Millions of renters across England including those in 9,500 private rental homes in Telford are now benefiting from the biggest strengthening of renters’ rights in over 40 years, as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force. The 9,500 private rental homes in Telford will now have greater security and protection under the new law, which delivers long-awaited reforms […]
Telford’s MP calls for new Government Funded Youth Hub to boost opportunities for local young people
Shaun Davies MP is calling on Telford & Wrekin Council for a new Government-backed Youth Hub to be located in Telford Town Centre, following the Government’s announcement of plans to deliver 80 Youth Hubs across the UK, including one for Telford & Wrekin. More than 30% of Telford’s population is under the age of 24, […]
Shaun Davies MP for Telford spoke in parliament about the major fuel tanker fire in Newdale earlier this week. Shaun commented: “I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to all those involved in the emergency response earlier this week in Newdale. In particular, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service for their swift and […]
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, has praised the Government’s decision to award Telford College funding to become a Defence Technical Excellence College, calling it “transformational”. The investment will enable Telford College to expand its provision of education and training related to defence. The funding is the result of a joint bid between the […]
Shaun Davies MP recently visited Sainsbury’s in Telford Town Centre to present long-serving colleague Sandra Kingscott with a MP Community Champion Award. Sandra, who had worked at Sainsbury’s for 29 years and had been their community champion for over a decade, retired on Friday after many years of supporting the Telford community. Throughout her time […]
Easter is just around the corner and Parliament breaks up for recess later this week. With the schools now off, I’m looking forward to a bit of time at home with my family and hopefully some spring sunshine if it decides to show up! It’s been a really positive final week in Parliament for Telford […]
Shaun Davies MP for Telford and the Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education visited Wombridge Primary School in Oakengates last week to see first-hand the impact of its new nursery provision for children in Telford. The school was among the first to take part in the Government’s new school-based nursery programme, which […]
The first few weeks of the year have flown by and as ever, I remain focused on standing up for Telford and importantly ensuring that the momentum we’ve built up continues. The past week has brought good updates from parliament that are important for our town and worth sharing with you below. And while Parliament […]
Back in September, Shaun Davies, Telford’s MP, spoke in Parliament to discuss the positive impact that free Breakfast Clubs have on Telford’s children and parents, and asked the Minister “when can we have some more in Telford?”. Today it has been announced almost 1,600 children will benefit after 5 schools were successful, joining Lawley Primary […]
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, has this week unveiled his annual Christmas card, created in partnership with a group of 11 local businesses. The collaboration aims to shine a spotlight on Lingen Davies Cancer Support’s £5 million Sunflower Appeal, raising its profile among Telford residents during the festive season and even to the […]