Welcome
Welcome to the ‘on your side’ edition of Totally Telford magazine. After a tough couple of years we’re looking forward to brighter times ahead. That’s why in September I announced Telford & Wrekin Council would be investing an extra £16m into key areas, designed to help the borough bounce back from the pandemic.
Cllr Shaun Davies Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council
We’ve listened to what you’ve told us. We know what is important to you, so the additional money will go towards projects that will make the borough cleaner, greener, safer and more enjoyable. All this is on top of £50m already going into neighbourhood and enforcement services. We’re moving forward in our fight against climate change, enhancing our precious green and open spaces and funding community initiatives. We’re also putting more money into high streets, parks and building on our exciting events programme, as well as crucially making sure the borough is really safe and clean for us all to enjoy. This extra funding due to careful financial management over the past few years. It’s put us in a strong position to invest in recovery from the pandemic. In this magazine you can find more about how the money will make a difference to individuals, communities and businesses, as well as some of the brilliant events and activities you can enjoy on your doorstep over the next few months. I wish you and your families good times ahead, as we work together to protect, care and invest to create a better borough.
We are looking for interesting stories about the exciting things you are doing to make a difference for our next editions, so if you have a story to tell, we would love to hear from you! Email us at totallytelford@telford.gov.uk
Saffron Parker, The Dingle, Ironbridge
With thanks to our contributors
Acknowledgements: Nettie of The Gorge, Friends of Dot Hill Nature Reserve, Newport Town Council, Ironbridge Gorge Parish Council, Great Dawley Town Council, Oakengates Town Council, Wellington Town Council, Madeley Town Council, Shone Productions, Newport CE Junior School, The Burton Borough School, The Friends of Dawley Hamlets, The Friends of Telford Town Park
Photography: Thank you to all of our local residents who submitted their images to be featured within the magazine.
This magazine has been created by Telford & Wrekin Council
Samantha Asterley, Newport
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