
Plans to restore Telford Town Park amphitheatre to former glory
The project aims to turn the site into an environmentally-friendly dedicated space for performances that would attract tourists and act as a venue for educational workshops and programmes, the council added."This project will be bringing cultural activity to the doorstep of many of our residents," said councillor Angela McClements, cabinet member for leisure, tourism, culture and the arts."We are excited about the potential of this project to not only restore a beloved venue but also to create a dynamic cultural landmark that will benefit the community for years to come."
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