Council responds to university's decision to leave Telford
Telford & Wrekin Council has expressed disappointment at the University of Wolverhampton’s decision to relocate teaching activities from its Telford Campus to Wolverhampton but is extremely excited about the future of education in the town as the development of an academic campus in the heart of Telford Town Centre continues to take shape.
In response to today’s (Wed) announcement, Councillor Shirley Reynolds (Lab), Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment & Skills, said:
“We’re disappointed with the University of Wolverhampton’s decision to relocate its campus away from Telford after being based in the town for a number of years.
“But as a council we are determined to ensure that our residents have access to the best education and training opportunities and the development of an academic campus in the heart of Telford Town Centre, making Telford the go to place to gain qualifications, learn new skills and secure great careers, is moving at pace.
“The Quad opened in September 2024 and is home to Harper Adams University, a new Digital Skills Hub and a start-up Business Hub and another exciting announcement around education provision in the town is coming soon.
“Our residents tell us of the importance they place on access to good education and we will continue to invest to deliver on that priority.”