Shropshire town named one of the greenest places in the UK

It has emerged that the Global travel site Big 7 Travel and car comparison specialists HolidayCars have carried out a study on The Greenest Places in the UK.

They were looking for places across the nation that were ranked based on sustainability practices, green spaces, public transport options, local food production, community engagement, renewable energy use, eco-friendly housing, air quality, support for local businesses, and recognition for green efforts.

And Telford has ranked 11 out of 20 in their list of greenest towns.

It is the only Shropshire town to make the list.

The town is described “one of the greenest places to live in the UK - despite being near some of the most industrially-heavy cities in the UK – Wolverhampton, Birmingham to name just a couple”.

The description continues: “With over 2,500 hectares of green spaces and open areas, Telford is arguably the greenest area in the Midlands.

“A staggering 90 per cent of its urban area is green space, while 89 per cent of households in Telford are within 300 metres of accessible green spaces.

“Telford has a dedicated Green Network Area, which encompasses a range of open environments suitable for all sorts of outdoor activities, such as walking, jogging, cycling, horse riding and more, providing lots of open spaces to keep the residents fit and healthy.

“In the Green Cities Index from 2023, Telford ranked second in the UK on air quality alone, which is largely due to its sheer amount of open green spaces.

“Finally, the Town Park is home to several outdoor play areas for children, as well as dedicated walks to nearby canal networks, while other sites in Telford including the Dothill and Shawbirch Local Nature Reserve, have won Green Flag Awards for their environmental and sustainability impacts.”

See the full list of winners here – The 20 Greenest Places in the UK