Hadley Market

Another area in Telford could be transformed to provide a “first rate” shopping centre if a £3.8 million cash injection is approved by council chiefs.

Hadley is the next area in the borough to be earmarked by Telford & Wrekin Council for an overhaul from its £20 million regeneration pot.

The proposed budget, which will go before council chiefs for approval in March, forms part of the council’s Borough Towns Initiative (BTI).

Councillor Eric Carter, cabinet member for regeneration, housing and prosperity, said: “The centre of Hadley has long been an area that people tell us needs regeneration.

“Because of this we have looked again at how we could achieve this and we can now make this happen if the council commits to investing in the scheme through the budget.

“This is the first time we have been able to propose investment on this scale for Hadley. If the budget is approved we can start to make a real difference for the people who live and work there.

“It’s another example of how our BTI scheme is committed to revitalising different parts of Telford through regeneration projects and improving facilities.”

Councillor Pat Smart, chairman of Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council, said: “This is an exciting new era for Hadley.

“The proposed investment is a golden opportunity to give the people a first rate shopping centre and Telford & Wrekin Council must be commended for their commitment to our community.”

If approved, the council will carry out a period of consultation with residents, business owners and community groups.

After consultation work could get under way in Hadley by 2012.