Confusing Start to Covid Vaccinations in Telford and Wrekin Monday, 11 January, 2021 The start of the COVID vaccination programme in Telford and Wrekin has led to confusion for patients due to the apparent lack of a coherent plan. It is disappointing that currently there is a postcode lottery within the Borough as only a couple of GP practices have started vaccinating their patients. This has resulted in some high priority residents receiving their second dose of the vaccine where... Local News
Telford & Wrekin Council have been given £1,397,000 this year for free meals for vulnerable children. 12th November 2020 Just how much money has Telford & Wrekin Council been given by the government to provide free meals for vulnerable children during school holidays? Earlier this... Local News
Conservative Councillors make their position clear on Council Merger 3rd October 2020 The Conservative Group is to place a third motion before a Full Meeting of Telford & Wrekin Council to seek cross-party support to oppose any future attempt to... Local News
Another kick in the teeth for Ironbridge Businesses 1st October 2020 Cllr Nigel Dugmore, speaking on behalf of the Conservative Group on the Borough Council, says:- "As businesses in Ironbridge struggle to survive following the... Local News
Conservatives hold Labour Administration to Account 20th July 2020 The Conservative Borough Councillors had a busy evening holding the Labour Administration to account with a series of questions at the Borough Full Council... Local News
Citizens Advice is starting face to face contacts for those in an emergency situation from Monday 18th June 2020 Citizens Advice Telford and the Wrekin has announced today that it is taking the first steps towards offering face-to-face help for people who cannot access... Local News
Andrew Eade praises the Borough Council for rising to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. 21st May 2020 Andrew Eade was full-some in his praise of the Council during the recent emergency, but raised concerns about child welfare and the future finance, and offered... Local News
Conservative Candidates for Donnington Borough and Parish by-elections 6th March 2020 Jay Gough for Donnington Borough and Brett Murray for Donnington West Parish Council seat. Jay Gough, also known as Telford’s Batman for his charitable and... Local News
Press Release from Andrew Eade, Tory Group Leader on T&W Council 13th January 2020 I am encouraged that Cllr. Davies has at long last accepted the option of a new hospital located between Shrewsbury and Telford. I look forward to full support... Local News
Mark Pritchard Re-elected 13th December 2019 Mark Pritchard has been re-elected for The Wrekin, a huge big thank you to all those who voted for him. He will continue to work hard for all his Wrekin... Local News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal. 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News