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Regeneration and Housing

Council welcomes Telford being named best place in England to raise a family

Council welcomes Telford being named best place in England to raise a family

Council sets sights on tackling more empty homes in the Borough

Council sets sights on tackling more empty homes in the Borough

Telford & Wrekin Council reaffirms robust housing approach

Telford & Wrekin Council reaffirms robust housing approach

More than 20.7km of road markings refreshed across Telford and Wrekin this summer

More than 20.7km of road markings refreshed across Telford and Wrekin this summer

Demolition works start to make way for new Sutton Hill community hub

Demolition works start to make way for new Sutton Hill community hub

Donnington housing development delivers lasting benefits for the local community

Donnington housing development delivers lasting benefits for the local community

Major flood storage upgrade at Horsehay as part of Council’s continued investment

Major flood storage upgrade at Horsehay as part of Council’s continued investment

Footbridge to close for essential repairs that will protect it for generations to come

Footbridge to close for essential repairs that will protect it for generations to come

Plans submitted for upgraded Telford Theatre design

Residents can help create lasting legacy for new Station Quarter square

Residents can help create lasting legacy for new Station Quarter square

Transformation of former community hospital is now complete

Transformation of former community hospital is now complete

HMO landlords reminded of new licensing rules for smaller properties

HMO landlords reminded of new licensing rules for smaller properties

The annual MOT for Telford’s roads: three weeks of overnight work to keep the Borough moving

The annual MOT for Telford’s roads: three weeks of overnight work to keep the Borough moving

Work progresses to bring more new homes and retail space to Wellington

Work progresses to bring more new homes and retail space to Wellington

Time capsule buried at the Gower

Time capsule buried at the Gower

Plans submitted to transform shop frontages in Donnington

Plans submitted to transform shop frontages in Donnington

Next phase of Telford Theatre works to start shortly

Next phase of Telford Theatre works to start shortly

Council opens consultation on Local Plan modifications

Council opens consultation on Local Plan modifications

Wellington Orbit celebrates opening of new community spaces

Wellington Orbit celebrates opening of new community spaces

Telford and Wrekin Local Plan judged sound, subject to modifications

Telford and Wrekin Local Plan judged sound, subject to modifications

Council launches new tenancy intervention role to help landlords

Council launches new tenancy intervention role to help landlords

New licence rules announced for smaller HMOs

New licence rules announced for smaller HMOs

Completion of premium apartments bring town centre living to Telford Town Centre

Completion of premium apartments bring town centre living to Telford Town Centre

Decision expected on new rules for landlords

Decision expected on new rules for landlords

Plans announced for new Sutton Hill community hub

Plans announced for new Sutton Hill community hub

Show home in landmark town centre development to open soon

Show home in landmark town centre development to open soon

College donates supplies to Telford Women's Refuge

College donates supplies to Telford Women's Refuge

New College Wellington development completed as first residents settle in

New College Wellington development completed as first residents settle in

Oakengates Limes Walk completion leads to next stage of regeneration works

Oakengates Limes Walk completion leads to next stage of regeneration works

375 long-term empty homes restored

375 long-term empty homes restored

Planning surgeries for 2026 announced for Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site

Planning surgeries for 2026 announced for Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site

New Telford College sixth form tour reveals great progress

New Telford College sixth form tour reveals great progress

New planning rules for smaller HMOs

New planning rules for smaller HMOs

Telford & Wrekin Council finalises plans for former Farcroft site

Telford & Wrekin Council finalises plans for former Farcroft site

Nuplace brings housing to Borough’s residents

Nuplace brings housing to Borough’s residents

A decade of success for Telford & Wrekin Council’s Telford Land Deal

A decade of success for Telford & Wrekin Council’s Telford Land Deal

Still time to comment on proposals for HMOs

Still time to comment on proposals for HMOs

Sweets Galore opens in temporary Wellington Market base

Sweets Galore opens in temporary Wellington Market base

Traders move into new stalls at Wellington Market

Traders move into new stalls at Wellington Market

New College social value project gives ambulance training centre a refresh

New College social value project gives ambulance training centre a refresh

Council launches first ever Homes for Veterans Scheme in Telford and Wrekin

Council launches first ever Homes for Veterans Scheme in Telford and Wrekin

Council Cabinet agrees to consult on draft budget to support residents and invest in the Borough

Council Cabinet agrees to consult on draft budget to support residents and invest in the Borough

HMO consultations now live

HMO consultations now live

Moving in day for new tenants at The Gower

Moving in day for new tenants at The Gower

Lion House opens to provide specialist supported accommodation for adults with Learning Disabilities

Lion House opens to provide specialist supported accommodation for adults with Learning Disabilities

