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Date: 24 May 2021

A new, improved and future-proofed CCTV system is nearing completion going above and beyond its original project specification.

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Safer & Stronger Communities CCTV Programme

Date: 30 September 2021

Donnington Community Hub saw almost 50 residents provide feedback and make use of a range of support services last night (Wednesday, 29 September), as part of the Safer & Stronger Communities programme.

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Date: 30 September 2021

Donnington Community Hub saw almost 50 residents provide feedback and make use of a range of support services last night (Wednesday, 29 September), as part of the Safer & Stronger Communities programme.

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Safer & Stronger Communities Launch Success

Date: 7 September 2022

Davina King of Malinslee, entered a prize draw at the Malinslee Big Picnic in August – a completely free council-run community event.

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A summer of fun thanks to Safer & Stronger Communities project

Date: 5 September 2022

Telford & Wrekin Council’s Safer & Stronger Communities project has delivered ‘extensive’ community support in its first year having spoken directly with thousands of residents and helped launch at least 20 new projects across the borough.

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Safer & Stronger communities, one year on

Date: 15 October 2021

Final Safer and Stronger event hosted with more to follow in 2022.

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Success for Safer and Stronger Communities Project

Date: 14 January 2022

Telford and Wrekin Council has been successful in securing £30,000 to support new fly-tipping initiatives from the Police Crime Commissioner, John Campion (PCC).

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Council secures £30,000 to tackle fly-tipping

Date: 21 January 2022

Young people aged 12-16 can now play football on the latest pitches, with coaching from professional staff for the cost of a voluntary contribution.

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Date: 1 February 2022

The Safer Streets Brookside project in Telford has been hailed a ‘huge success’ after figures showed an overall decline in crime of 15 percent in just 12 months and by more than 50 per cent in specific types.

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Safer Streets Brookside Project hailed a success as crime rates drop ‘significantly’

Date: 3 February 2022

A joint operation between Telford and Wrekin Council, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and West Mercia Police, took place in Sutton Hill today to clamp down on untaxed vehicles.

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Telford and Wrekin Council cracks down on abandoned vehicles

Date: 28 February 2022

New roadshow dates have been announced for a scheme aimed at helping residents have their say about how to make changes in their communities for the better - particularly around safety and community groups.

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Safer & Stronger Communities Events Roadshow Launched

Date: 2 March 2022

A new youth club on Woodside has opened its doors for the first time this week, with help from funding from Telford and Wrekin Council and two volunteers.

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Date: 8 March 2022

Ketley residents attending a community event this weekend, were delighted with the quick actions of staff to establish a new dance session on the day.

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New dance class, to keep seniors in step

Date: 16 March 2022

Don’t miss an opportunity to share your ideas about how to improve your community, at the next Safer & Stronger Communities roadshow in Stirchley on Saturday, April 2 between 11am and 2pm.

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Start something new for your community

Date: 22 March 2022

Free self-defences classes being held at Woodside community centre in Telford and Wrekin, have proven to be a big hit with women and girls.

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Date: 11 Aptil 2022

A number of areas within Telford have benefited from considerable investment in CCTV as part of a commitment from Telford & Wrekin Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) to create safer communities.

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Investment in CCTV to tackle crime across Telford & Wrekin boroughs

Date: 7 April 2022

Young people aged 10-16 can attend multi-sports sessions being held across Telford and Wrekin throughout the Easter holidays, thanks to Telford & Wrekin Council and AFC Telford United Football club – all for free.

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Free multi-sport sessions for young people aged 10-16 during Easter

Date: 24 June 2022

A new closed circuit television (CCTV) suite has been installed within Malinsgate Police Station, funded through joint partnership by Telford & Wrekin Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner.

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CCTV suite enhances council’s capacity to help prevent and detect crime

Date: 13 July 2022

A champion boxer and samosas were the order of the day at the Safer & Stronger Communities roadshow recently at Hadley Communtiy Centre, a free event organised by Telford & Wrekin Council.

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Samosas and boxing the order of the day for community roadshow event

Date: 26 June 2022

Delighted residents attended the reopening of Carpenter Hall community centre this weekend, bought back into public use with help from by Telford & Wrekin Council’s Safer & Stronger Communities project.

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Historic community hall is back in public use

Date: 12 July 2022

Young people aged 11+ can now access free sports sessions at venues across Telford throughout the summer holidays.

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Free summer sports programme 'urban games' launched by council

Date: 7 September 2022

Helping women and girls be safe and feel safe in their communities will be the focus of free self-defence classes in Telford.

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Free self-defence classes for women and girls in Randlay

Date: 28 September 2022

A fly-tipper who ignored the opportunity to pay a £400 Fixed Penalty Notice has been convicted and given a bill of more than £1,450 for dumping rubbish opposite a leisure attraction, after Telford & Wrekin Council took him to court.

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Date: 3 October 2022

Bold street art has proven a big hit with Leegomery residents, thanks to a new creative commission by Telford & Wrekin Council.

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Date: 3 October 2022

Telford & Wrekin Council has new powers to hand dog owners and walkers a £100 fine through a new public space protection order - or PSPO - which is now in effect.

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Date: 11 October 2022

From Friday, October 7, Telford & Wrekin Council’s fleet of gritters were put on standby, but there is no need to expect icy weather just yet.

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Date: 19 October 2022

A former BBC portrait artist has been helping people brush up on art skills, with help from a Telford & Wrekin Council-funded initiative.

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Date: 27 October 2022

Helping women and girls be and feel safe in their communities has been the focus of free self-defence classes in Hadley, Telford where more than 40 women have now taken part.

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Date: 3 November 2022

Dogs helped sniff out £10,000 illegal tobacco during raids in Telford yesterday.

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Date: 14 November 2022

A line dancing class, offering older people fun and friendship, has secured its future during the cost of living crisis, thanks to funding from Telford & Wrekin Council.

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Date: 14 November 2022

As the clocks go back for another winter, we shine a light on the officers who look after our street lights and help us feel safer at night.

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Date: 8 December 2022

Telford’s salt stores are topped up and almost 700 grit bins are full as the borough braces itself for weather warning and cold arctic air.

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Date: 12 December 2022

£490,000 has been secured for tackling crime including violence against women and girls in Telford and Wrekin, following the Government’s latest allocation of funding for its Safer Streets project.

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Date: 29 June 2023

Young people were honoured at an event earlier this week for winning ideas in a project hosted by Telford and Wrekin Council.

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Make a change winners 2023

Last updated: 03/07/2023 11:43