Businesses across Telford and Wrekin have been recognised for the positive impact they have had on their local high street.
Over 20 High Street Heroes have been announced in towns across the borough – nominated by local residents, members of the public and businesses who use their services and feel they make a valuable contribution to the local community.
Councillors presented business winners with trophies and certificates in six borough towns including Dawley, Ironbridge, Madeley, Newport, Oakengates and Wellington in the run up to Small Business Saturday on Saturday 2 December.
Nominations for the latest round of High Street Heroes (winter 2023) opened in September and over 594 nominations were received.
The awards, which are part of the council’s Pride in Our High Street programme, recognise the difference businesses are making in their local high streets and the support they have each given to their local communities.
High Street Heroes range from hair salons and cafes to butchers, dry cleaners, performing arts and dance companies and clothes shops.
The Pride in Our High Street programme continues to support local businesses and retailers through business start-up trial grants and business start-up grants.
Start-up trial grants give previously home-based or online businesses the opportunity to test them out on the high street in the form of a market stall or small retail unit, while business start-up grants give businesses the opportunities to expand by having a permanent high street presence
Small Business Saturday is a national, annual campaign which takes place on the first Saturday in December – encouraging people to shop locally and support all types of small businesses online, in offices and high street stores.
Residents in Telford and Wrekin can also support local businesses and make the most of latest local offers and discounts through the mytlc app.
Councillor Lee Carter (Lab), Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for Place (the Economy & Neighbourhood Services) said: “We’d like to congratulate all the businesses who have been named as High Street Heroes for winter 2023 and the positive impact they have had on our high streets – encouraging people to shop locally.
“Although these remain challenging times for our high streets, these businesses have excelled and continue to make a difference to local people and communities.
“We are delighted to present each of these businesses with their awards in the run-up to Small Business Saturday which encourages people to support local businesses.
“Our small high street businesses are so important across Telford and Wrekin and their value is recognised by Telford & Wrekin Council through these awards which are voted for by customers and other businesses which benefit directly from their services.”
High Street Heroes (winter 2023) winners are as follows:
Dawley: Dawley Pet Supplies, Morgan Payne & Knightly, Golden Rolls
Ironbridge: The Bolthole, The Little Christmas Shop & Mrs Claus’ Kitchen, Moonshine & Fuggles, Darlingtons of Ironbridge
Madeley: Anstice Pharmacy, The Foresters Arms, Sweet Little Things, Kebab King
Newport: The Travel Store, Brockton Care, House of Evie, Tiny Town Newport
Oakengates: Pamper Me Pretty Hair & Beauty, Powerpoint Stores Ltd, Woodenhill Cafe
Wellington: Harleys Barber Shop, The Book-Ends, Odd Pals, The Green Cove
You can find out more about Pride in Our High Street and the support which is available here: Pride in our high street - Telford & Wrekin Council
