Welcome
When the clocks go forward this month, hopefully some of us will feel a little relief. Increased food and fuel costs over winter have put a strain on the pockets of residents and businesses too. As a council we too have faced challenges but continue to prioritise you, offering support through yet another national emergency. While the cost of living crisis lingers, we can at least look forward to longer days and warmer weather. It’s a chance to get out and explore our wonderful towns and countryside, and see how the work of so many people here at the council, is making a difference to the place we live in and call home. What’s more, we continue to represent your views at the highest levels, pushing for investment to prevent flooding in and around Ironbridge and have asked government to look at the plans for services at the Princess Royal Hospital. We do all of this with one aim in mind – to deliver excellent public services. I hope you enjoy reading about the award-winning work we have delivered with help from some brilliant partners and volunteers and take advantage of services you may not have known about. From road repairs to recycling, start-up grants to swimming lessons, we will always go the extra mile in the nearly 700 services we provide. All this with the lowest council tax in the Midlands for the sixth year in a row. This is your borough, and we are always on your side.
Delivering... Councillor Shaun Davies making Telford and Wrekin’s case against the downgrade of emergency services at the Princess Royal Hospital at Number 10 Downing Street.
Watch Shaun deliver your petition to protect emergency services at the Princess Royal to Downing Street
Councillor Shaun Davies Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council
Greener
Safer
More enjoyable
Cleaner
1,000 new litter bins.
Five award-winning green flag parks.
43% reduction in fly-tipping.
Programme of free events which attracted around 100,000 eventgoers in 2022. Helping more than 4,500 children with free or discounted swimming lessons.
Increasing the amount we recycle by 1,000s of tonnes. Free or cheaper rates for bulky item collections.
700 new CCTV cameras installed plus four surveillance suites.
29 Local Nature Reserves.
300 Green Guarantee sites.
189 environmental fines issued.
Free swimming for under 25s.
We are always looking for interesting stories about things happening in Telford and Wrekin, people who are going above and beyond or if you have an idea to help make your town cleaner, greener or safer! If you have a story to tell, we would love to hear from you! Email us at totallytelford@telford.gov.uk
With thanks to our contributors
Acknowledgements: Madeley Town Council, Newport Town Council, Oakengates Town Council, Ironbridge Gorge Parish Council, Wellington Town Council, Great Dawley Town Council, Exotic Zoo, Woodside Youth Club, Donnington Parish Council, Police and Crime Commissioner West Mercia, Modern CQC Telford, Laura Deighton Dance Company, Auniqueart Art, Council for Voluntary Service, The Independent Living Centre, Age UK, Citizen Advice Bureau, Captain Webb Primary School.
This magazine has been created by Telford & Wrekin Council.
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