The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site has joined a new national initiative celebrating the United Kingdom’s globally significant industrial heritage, as part of the UNESCO UK Industrial Heritage Trail.
4 Jun 2026
Telford & Wrekin Council is continuing its commitment to supporting residents in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site with a new programme of free, pre‑bookable one‑to‑one planning surgeries throughout 2026.
9 Mar 2026
Telford & Wrekin Council, together with partners across the Ironbridge Gorge, is inviting residents, businesses, organisations and visitors to help shape the next 10-year World Heritage Site Management Plan.
28 Feb 2026
One of the region’s longest-running craft events returns to a popular venue in Ironbridge next month.
29 Oct 2025
The future of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums has been secured following the announcement of a £9 million government grant and transfer to the National Trust.
17 Oct 2025
The New Year will see public transport revolutionised in Ironbridge Gorge, thanks to a new initiative by Telford & Wrekin Council’s award-winning transport team.
25 Nov 2024
A vital access route into the Ironbridge Gorge will re-open today at 5pm, after extensive structural concerns have been addressed.
28 Mar 2024
Telford & Wrekin Council is to host two planning surgeries which aim to support residents planning any alterations to their properties within the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.
3 Aug 2023
UNESCO UK proudly unveils an exciting new illustrated map featuring all 58 of their esteemed UK sites, including the renowned Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.
25 Jul 2023
Telford & Wrekin Council's cabinet has approved and adopted the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site supplementary planning document.
17 Jul 2023
Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council have launched a public consultation on a new draft supplementary planning document which aims to further protect and conserve the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10 Jan 2023
Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council are set to seek approval from their respective Cabinets next week, to consult on a new draft supplementary planning document which aims to further protect and conserve the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.
8 Dec 2022
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust chief executive, Nick Ralls, today welcomed the Chancellor's expected £408m support package for the arts sector.
2 Mar 2021
A major new research project has been launched by The Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust to uncover the overlooked histories of the area – and it wants the public to get involved too.
24 Feb 2021
A man has been ordered to pay £2,340 by a court after a tree at a property he owns in the Ironbridge Gorge was felled without the necessary planning permission.
12 Nov 2020
Telford & Wrekin Council together with Shropshire Council and other key partners are staging a major emergency exercise in the Ironbridge Gorge this Saturday.
13 Oct 2016
Telford & Wrekin Council has today announced the candidates for the by-elections in two borough wards later this month.
6 Oct 2014
A £57,500 government pot has been divided up between 17 businesses in the Ironbridge Gorge which were adversely affected by last winter’s flooding.
15 Sept 2014
Telford & Wrekin Council has successfully secured the funding it requires to carry out further Gorge stabilisation work.
18 Dec 2013
Telford & Wrekin Council is continuing to manage the issue of land instability in Jackfield and around the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.
19 Aug 2013
