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Someone once said ‘don’t ever change’. I haven’t and I won’t. Community before politics.

02/11/2026

🌺 Priorslee Clock Tower – ready for Remembrance 🌺

The finishing touches are complete, and the Clock Tower looks absolutely stunning ahead of our Remembrance Service on 11th November.

A huge thank you to Jason Thompson for
mowing the grass, and to Yvonne Wood, the Knit and Natter group and Fiona Barraclough and the Places of Welcome group for creating the beautiful cascade of poppies.

Thanks also to our Christmas lighting contractors, Lightwire, for attaching the cascade, and to Liz from the Knit and Natter group, who came along to help us adorn the Clock Tower.

This has been a wonderful community effort, made possible by so many people generously giving their time and skills.

❤️ Thank you everyone. You’ve made Priorslee proud! ❤️

26/10/2026

🇬🇧 26 October 2026 – We Will Remember Them

Today marks 12 years since the end of British combat operations in Helmand Province and the lowering of the Union Flag at Camp Bastion.

More than 150,000 British personnel served in Afghanistan, and 457 tragically lost their lives.

Whatever our views on the conflict, we must never forget the courage, professionalism and sacrifices of those who served, the lives they saved, or the families who carried the burden alongside them.

Today, we remember the fallen, the wounded, their families and all whose lives were changed forever.

Their service mattered. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

We will remember them. Lest we forget. 🇬🇧

23/10/2026

It was a real pleasure to spend this afternoon at Priorslee House Care Home - a place I’ve had the privilege of visiting many times.

Today felt particularly special as we came together to celebrate the home’s 5th anniversary and recognise some of the wonderful staff who make it such a special place.

I was delighted to be invited to join the celebrations and present the staff recognition awards. Everything was beautifully organised, and it was lovely to see residents, families and staff coming together to enjoy the entertainment and share in such a happy occasion.

Of course, no Priorslee House event would be complete without a wonderful selection of refreshments and pastries! I did my best to resist, but a little quality control was unavoidable! 😊

While the occasion focused on celebrating five years and recognising individual achievements, I think it’s important to say that everyone at Priorslee House deserves recognition.

It’s the teamwork, dedication and genuine compassion shown by the whole team that create such a warm and welcoming environment. Their commitment is what makes the home what it is today.

I was also pleased to present a special personal award to Michael. Having served on the selection panel, he quite rightly hadn’t considered himself for an award, but I felt it was only fitting to recognise his own contribution over the past three years.

Before leaving, I was touched to receive a small gift as a token of appreciation for attending. It was a thoughtful gesture—entirely unnecessary, but genuinely appreciated—and a lovely way to round off such an enjoyable afternoon.

Congratulations to everyone at Priorslee House on reaching this wonderful milestone!

Five years is certainly something to celebrate. Thank you to the entire team for the care, kindness and commitment you show to residents and their families. You should all be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved. ❤️

22/10/2026

🏫❤️ A wonderful day at the official opening of the Thomas Telford Primary Free School.

Today, we had the pleasure of being invited to the official opening of Thomas Telford Primary School, and what a lovely occasion it was!

From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome. It was particularly heartwarming to see the children greeting us at the entrance and proudly guiding us into the new school. Their enthusiasm, confidence and beaming smiles were a joy to see, and the beautiful singing from the school choir made the occasion even more special. 🥰🎶

The school itself is absolutely fantastic — beautifully designed, welcoming and thoughtfully created with the children at its heart. You could really see the care, passion and hard work that have gone into bringing this wonderful learning environment to life. Everyone involved should feel incredibly proud of what they have achieved.

And, of course, no celebration would be complete without a little indulgence! 🍰 The delicious canapés were followed by a tempting selection of cakes, and I naturally felt it was my duty to try every variety… and perhaps go back for a few favourites! 😂

A heartfelt thank you to everyone for inviting us to share in such a special day and for making us feel so welcome. It was a genuine pleasure to be there, and we left feeling so impressed by the school and excited for all the wonderful memories and opportunities that lie ahead for its pupils.

Wishing all the children, staff and everyone connected with Thomas Telford Primary School every happiness and success for the future. What a wonderful achievement, and what a fantastic start! 👏❤️🏫

22/10/2026

Police Engagement Van

Our local Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) Police Engagement Van will be out and about in the community 28th October.

This is a great chance to come together as a community—whether you’d like to raise a concern, ask a question, or simply have a friendly chat with your local officers.

Building strong relationships between residents and the police is key to keeping our area safe, so please do pop along if you can. Your voice matters, and the team are always keen to hear from you.

📍 Locations and times are shared below.

