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MP asks for clarity on single sex spaces

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Mark Pritchard MP said: “The NHS says it is waiting for EHRC guidance, but it is the Equality Act that organisations must comply with, and the position in law has already been made crystal clear by the Supreme Court judgment.

“To ensure safety and privacy, in particular for women and girls, single sex spaces must be protected in NHS hospitals and other NHS facilities.”

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Council ahead in its plans to become carbon neutral

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By the end of March 2025 Telford & Wrekin Council had reduced its carbon emissions by 63 per cent compared to 2018-19, the cabinet will be told next week.

The figure – some eight per cent ahead of where it was expecting to be at this stage – has been achieved by a range of measures in homes, leisure centres, and offices.

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Telford & Wrekin Council budget papers set out next year’s council tax and level of cuts

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Telford & Wrekin Council is considering making £20 million in cuts next year even if it maxes out the amount it can raise in council tax.

The local authority expects to set a revenue budget of £233.453 million for 2026-27 to cope with the rising cost of social care.

Finance officers report that approximately 70 per cent of the total net budget is now dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable residents.

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[Ad] How Midlands Businesses Build Competitive Advantage Through Professional Web Presence

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The Midlands has always understood manufacturing, engineering, and making things that work. That practical mindset increasingly applies to digital presence. Businesses across Telford, Shropshire, and the wider West Midlands recognise that effective websites aren’t luxury marketing expenses—they’re essential business infrastructure that either works properly or doesn’t.

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‘Clarity’ sought after concerns raised over future of Telford solar farm hedges

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Telford & Wrekin Council has now been given permission by its own development controllers for a new 3m-high fence to be installed around the site at Wheat Leasows following an assessment period.

Objections from members of the public included an opponent of the solar farm who wrote: “Ripping out a hedge adjacent to this very busy rat run in January will cause considerable disruption.

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Hospital director wins national finance award

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Carol McInnes, Director of Planning and Transformation at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), has been named ‘Finance Champion of the Year’ at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Awards.

The award recognises and celebrates someone who stands out for demonstrating exceptional dedication and initiatives within their organisation.

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Dawley students turn reporters for writing contest

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Year 6 pupils at Captain Webb Primary School in Dawley have been showcasing their creative talents this month. The school recently reached out to share the work of their young writers following a similar project held last year.

The winning entry from Ariella was a completely independent piece of work. She described the student as a talented writer and said the school is excited to see what she creates in the future.

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Town centre car parks could become housing in new plans

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Three Telford town centre car parks – one disused and the other two currently active – could be turned over for development if major issues can be overcome.

Some 158 houses could take the land at the Blue Willow car park while another 138 could be built on the next door Lime Green Car Park (Odeon cinema).

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Wonky chimney would be problematic for Santa as well as the planners

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A Telford resident is in a tangle with planners after building a storage unit on a parking space without first getting planning permission.

There are also issues with “misaligned corrugated sheeting“, a “wonky chimney” and plans allegedly not matching up with what a planning officer found had been built.

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Memorial bench for volunteer gardener who died suddenly aged 40

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Chris Nutt, who worked at Fujitsu and initiated the firm sending volunteers to the Friends of Telford Town Park (FOTTP) group as part of a staff welfare programme, died suddenly in December 2024, aged 40.

A bench in memory of him has now been installed by Fujitsu and the Friends as they were so grateful for the work he did and wanted to honour him.

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Plans to replace bungalow with two three-storey buildings

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A landowner in Wellington has applied for planning permission to demolish a bungalow and replace it with eight new homes in two new three-storey buildings.

The new buildings would replace one three-bedroom bungalow on a plot at Constitution Hill, Wellington, with two townhouses and a total of six apartments.

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Fire service “making steady progress”

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) says it is “continuing to make steady progress” and is on schedule to complete a number of improvements highlighted in an inspector’s report.

Last year His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said the service “requires improvement” in six key areas, and is “inadequate” at managing its resources.

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