This is Our Wellington Issue 2

This is our Wellington
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Cock Hotel set
to for refurb
At the time of writing the long awaited decision
for the refurbishment of the renowned Cock
Hotel sits on the brink of agreement. Telford
& Wrekin Planning department have been
evaluating proposals by Shropshire brewer Joules
for the last 20 months and are now close to giving
their approval to a major project, the largest that
Joule’s have undertaken, for their flagship tap
house in Telford.
The pub, also known as the old ‘Wrekin Tap’,
was acquired by Joule’s Brewery in the 19th
Century, only to fall into the hands of local rival
Bass in 1974 after a bitter and hostile takeover.
So it will be wonderful to see it restored and
refurbished as a Joules pub.
Steve Nuttall MD of Joule’s said, “We have
aspired to having a Joules tap in Telford for
many years, and the Cock Hotel which was
originally a Joules house for over 100 years
makes for a perfect fit. We propose a substantial
refurbishment and a significant extension to
house a modern kitchen and dining space to
serve simple and classic homemade pub food.
“We’ll retain the old proper traditional beer
counters to maintain the essence of the place
and in addition the roof and fabric of the building
all needs work - to preserve it for the next 100
years.”
Further
investment for
Wellington
Market
Wellington Market has seen further investment
during the lockdown period, with extensive
rewiring and refurbishment carried out by the
new owners.
There is a Food Court being built currently
which it’s hoped will be opened in October,
with live music and late night openings as a
new feature.
Unique treatments for Telford
A new laser, skin and body clinic opened its doors on Tan Bank in
Wellington. Dermacore received an Empty Retail Unit grant from
Telford & Wrekin Council as it brings unique new treatments to
Telford.
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