£2m fund agreed for Telford at 50 legacy
A £2 million fund to mark the 50th anniversary of Telford has been agreed by the borough’s council, with its leader launching a passionate defence of the move.
Shaun Davies, Labour leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, said that he was aware the plan had attracted criticism from Conservative councillors but that the celebrations would make the community stronger.
The plan includes a £1 million “legacy fund” for organisations to celebrate Telford at 50, and another £1 million to invest in projects that “support the council’s existing priorities, help to build resilient and strong communities, and help to reduce demand upon public sector services”.
The proposal was passed at a meeting of Telford & Wrekin’s cabinet on Thursday evening.
The council was today set to reveal its logo for the celebrations, which was selected through a public vote.
In the face of criticism from Conservative leader Councillor Andrew Eade, Councillor Davies said: “I know this does not demand cross-party support.
