Telford and Wrekin Council has updated the timetable for the public hearings regarding the local development plan in Telford, Shropshire, which are taking place on Wednesday 18 March and Thursday 19 March 2026. The changes affect the sessions held in the afternoon and will impact how residents and local groups participate in the planning process.
Telford and Wrekin Council has confirmed that these afternoon sessions will no longer have a fixed start time. Instead, the exact timing for the meetings will be decided on the day they occur. To ensure that everyone interested in the development plan can take part, the council is advising people to arrive at the venue no later than 11:00 AM.
These sessions are part of an independent look into the borough’s future housing and development policies. The examination is being led by planning inspectors M Worden and C Carpenter, who were appointed by the government to review the council’s long-term strategy for the area. The update was made to allow for more flexibility during the discussions on those specific days.
Residents who want to follow the progress of the local development plan or check for further updates can find more information through the council’s official planning website. The current programme focuses on specific issues related to how land is allocated and used across the community in the coming years.
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