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A total of £300 million is being invested into a range of new developments at Station Quarter in Telford Town Centre, Wellington and Oakengates which are all part of the Council’s Investing in Telford and Wrekin programme.

The Council has funded half of this total investment but has also worked hard to maximise external funding available from the West Midlands Combined Authority, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the Towns Fund and the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to help deliver these projects.

Programmes of work are at various stages of development but are all set to be completed by 2027 and will ensure the borough is well equipped for the next 50 years with new homes, education facilities, social spaces and public realm improvements.

In Telford Town Centre an exciting chapter in the transformation of the town is well underway with the ambitious development of Station Quarter.

This visionary project is not just about buildings but about creating spaces that inspire, connect, and fuel economic growth.

At the heart of this development is The Quad, which opened in September 2024 and is a modern hub that represents the future of Telford and a place for education, business, and innovation to thrive.

Earlier this year, work started to transform the former Addenbrooke House Council offices into a new sixth form centre for Telford College.

The new facility, opening in September 2026, means the College can relocate its A-Level provision to the heart of Telford which is more easily accessible for students travelling from the south of Telford and becomes part of the academic campus taking shape in Telford Town Centre.

Town centre living is also a big part of the Station Quarter scheme with the creation of 189 new homes - 117 are being developed by Nuplace, Telford & Wrekin Council’s wholly owned housing company, along with a further 72 Legal & General affordable homes.

In Wellington a major transformation is underway, with an ambitious redevelopment project which will revitalise public spaces, creating vibrant areas that locals can take pride in, while attracting more visitors and boosting investment.

Public realm work improvements include the widening of streets, smoother footpaths, improved parking options making it safer and more pedestrian friendly. 

Historic buildings are being regenerated and brought back into use.

They include the former YMCA building at 1 Walker Street, which will house a new retail space on the ground floor and nine stylish apartments as part of the Nuplace rental scheme and is set to be completed this summer.

Historic Wellington Market is also being refurbished to safeguard its future for the next 50 years after being neglected under previous ownerships.

The works are set to start in June and will deliver improved market entrances, better accessibility, a better quality of stalls with more space for traders and customers and a permanent external covered area with a range of food and beverage outlets which will enable late night events on a more regular basis.

Wellington Orbit cinema is also undergoing a major refurbishment, creating a cultural and artistic hub right in the town centre - further cementing Wellington as a destination for culture and trade.

In Oakengates, work is set to start this summer on redeveloping Telford Theatre – delivering new state-of-the-art theatre facilities and enhancing the visitor experience.

New facilities at the venue, set to open in 2027, include a larger main auditorium, modernised backstage facilities and a separate studio theatre which can support community groups and smaller acts, a new community art room, as well as a newly transformed foyer, theatre dining area and new bar with upgraded amenities.

Oakengates Town Centre is also being regenerated to boost footfall into the town.

The 1960’s shopping precinct is being transformed into a modern, welcoming shopping experience for residents and visitors and shop frontages and units on Limes Walk are being modernised to make them more attractive.

Councillor Lee Carter, Telford & Wrekin Council Leader, said:

“All of these projects will have a huge, positive and lasting impact on our borough once they are complete.

“A number of projects have been completed or are well underway while work is set to start on other projects which will make a massive difference to our towns.

“Each of these projects are more than just a physical regeneration – they provide an opportunity to attract new investment, create jobs, and ensure that Telford remains a destination for both businesses and families.

“Together, we are building towns that meets the needs of today while looking boldly towards tomorrow.

“Investing in Telford and Wrekin is quite literally laying foundations for the future, creating opportunities to learn new skills, secure great jobs, enjoy top cultural activities and live in an attractive place we can all be extremely proud of.”

You can find out more about all the Investing In Telford and Wrekin projects here: Investing in Telford and Wrekin - Telford & Wrekin Council

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