Telford Business

An independently owned four-star hotel, more used to hosting and celebrating with couples getting married, was celebrating itself this week after picking up a prestigious award. 

Hadley Park House Hotel was named Wedding Venue (Hotel) of the Year for the West Midlands in the 2025 Wedding Industry Awards at a glittering awards ceremony on Monday night.

People in Telford who are making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling other festive items are being urged to check if they need to tell HMRC about their earnings.

Side hustlers selling festive items need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if their earnings exceed £1,000 a year.

Representatives from some of the area’s biggest businesses attended Telford College’s latest engineering employer skills hub to discuss key staff development issues.

Among the businesses represented at the latest session were RBSL, Muller, Kraft Heinz, Aga Rangemaster, Hoshizaki Europe, Pickstock, i2r Packaging, Keysight Technologies, plus the NHS and Jobcentre Plus.

Businesses of all types in the Borough towns of Wellington, Oakengates, Dawley, Ironbridge, Newport and Madeley could benefit from the grant which ranges from £500 to £4000.

Four, well-positioned commercial units and two yards at Shifnal Industrial Estate, Lamledge Lane, Shifnal are available on a 299-year lease for £480,000, reflecting a net initial yield of 10.2%.

James Evans, head of Halls Commercial, said Units 21A, 21B, 21C and 21D and Yards 6 and 7 are fully income-producing and represent a secure investment option, with a current net annual rent of £51,052.

Elite Hampers in Telford has been named as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring small businesses for 2025 by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it kicks off its annual call to champion and support the nation’s favourite businesses.

Elite Hampers, a corporate gifting business devoted to adding value to business relationships by providing a bespoke gifting service, was founded by Jeevan Punj in 2021.

Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and delivered in partnership with Invest Telford, the Council’s business support team, the programme will offer a mix of tailored workshops and one-to-one mentoring for a wide range of SME businesses.

The training, delivered by European Innovation, will focus on practical methods to help businesses secure new contracts, improve sales performance and build sustainable growth.

UK aviation pioneer Aviramp will have one of its award-winning step-free aircraft boarding ramps showcased at the world’s biggest airshow for the first time this year.

Ground handling giant dnata will display an Aviramp Continental solar-powered ramp alongside a flydubai Boeing 737-800 at the Dubai Airshow.

Shaun Davies, MP for Telford, chaired a roundtable for Telford-based businesses and organisations to discuss nurturing skills and getting young people into the local workforce.

Last time the public in Telford were asked for their views on the licensing of pubs, clubs and events the council received just one single, solitary, lonely response, a meeting heard.

Licensing policies have to be reviewed every five years and set out the rules Telford & Wrekin Council has on who can hold a booze licence, which premises can be used to sell intoxicating liquors, and the granting of permits for music and other events.

Council officers have acted within weeks after receiving a complaint that a residential property in Telford is allegedly being used for the unauthorised operation of a business.

The council says the allegation is that there has been the “unauthorised operation of a business from a residential property”.

Leading Shropshire construction company McPhillips has become the first construction firm in the county to be accredited as a Real Living Wage employer.

The Telford-based company’s commitment will see all 240 of its directly employed workforce receive a minimum hourly wage of £12.60, higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £12.21 per hour.

Shifnal-based Spotlight Accounting has reached the finals of the prestigious "Professional
Service Business of the Year" category at the 2025 Black Country Chamber of Commerce
Awards.

Sisters Sam Smith and Carla Meakin, owners of The Beauty Studio, are celebrating one year since relocating their well-established beauty business to Broadway House in Wellington.

Telford College has unveiled exciting plans to further expand its T Level training provision – and is keen to talk to local employers who are prepared to offer placements for students. 

Councillor Paul Davis (Labour, Park Ward) made the announcement at the full council meeting on Tuesday, October 14.

Telford-based Filtermist Limited used its appearance at the huge EMO Hannover metalworking event to officially launch F Save.

Winners of the West Midlands award will receive local promotion and the chance to meet and network with influential industry professionals.

The move from its former unit comes ahead of planned demolition works that will clear the site for a brand new theatre.

A property owner who claimed that he was being ‘discriminated’ against when planners slapped an enforcement notice on a Wellington shop’s UPVC windows has lost his case at appeal.

A number of current directors will be stepping down when their terms come to an end later this year – presenting a perfect opportunity to bring in new faces.

Chief executive Ruth Ross said: “With a strong senior leadership team now in place and operational management firmly embedded, we are redefining the role of the board to focus purely on strategic direction, oversight, and governance.

More than 30 people attended the first Bathing in Business session held at Frankly Farm Tours, in collaboration with owners John and Natalie Franklin-Hackett.

The Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride, visited Telford and Wrekin to launch a new business club for the area. The event on 26th September saw Sir Mel at Hortonwood meeting local business owners.

Serchem, which is based on Hortonwood 10, has completed the acquisition of Serve Medical. Serve Medical, based at The Ercall Suite on Stafford Park, is a provider of validation and servicing for hospital decontamination units.

“We’re delighted with the end result which we hope is a complementary and welcome addition to the area.”

Natalie Jayne Photography will be based in the courtyard at Apley Farm Shop in Norton from September 23.

Despite the challenges, there was some positive news on turnover and profitability confidence.

There was a 10% jump in firms reporting a rise in turnover, and a 6% increase in those seeing an upturn in profits.

The UK-based, family owned toilet and tissue paper company, in Stafford Park 10, wants to add side extensions to its storage, manufacturing and office facility and invest in larger, automated lines.

Kelly Riedel, head of member success at the Chamber, said: “Our autumn expo is always one of the highlights of our events calendar.”

The data gathered will now be used to refine the vehicle’s design and will also be used to programme a new Turret Test Rig at the Telford facility.

World-leading accessible aircraft ramp manufacturer Aviramp has won new orders close to home after strengthening its partnership with Guernsey airline Aurigny.

Employers across the region were today urged to throw their weight behind new moves to transform work experience for youngsters….