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The finding of an Independent Inquiry into Telford Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) were released last July.
Led by Tom Crowther QC, the inquiry found that CSE had ‘thrived unchecked’ in the borough for decades and over 1,000 girls had been exploited.
Now some of those with ‘lived experience’ are helping the council to implement some of the 29 recommendations which the council is solely responsible for.
An update provided to councillors before their full council meeting next week says that the
Shrewsbury Business Improvement District (BID) putting itself forward for a fresh term – from 2024 to 2029.
It would be the third term for the group, which is paid for through a levy on businesses, voluntary contributions and grant funding.
Throughout its previous terms money has been used to pay for and contribute to a host of initiatives in the town, from promotional events such as the current giant Easter Egg trail, to the Shrewsbury Rangers scheme, which was set up in response to concerns about anti-social behaviour and crime.
Shropshire Council’s cabinet is being asked to endorse the
