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Supported living complex could be build on derelict Telford land

The former Queens Head site on the junction of Moss Road and Rookery Road in Wrockwardine Wood, has been chosen by a developer to build 13 supported living apartments.

The one-bedroom apartments would be built in three separate two-storey blocks, with four homes in each building.

Plans submitted to Telford & Wrekin Council include a staff/management building – including a bedroom, residents’ laundry facilities, communal gardens and car parking.

A planning and affordable housing statement submitted by the developer said: “Build Fifty5’s transitional living schemes are designed with a wide range of occupants in mind,

New car sales rose 25.8pc in June

The Tesla Model Y was the UK's best seller in June — The Tesla Model Y was the UK’s best seller in June

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed an 11th consecutive month of growth as the industry gradually overcomes the pandemic-induced supply chain shortages that constrained production for much of the previous two years.

Growth in the month was driven predominantly by large fleet registrations, up 37.9 per cent to 92,699, reflecting the normalisation of supply. Private demand grew more modestly, up 14.8 per cent to 79,798.

Longbridge-based MG, which has its cars made abroad, enjoyed a 41,4 per cent rise to 7,607 with Land

‘Honour and a privilege’ for new MD at Shrewsbury company

Callum Watkins has taken on the role at 1st Choice Insurance and will lead the business with his senior management team and its founder, Jason Martin, to shape its next chapter.

“After a decade of being in business, 1st Choice Insurance is thriving with nearly 50 members of staff servicing thousands of commercial clients up and down the UK,” Jason said.

“1st Choice Insurance’s growth has quickly become a local success story which has been a great journey to nurture.

“When I look at what the next ten years hold, I feel confident and ready to pass the

West Mercia Police targets modern day slavery in construction industry

Police have launched a campaign to tackle modern slavery in the construction industry

On Monday, West Mercia began the two-week ‘intensification period’ that sees police and partners take a stand against modern-day slavery in the industry.

The operation, dubbed ‘Operation Aidant’ is coordinated by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and runs nationally every year, focusing on vulnerability, exploitation and modern slavery.

The police activity seeks to enhance and develop knowledge of labour exploitation within the construction industry and highlight the signs of modern slavery that people may encounter in their everyday lives and encourage people to report it.

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Events encourage Shropshire’s ‘wonderful’ firms to seek royal approval

Graham Guest, Councillor Eileen Callear, Lord-Lieutenant Anna Turner, Councillor Shaun Davies and Tullis Matson at the event at Telford College

That was the message at events in Shrewsbury and Telford encouraging innovative, sustainable and dynamic firms to enter the inaugural King’s Award for Enterprise 2024.

Hosted by HM King Charles III’s representative in the county, the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner, visitors heard from current winners of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise about the experience of entering and winning one of the ‘Oscars’ of the business world.

Tullis Matson, managing director of Stallion AI which won the Queen’s Award for

Council urges 1,300 empty homeowners to seek advice

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WALSALL PIC.......... Feature on empty homes in Walsall. Empty houses on Flaxhall Street. — COPYRIGHT EXPRESS & STAR 07/11/08
WALSALL PIC………. Feature on empty homes in Walsall. Empty houses on Flaxhall Street.

In Shropshire, there are currently over 1,330 homes that have stood empty for more than six months.

Shropshire Council has said these homes and other empty buildings represent a significant wasted resource, both to their owners and to those in housing need across the county and has said the problem of vacant properties can “blight local communities”.

While it has the resources to force the sale of empty homes, the authority is urging owners to contact them.

It says the council’s empty