Telford Council Receives £670K to Support Veterans and Armed Forces Community

Telford and Wrekin Council has secured £670,709 from the Office for Veterans' Affairs to enhance support services for army veterans, serving personnel, and their families. The funding will expand operations at the Christopher Turley Armed Forces Community Hub in Dawley, allowing for extended hours and increased access to housing, health, welfare, and employment services.

Published Mar 26, 2026

Telford and Wrekin Council has been awarded £670,709 from the Office for Veterans' Affairs to support army veterans and their families. This funding will enhance the Christopher Turley Armed Forces Community Hub in Dawley by extending its opening hours and increasing face-to-face support.

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The hub will provide services related to housing, health, wellbeing, welfare, and employment. The investment aims to create a lasting legacy of support for the armed forces community. The hub is named in memory of Christopher Turley, a former councillor who served in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.