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The Community Calendar is an online platform that highlights a wide range of campaigns and events throughout the year, celebrating the diverse cultural, social, and community-oriented activities within Telford and Wrekin. From cultural festivals and religious observances to national wellbeing events and inclusive recreational activities, the calendar aims to bring people together, promote mutual understanding, and build a more cohesive community.

Key Features of the Community Calendar:

• Comprehensive Event Listings: A centralized resource for all EDI-related events, making it easier for residents to find and participate in activities that interest them.
• Inclusive Participation: Encourages all community members to get involved, regardless of background, age, or ability.
• User-Friendly Interface: An easy-to-navigate platform that allows users to search for events by date, category, or theme and more.
• Community Contributions: Offers local organisations and groups the opportunity to submit their events for inclusion, ensuring a diverse and up-to-date event list.

The calendar comes as a result of the Council’s EDI Strategy, an annually reviewed document to outline the Council's vision and commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of community life. The EDI Strategy for 2024-25 was approved by Cabinet on Thursday 19 September 2024 where it was emphasised that the council will continue to create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and can contribute to the community's success.

Councillor Raj Mehta (Lab), Cabinet Member for Cabinet Member for Inclusion, Engagement, Equalities & Civic Pride, said: "The launch of the Community Calendar is a significant step forward in our commitment to fostering an inclusive and vibrant community.

“This tool not only highlights the wonderful diversity within Telford and Wrekin but also strengthens our connections by encouraging participation and engagement from all residents.

“Alongside the calendar, our wider EDI Strategy and future plans were approved by Cabinet, and we will continue to strengthen and diversify the work we do as a council, and the opportunities available to residents too.”

Residents, community groups, and organisations are encouraged to visit the new Community Calendar and explore the diverse range of events taking place across the borough. For more information or to submit an event, please visit https://communitycalendar.telford.gov.uk/home.

This work is part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s ‘20 pledges in 20 weeks’ campaign which will see the local authority deliver 20 actions on the things that matter most to local people during the first 20 weeks following Cllr Lee’s Carter’s appointment as Leader on 18 July. The pledges reinforce the council’s ongoing commitment to protect, care and invest to create a better borough. 

You can track the council’s progress on its 20 pledges at https://www.telford.gov.uk/20pledges