LOYAL TO LOCAL – WELLINGTON
Wellington
Wellington’s fortunes have significantly improved in the last year thanks to several new businesses opening and a general return to local shopping. “Anyone who has been paying attention has seen that something great is currently occurring,” says Wellington H2A arts and heritage community group member Rob Francis. According to reports, 50 businesses established or relocated in Wellington in 2021, with retail and hospitality businesses occupying nearly half of the unit spaces, some made possible through Telford & Wrekin Council’s Pride in Our High Street grants. The opening of new shops has given the town centre a fresh lease of life, instilling a new sense of pride in the community and providing a new appealing offer. This includes the recently opened food court and outdoor youth market at Wellington’s indoor market, which also played host to a series of popular late-night events. Both Wellington Town Council and Love Wellington have been instrumental in capturing the story and using social media to share positive news about Wellington’s high street and its businesses.
“As we work together to decrease our carbon impact in Telford, we’re offering support and funding to our high street businesses to help them become more sustainable and eco-friendly. Funding
applications are open now for different projects, ranging from investment in energy efficient
lighting to eco toilets”. Councillor Carolyn Healy
Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Green Spaces, Natural and Historic Environment, and Cultural Services (Labour)
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