Ward in Telford and Wrekin, England
| Coordinates: | 52.772, -2.37 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 75 19 |
| Dialling code: | 01952 (Telford) |
Newport East is the ward covering the eastern side of the market town of Newport, within the borough of Telford and Wrekin in Shropshire, England. It’s largely suburban, with a mix of post‑war and newer housing, small local shops and pockets of green space; good road links mean many residents commute into Telford or Shrewsbury for work while still enjoying easy access to nearby countryside.
Locally the area shares in Newport’s historic market‑town character and community life, with schools, sports clubs and regular events anchoring social activity. Economically it’s a mix of small businesses and light industry on the fringes, and the ward is represented on the Telford and Wrekin council where local issues such as housing, transport and green‑space provision feature prominently.
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