Why Telford

An inward investment heavyweight, Telford is a town ahead of the curve - a place where innovation and technology thrives, with history as its hallmark. 

Home to 350,000 skilled workers living within a 30-minute drive, Telford’s connectivity is unrivalled. That’s why supply chain businesses choose our town, with more people employed in manufacturing than anywhere in the West Midlands. 

Whilst metal and plastics have long been our pedigree, looking to the future, Telford’s digital and tech sector has become a cornerstone of the local economy. Global powerhouses Capgemini and Incessant Technologies both have UK technology hubs in the heart of our business district, with local universities specialising in digital education. 

We also help businesses succeed. Through the Telford Land Deal, Invest Telford’s support has boosted inward investment by £236 million since 2016 - with international giants Magna International, Polytec and Filtermist among others choosing to set up advanced manufacturing facilities here. 

Not only is Telford an attractive business destination, it’s a great place to live and work. Located at the heart of the West Midlands while having picturesque scenery, the town is recognised for its first-class leisure amenities, entertainment and world renowned cultural heritage. Our Discover Telford initiative highlights the things to do and places to go for those looking to explore our destination.   

Central Government looks to Telford as a UK leader, and following £1 billion housing investment, our town is in the top five locations in the country for housing growth - with the population set to rise by 30,000 in the next 20 years, competitive house pricing and fantastic on-foot connections thanks to our new £12 million footbridge. The town also has excellent leisure facilities and is home to one of the largest exhibition centres in the UK. 

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