LOYAL TO LOCAL – OAKENGATES
Oakengates
Oakengates is an ancient market town boasting a range of award-winning real ale pubs, restaurants, cafés and shops. It is also a thriving creative community, home to Telford’s theatre
and performing arts venue The Place – showcasing spectacular national acts, comedians, musicians, and the celebrated yearly pantomime – and to The Wakes, an iconic building housing community activities, clubs, events and festivals. The town centre is celebrated for its shopping, including many independent outlets, and a weekly market provides a great source of additional local produce. Several new small businesses have opened on Oakengates high street in recent years, including
“Thriving high streets can create such a buzz for communities and are really important for those people who are feeling a bit low. To be out and about amongst other people in a safe environment is so important for our mental health”. Councillor Kelly Middleton Cabinet Member for Leisure, Public Health and Well-being, Equalities and Partnerships (Labour)
Gems haberdashers who are celebrating their fourth business anniversary this year thanks to a Telford & Wrekin Council start-up business grant. Many businesses have also had their shop fronts improved, enhancing the main street’s overall appeal.
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