Welcome to the official website of St Georges & Priorslee Parish Council
About the Parish Council
St Georges & Priorslee Parish Council was established in 1988 as part of a wider initiative by Telford & Wrekin Council, which created eleven new parishes following the development of Telford New Town in Shropshire.
Historically, both St Georges and Priorslee were known as strong mining communities. Back in 1988, the electoral register for the combined area stood at just 3,400. At the heart of the local economy was the Lilleshall Company engineering works, founded in the mid-19th century. The New Yard was a significant site, manufacturing everything from blast furnace blowing engines and pumps to locomotives and winding engines. The company sadly ceased operations in the mid-1970s, leaving a lasting legacy in the area.
At the Parish Council's formation, eleven councillors were elected from a pool of 23 candidates. Fast forward to today, the electorate now stands at 10,156 (for the 2025/26 Council year), reflecting ongoing housing development and population growth. The parish is also served by four primary schools and one secondary school, the latter opening in 2016.
The Parish Centre
The St Georges Parish Centre, located on Gower Street, provides a key community space. It includes a parish office, a meeting room, kitchen facilities, and accessible toilets. The venue is available to hire for small group events and local activities.
The Centre is usually open Monday to Thursday between 9am and 3pm, but we recommend calling ahead on 01952 567700 if you're making a special journey.
The Gower
Gower Street
St. Georges
Telford
TF2 9BE
St Georges & Priorslee Parish Council Coffee Morning
The weekly drop in Thursday Coffee Morning is from 9.30am - 11.30am.