Proposals for a new purpose-built community hub in Sutton Hill, developed by Telford & Wrekin Council in partnership with Madeley Town Council, have been announced.

It is proposed that the two-storey, one-stop shop building, expected to be completed by 2028, will be constructed on the site of the existing Hub on the Hill at 103-106 Southgate which is a community centre run by local people for local people.

The Hub on the Hill is in need of significant repairs so it is more cost effective to build a new facility rather than refurbishing the existing one.

Initial ideas for the ground floor of the new hub include a central atrium area for events, a cafe, a larger hall enabling more sports and leisure activities, a community library and a youth and education room.

Local residents will have an opportunity to provide their views before plans are finalised.

The Council is exploring the option for the first floor of the new Sutton Hill facility to include a neighbourhood health hub which could be used for a range of things, including health checks, mobile screening, vaccinations, and outpatient appointments, as well as a potentially meeting rooms for local partners and groups to use.

It is also proposed that the new hub will include improved outside space, with the possibility of an outdoor gym and a community garden.

The building at the rear of the existing Hub on the Hill, which is now empty and very unsightly, would also be demolished as part of the redevelopment proposals.

Telford & Wrekin Council, local ward members and partners are committed to working together to ensure that a new centre becomes a ‘one-stop shop’ hub for activities accessible to the local neighbourhoods.

Investment in a new hub will create a new focal point for Sutton Hill, leading to wider plans for the regeneration of local estates and also enable Madeley Town Council to rethink how the space is used to maximise footfall and income generation.

The work in Sutton Hill forms part of the Council’s wider commitment to making access to services and support easier and closer to home and complements longer‑term regeneration taking place across Sutton Hill, Brookside and Woodside, including the Government‑funded Pride in Place programme.

While Pride in Place focuses on longer‑term regeneration and giving residents a greater say in shaping their neighbourhoods, the Council’s own investment is supporting immediate, visible improvements to streets and shared spaces in these communities.

Woodside was selected by Government as one of the first areas in the country to take part in the programme, with Telford & Wrekin Council providing additional funding to expand the investment to Brookside and Sutton Hill.

Pride in Place funding was secured through joint work between Telford & Wrekin Council, Telford MP Shaun Davies and the community.