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Telford And Wrekin




On April 1 , 1998 it became a Unitary Authority , independent from Shropshire County Council . The headquarters of the council are in Telford Town Centre . It remains part of the Shropshire Ceremonial County .

The borough borders Staffordshire and the Non-metropolitan County of Shropshire . The district was formed on April 1 , 1974 , under the Local Government Act 1972 , and covered Dawley, Newport, Oakengates and Wellington Urban District s, Wellington Rural District and part of Shifnal parish in the Shifnal Rural District .

Telford and Wrekin applied unsuccessfully for City Status in 2000 . It was granted Borough status in 2002 .


TOWNS, VILLAGES AND OTHER SETTLEMENTS


Settlements in Telford and Wrekin -



PARISHES AND WARDS


The borough is divided into 28 Parishes and the council uses a system of 34 wards to elect councillors.



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