A phoenix from the ashesWhat they said about Telford "Between 1991-2001, Telford and Wrekin Telford and Wrekin is a unitary district with borough status in the West Midlands region of England. The district was created in 1974 as The Wrekin, then a non-metropolitan district of Shropshire. was amongst the top most rapidly growing authorities in England." Telford and Wrekin council website "Telford rose like a phoenix from the ashes of our industrial past and brought wealth and employment back to a depressed area." Telford Town Park Telford Town Park is a large park, occupying 170 hectares of land adjacent to the main shopping centre in Telford, Shropshire, England. The park is the main recreational area for the residents of the town of Telford. The park features a lake and extensive grass areas. Forum. Population 164,600, but expected to grow by 20% in the next 20 years. Local politics Telford and Wrekin is a hung council, but has a Conservative administration. MP David Wright David Wright may refer to:
Local authority The unitary authority A unitary authority is a type of local authority that has a single tier and is responsible for all local government functions within its area or performs additional functions which elsewhere in the relevant country are usually performed by national government or a higher level of is a top four-star council "improving well". It has a "robust" performance management system, which "makes sure that targets are met". It has "strong" operational and financial plans, as well as "strong" officers and members. The council is a three-star authority for adult social services social services Noun, pl welfare services provided by local authorities or a state agency for people with particular social needs social services npl → servicios mpl sociales , which are "good", with an "excellent" capacity to improve. Services for children and young people are "good". Job prospects The council has difficulty recruiting social workers, specialist engineers, planners, legal services legal services n. the work performed by a lawyer for a client. staff, and accountants. The public sector is the second biggest local employer, behind the manufacturing industry. Health service Princess Royal hospital These hospitals are named Princess Royal Hospital:
Central government English Partnerships English Partnerships (EP) is the national regeneration agency for England, performing a similar role on a national level to that fulfilled by Regional Development Agencies on a regional level. and HM Revenue & Customs are based in Telford. Environment/regeneration Some 20,000 new homes are due to be built in the town during the next two decades. Major regeneration of the town will include new council offices, shops, cafes and leisure facilities. This and other developments are expected to create 100,000 jobs. Voluntary sector There are six international, 29 national and 328 local charities in Telford and Wrekin, with a combined income of £180m; 1,935 trustees live in the town. Commuter links Road: close to M54; Birmingham, 32 miles; Wolverhampton, 28 miles; Shrewsbury, 15 miles. Trains: London, 3hrs 12 mins; Birmingham, 39 mins; Shrewsbury, 18 mins. Property prices Two-bed flat: £110k- £125k; three-bed semi: £145k-£165k; four-bed detached: £200k-£250k plus. 
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