New homes on former Telford college site set to be ready for residents this winter

Homes on Wellington's former New College site are expected to be ready for their new residents this winter.

For the last 18 months, work has been underway to transform the former further education college, on King Street, Wellington into a new residential and community development.

While much of the site was quickly demolished, the historic former Girls High School remained and stood empty for five years. Telford & Wrekin Council, which owns the housing company Nuplace, will rent out the 20 one- to three-bedroom homes. Councillor Richard Overton, cabinet member for homes and enforcement, said: “Housing is one of our key priorities in Telford and Wrekin as we set to protect, care and invest to create a better borough for all of our residents.

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