interest (up to 600 words), outlining why you’re interested in the role and the skills or experience you can bring, to hrhelpdesk@telford.gov.uk.

You are also welcome to get in touch to arrange an informal discussion before applying.

The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on Monday 16 February. Shortlisting takes place the following week and interviews in the week of 23 February. Details of the wider Board recruitment process will be announced shortly afterwards.