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Oakengates Town Council

Oakengates Town Council meets monthly apart August. 

 

The Full Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm.

 

Finnance & Personnel Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6pm.

 

Community & Events Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm.

 

For more information about the meetings please  Click Here. All meetings are open to the public and press.

All meetings are public, you are entitiled to attend. If you’re unable to attend and you would like more information please visit our Council Documents page to see what decisions have been made.

The Town Council is responsible for a variety of services, events and support for the benefit of local residents, community groups and businesses. Some of these include:

  • The Wakes Community Centre & Café
  • Oakengates Town Council Offices
  • St. Johns House (Hartshill Park)
  • The Wakes Community Vehicle
  • Hartshill Park (In partnership with Telford & Wrekin)
  • Oakengates Library (The Place Theatre) in partnership with the Borough Council
  • Oakengates Children’s Centre (The Wakes)
  • Oakengates Market
  • Hanging baskets and summer planting
  • Environmental Support Team
  • Christmas Lights
  • Annual Events program including the Carnival
  • Supporting Community Policing & enforcement initiatives
  • Grants supporting Community Groups
  • Partnership with the Borough Council to tackle speeding & road safety
  • Partnership with local schools, community groups & businesses
  • High Street development and promoting local businesses

You can either contact the Town Council directly and speak with a member of the tea.

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Or contact one of your local Town/Borough Councillors who’d be happy to support you. 

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Click Here to view a map of the Town Council area.

Telford & Wrekin Borough Council

Any concerns, issues or questions regarding Council Tax or Business Rates is the responsibility of Telford & Wrekin Borough Council. Therefore, please Click Here to find out more information and the best person to contact.

Any concerns, issues or questions regarding planning applications is the responsibility of Telford & Wrekin Borough Council. Therefore, please Click Here to find out more information and the best person to contact.

 

The Town Council has no legal power to reject or alter planning applications.

Any concerns, issues or questions regarding bins & recycling is the responsibility of Telford & Wrekin Borough Council. Therefore, please Click Here to find out more information and the best person to contact.

Any concerns, issues or questions regarding benefits is the responsibility of Telford & Wrekin Borough Council. Therefore, please Click Here to find out more information and the best person to contact.

It is important that is someone is in urgent danger you call the emergency services. For all other matters contact Telford & Wrekin Borough Council. Click Here

Click Here to find out who your Borough Councillor is for your area. Just enter your postcode.

Local Issues & Concerns

This is the responsibility of Telford & Wrekin Borough Council.

 

You can contact your Borough Councillor, Click Here to find out who your Borough Councillor is.

 

Or you can download or use the Everyday Telford app and report concerns directly to the Borough Council. Download on your phone; Apple Store Google Store.

 

Please let us know if you’re having difficulties contacting representatives at Telford & Wrekin Borough Council.

This is the responsibility of Telford & Wrekin Borough Council.

 

You can contact your Borough Councillor, Click Here to find out who your Borough Councillor is.

 

Or you can download or use the Everyday Telford app and report concerns directly to the Borough Council. Download on your phone; Apple Store Google Store.

 

Please let us know if you’re having difficulties contacting representatives at Telford & Wrekin Borough Council.

This is the responsibility of Telford & Wrekin Borough Council.

 

You can contact your Borough Councillor, Click Here to find out who your Borough Councillor is.

 

Or you can download or use the Everyday Telford app and report concerns directly to the Borough Council. Download on your phone; Apple Store Google Store.

 

Please let us know if you’re having difficulties contacting representatives at Telford & Wrekin Borough Council.

This is the responsibility of Telford & Wrekin Borough Council.

 

You can contact your Borough Councillor, Click Here to find out who your Borough Councillor is.

 

Or you can download or use the Everyday Telford app and report concerns directly to the Borough Council. Download on your phone; Apple Store Google Store.

 

Please let us know if you’re having difficulties contacting representatives at Telford & Wrekin Borough Council.

This is the responsibility of Telford & Wrekin Borough Council and West Mercia Police.

 

You can contact your Borough Councillor, Click Here to find out who your Borough Councillor is.

 

Or you can download or use the Everyday Telford app and report concerns directly to the Borough Council. Download on your phone; Apple Store Google Store.

 

Please let us know if you’re having difficulties contacting representatives at Telford & Wrekin Borough Council.

This is the responsibility of Telford & Wrekin Borough Council and West Mercia Police.

 

You can contact your Borough Councillor, Click Here to find out who your Borough Councillor is.

 

Or you can download or use the Everyday Telford app and report concerns directly to the Borough Council. Download on your phone; Apple Store Google Store.

 

Please let us know if you’re having difficulties contacting representatives at Telford & Wrekin Borough Council

General  Line: 01952 217 100 Open 8.00-8.00 Monday – Sunday

Community Groups & The Wakes

To see the latest events and activities hosted at The Wakes you can visit our events calendar. Click Here.

This fantastic venue is versatile for any event, party or meeting. The modern interior and fully accessible venue means all guests and event planners can trust The Wakes. Our team here are available Monday to Friday to speak with you about your booking. Our community café & bar alongside the onsite hospitality team can cater for any event and we’re open for the benefit of the community.

The Wakes is a fully licensed, accessible and secure venue. Outside catering is permitted and we welcome all groups to host private and public events here in the heart of Telford.

 

Click Here to view more information about the rooms.

Volunteers are the heart of a community. Our volunteers support the activities of the Town Council at The Wakes.

 

Our town relies on our volunteers for everything from staffing special events, such as Oakengates Carnival and The Wakes Fair, to assisting us with daily activities, at our fantastic community centre or supporting community litter picks & planting days.

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We support community groups that require grants for events, activities, classes and training for the benefit of local residents. 

 

For more information you can view the and send your application to the Town Council.

 

Visit Council Documents for the required forms.

Oakengates Partnership meets at the Town Council to support local businesses, community groups and residents.

 

Get in touch if you’d like more information about attending a meeting.

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