21/10/2026

🌺 Preparing for Remembrance Sunday 🌺

In preparation for Remembrance Sunday, we’ve been busy mapping out the locations where poppies will be displayed throughout St. Georges and Priorslee. Our Community Action Team (CAT) will be installing them over the next few days, helping to ensure our communities are beautifully adorned as we come together to remember and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

❤️ Meanwhile, our wonderful Knit and Natter group, along with other community groups, are busy creating even more knitted poppies to add to the beautiful garland that will be draped from Priorslee Clock at the beginning of November.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone giving their time, care and creativity to these special tributes. It’s a wonderful example of community spirit and a reminder that we will remember them. 🌺❤️

20/10/2026

I’m incredibly proud and honoured to have been elected Chair of St. Georges and Priorslee Parish Council.

It is a privilege to serve our communities in this way, and I’m very conscious of the trust and responsibility that comes with the role.

Our parish is changing, with exciting opportunities ahead, particularly as we prepare for the formation of the new Priorslee Parish Council in April 2027. Working together, listening to residents and putting our communities first will be at the heart of everything we do.

I would like to thank my fellow Parish Councillors for their confidence and support. I look forward to working with them, our Parish Clerk, Deputy Clerk and the wider community to build on what has already been achieved and ensure that both St. Georges and Priorslee continue to be wonderful places to live, work and raise a family.

This is about people, community and making a positive difference — and I’m delighted to play my part.

20/10/2026

Remembering Aberfan 🕯️

On 21 October 1966, a terrible tragedy unfolded in the Welsh village of Aberfan when a colliery spoil tip collapsed, engulfing Pantglas Junior School and nearby homes.

144 lives were lost, including 116 children whose futures were cruelly taken away.

Sixty years may have passed, but the loss suffered by families and the community of Aberfan will never be forgotten.

Today, we remember every life lost, the families left to grieve, the survivors and all those whose lives were changed forever.

Gone, but never forgotten.

🕯️ Aberfan, 21 October 1966 — we will remember them.

20/10/2026

📢 PRIORSLEE SHADOW PARISH COUNCIL – YOUR VOICE MATTERS

📆 Tuesday 20th October 2026
⏰ 6.00pm
📍 The Gower, Gower Street, St Georges, Telford, TF2 9BE

April 2027 marks an important new chapter for Priorslee, when our new, independent Parish Council becomes operational. But there is plenty to do before then to ensure we are ready to hit the ground running, with a budget, staffing arrangements and a clear plan for the future.

The five existing Priorslee ward parish councillors, working with our Chair, Rob Cadman and our locum clerk, are responsible for preparing the new council. We have already met informally to develop ideas and consider how best to move forward.

A key part of this work is agreeing a fair division of the assets and income of the existing St Georges & Priorslee Parish Council. We have examined the available information and developed a draft proposal that we believe represents a fair and positive outcome for Priorslee.

Now we want to hear from you.

We warmly invite Priorslee residents to attend our first formal Shadow Parish Council meeting, contribute their views and help shape the future of our community.

This is more than a routine council meeting. It is an opportunity to influence our priorities and ensure that the new Parish Council reflects the needs and aspirations of Priorslee residents.

20/10/2026

REDHILL LANDFILL UPDATE

Priorslee and Muxton councillors recently met with officers from the Environment Agency (EA) and the Council’s Environmental Health team to discuss the ongoing monitoring of Redhill landfill.

The meeting included a practical demonstration of how the EA assesses and manages odours and other potential issues associated with the site.

As highlighted in our previous updates, the EA is monitoring the landfill far more frequently than would normally be expected, carrying out inspections two or three times a month compared with the usual one or two inspections a year for a site of this type.

Officers explained the criteria used to assess odour, including its intensity, offensiveness, location, extent and persistence, alongside weather conditions and wind strength. They also provided us with a copy of their Landfill Odour Inspection Record and the criteria used to grade their findings.

Following a morning discussing the site, we joined officers at one of their regular assessment locations at Marsh Meadow Close, The Quarters, Redhill. On this occasion, no odour was detected.

Importantly, the exercise demonstrated the considerable work undertaken by the EA behind the scenes, even when residents have not submitted complaints. Odour assessments are generally followed by inspections of the landfill, with advice and recommendations on best practice provided to the operator where appropriate.

We continue to engage regularly with the EA to ensure Redhill remains a priority. We believe this enhanced level of monitoring is essential to securing compliance with environmental regulations and ensuring that any issues are addressed promptly.

PLANNING APPLICATION – TWC/2026/0656

We have also been considering the operator’s recent planning application, which seeks to amend the restoration profile of the site and relocate the existing landfill void from the centre to the southern part of the site.

The application does not seek to increase the approved landfill capacity, increase waste inputs, change permitted operating hours or extend the current operational cessation date of 31 December 2030.

You can read the application and submit comments here:
https://secure.telford.gov.uk/planning/pa-applicationsummary.aspx?ApplicationNumber=TWC/2026/0656

Our principal concern is the potential for odour and other nuisance during the proposed works. We want to ensure that robust and appropriate planning conditions are put in place to minimise these risks and protect nearby residents.

Residents have endured problems associated with this site for several years. We are determined to ensure that any further works do not exacerbate the situation and that the concerns of our community remain firmly on the agenda.

We will continue to monitor developments, engage with the relevant authorities and keep residents informed.

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