Telford & Wrekin Council building a bright future for Oakengates
Oakengates is an historic town and a key local centre with an array of community assets within the town centre including the Borough’s principal theatre venue and excellent road, rail and bus connections.
In 2021, the Council secured Towns Funding to regenerate part of the local centre, to transform the 1960’s shopping precinct into a modern, welcoming shopping destination. The transformation will include the regeneration of town centre housing with the creation of ten new homes above refurbished shop units. This project will also see the creation of a new enlarged public space to host events and activities for the community.
Most recently in March 2023, the Council secured funding to remodel Telford Theatre. The current theatre building which is now nearly sixty years old will be largely rebuilt, complementing the regeneration of the shopping and living space. It will regenerate the town centre and support the local economy with an exciting new cultural programme, attracting new audiences from locally and beyond. This project will ensure there is a modern theatre in Oakengates for many years to come.
Telford & Wrekin Council has invested significantly in high street regeneration through the Pride in Our High Street programme to help businesses in Oakengates and other borough towns and has launched a new wave of funding for 2025 / 2026.
