Telford Journal Column - Post Office inquiry misconduct in public office Sunday, 14 April, 2024 Watching the Post Office inquiry this week, we saw hapless former Post Office bosses being wheeled out to “tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.” What was instantly apparent was that no matter how important these people had been, nor how highly paid, none of them seemed even now to realise what they had collectively done. We saw foolishness and incompetence on display, but... Local News
New Government grant funding allocated to Telford & Wrekin Council to support local businesses 16th November 2020 On Friday, 13th November, Telford and Wrekin Council received the latest allocation of the Local Restrictions Support Grant and the Additional Restrictions... Local News
Lucy congratulates Shropshire Chamber Business Awards finalists 16th November 2020 The Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to address the Shropshire Chamber Business Awards 2020 which is being delivered virtually by a live online stream on Friday 20... Local News
Kickstart scheme creating jobs in Telford 16th November 2020 The Kickstart scheme, launched in September, is already creating jobs for young people aged 16 to 24 on Universal Credit in Telford. The Government has... Local News
Lucy Allan MP thanks Council for outstanding work during pandemic 13th November 2020 Today, Lucy Allan MP wrote to David Sidaway, the Chief Executive of Telford & Wrekin Council, to thank him, the councillors, officers and staff for their hard... Local News
Lucy Allan MP welcomes further expansion of rapid testing in Telford 10th November 2020 The Prime Minister has announced that 600,000 rapid-turnaround lateral flow tests will be sent out by NHS Test and Trace to local public health leaders this... Local News
£609,400 announced to further support vulnerable children and families in Telford this Winter 9th November 2020 Families that have been hardest hit by the pandemic and need extra support this winter with food and bills will benefit from a new £170 million scheme unveiled... Local News
Big Ben to ring for Remembrance Sunday 5th November 2020 This Remembrance Sunday, 8th November 2020, Big Ben will sound 11 times to mark the start of two minutes’ silence at 11am, joining bells across the country and... Westminster News
Lucy Allan MP welcomes extension of the furlough scheme until March 2021 5th November 2020 Lucy Allan MP today welcomed the Chancellor's announcement that the furlough scheme will be extended for a further 5 months, until March 2021. Employees... Westminster News
Lucy congratulates Hollinswood & Randlay Parish Council for their innovative plans to mark Remembrance Sunday 3rd November 2020 Every year, Hollinswood & Randlay Parish Council organise Telford’s largest Remembrance Sunday service, to pay respects to the local service men and women those... Local News