Cabinet approves plans for consultation on future of HMOs

Cabinet approves plans for consultation on future of HMOs

Planning Inspectorate announces dates for next step in Local Plan process

Planning Inspectorate announces dates for next step in Local Plan process

Council supports Cats Protection with move into new market home

Council supports Cats Protection with move into new market home

Council issues further Urgent Works Notice to protect historic hotel

Council issues further Urgent Works Notice to protect historic hotel

ExtraCare moves back into new permanent home in Oakengates

ExtraCare moves back into new permanent home in Oakengates

Ephesus Pizza & Grill welcomes new Oakengates home

Ephesus Pizza & Grill welcomes new Oakengates home

Main theatre hall demolition starts in Oakengates

Main theatre hall demolition starts in Oakengates

New apartments at former Wellington YMCA building are complete

New apartments at former Wellington YMCA building are complete

Consultation event for future housing development

Consultation event for future housing development

Landmark Oakengates sign to be reused after theatre works completion

Landmark Oakengates sign to be reused after theatre works completion

Phase Two of Wellington Orbit project reaches halfway point

Phase Two of Wellington Orbit project reaches halfway point

Telford Theatre project receives national seal of approval

Telford Theatre project receives national seal of approval

Celebrations moves into modernised unit as Oakengates transformation continues

Celebrations moves into modernised unit as Oakengates transformation continues

Property owner ordered to pay nearly £20,000

Property owner ordered to pay nearly £20,000

Communities to benefit from multi-million-pound investment

Communities to benefit from multi-million-pound investment

Telford Land Deal milestone reached at Doseley Halt

Telford Land Deal milestone reached at Doseley Halt

Telford & Wrekin Council submits Local Plan for independent examination

Telford & Wrekin Council submits Local Plan for independent examination

Housing strategy consultation goes live

Housing strategy consultation goes live

Great strides being made on Addenbrooke House to create new sixth form

Great strides being made on Addenbrooke House to create new sixth form

Wellington Market site prepares for major refurbishment programme

Wellington Market site prepares for major refurbishment programme

Topping out ceremony marks milestone for Station Quarter apartments

Topping out ceremony marks milestone for Station Quarter apartments

Plans to engage public on future housing need

Plans to engage public on future housing need

Plans submitted for new Oakengates library on Limes Walk

Plans submitted for new Oakengates library on Limes Walk

Green Light for M54–M6 Link Road: A Major Boost for Telford and the Midlands

Green Light for M54–M6 Link Road: A Major Boost for Telford and the Midlands

New industrial units at Hortonwood set to boost Telford’s commercial market

New industrial units at Hortonwood set to boost Telford’s commercial market

Telford Land Deal brings new homes to life at Doseley Halt

Telford Land Deal brings new homes to life at Doseley Halt

Wellington summer events benefit from cash boost

Wellington summer events benefit from cash boost

New Telford bistro opens at The Quad

New Telford bistro opens at The Quad

Consultation event for new Dawley swimming pool plans

Consultation event for new Dawley swimming pool plans

New homes available to reserve across Telford and Wrekin

New homes available to reserve across Telford and Wrekin

New Extra Care Housing scheme opens in Stirchley to meet the needs of Telford residents

New Extra Care Housing scheme opens in Stirchley to meet the needs of Telford residents

Plans for new development submitted

Plans for new development submitted

Council highlights financial support for residents as household bills set to rise

Council highlights financial support for residents as household bills set to rise

Iconic clock is restored at former YMCA building in Wellington

Iconic clock is restored at former YMCA building in Wellington

Final public review opens for Telford and Wrekin Council Local Plan

Final public review opens for Telford and Wrekin Council Local Plan

Telford & Wrekin Council welcomes Warm Homes funding

Telford & Wrekin Council welcomes Warm Homes funding

Telford & Wrekin Council move forward with Local Plan review

Telford & Wrekin Council move forward with Local Plan review

Residents can access Telford Energy Advice support for winter fuel bills

Residents can access Telford Energy Advice support for winter fuel bills

Pave Aways appointed to carry out Wellington Market refurbishment works

Pave Aways appointed to carry out Wellington Market refurbishment works

Annual planning surgeries announced for Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site

Annual planning surgeries announced for Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site

Local Plan to protect green spaces, care for existing communities and invest in the future

Local Plan to protect green spaces, care for existing communities and invest in the future

Landlord hit with £20,000 fine

Landlord hit with £20,000 fine

Landlord fined more than £7,000

Landlord fined more than £7,000

Nuplace private tenants move in time for Christmas

Nuplace private tenants move in time for Christmas

McPhillips celebrates 60 years of building success in Telford

McPhillips celebrates 60 years of building success in Telford

A decade of success for the Telford Land Deal

A decade of success for the Telford Land Deal

Council begins work to protect historic hotel after owners fail to take action

Council begins work to protect historic hotel after owners fail to take action

Doors to new primary school opening in 2025

Doors to new primary school opening in 2025

Ercall Wood Academy 300 place expansion is making great progress

Ercall Wood Academy 300 place expansion is making great progress

Charity shop makes temporary move as part of Oakengates transformation

Charity shop makes temporary move as part of Oakengates transformation

Work starts to redevelop Wellington's historic former YMCA building

Work starts to redevelop Wellington's historic former YMCA building

YMCA welcomes first tenants to newly renovated Wellington building

YMCA welcomes first tenants to newly renovated Wellington building

Off gas households can still apply for Home Upgrade Grant

Off gas households can still apply for Home Upgrade Grant

New Telford Sixth Form centre moves a step closer as plans submitted

New Telford Sixth Form centre moves a step closer as plans submitted

New Stirchley supported living scheme celebrates latest milestone

New Stirchley supported living scheme celebrates latest milestone

Lawley residents invited to give view on housing plans

Lawley residents invited to give view on housing plans

Plans to transform Telford Theatre are submitted

Plans to transform Telford Theatre are submitted

Nuplace homes available to reserve in Wellington

Nuplace homes available to reserve in Wellington

First phase of Station Quarter public realm enhancement to commence

First phase of Station Quarter public realm enhancement to commence

New pitches for Newdale – planning application submitted

New pitches for Newdale – planning application submitted

Telford 'off gas' households can benefit from Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2)

Telford 'off gas' households can benefit from Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2)

£80 million Telford Station Quarter scheme to be showcased at UKREiiF

£80 million Telford Station Quarter scheme to be showcased at UKREiiF