Posts by Month: May 2011

94 posts found.

“Everyone deserves a happy family”: why one Shropshire couple keep on fostering into their 70s

19/05/2011

On the outside, the Oswestry home of Pat and Mavis Humby looks like any other on their street.  But over 100 children…

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Listen to Shropshire’s foster carers on YouTube

19/05/2011

What's it like to be a foster carer? - listen to Shropshire’s foster carers on YouTube.

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Council to work more closely with voluntary sector

19/05/2011

We've strengthened our commitment to working with local voluntary and community groups by agreeing a new role for one of our Cabinet members.

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Big tidy up for Minsterley

19/05/2011

Shropshire Council is joining forces with Severnside Housing, Minsterley Parish Council, local residents and community payback to carry out a big tidy…

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Follow the news on Twitter

19/05/2011

We are now “tweeting” decisions live from cabinet meetings, so you can follow what’s happening wherever you are. Just follow @ShropLive on Twitter – or click…

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Can you give a child the best start in life?

19/05/2011

Can you help make a world of difference to a child in need?  Then come along to the Darwin Centre in Shrewsbury…

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Taxi driver guilty of plying for hire

18/05/2011

A taxi driver who picked up passengers from Shrewsbury railway station without a booking has pleaded guilty in Shrewsbury Magistrates’ Court.

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Noise Action Week activities

18/05/2011

Almost 300 complaints about noise from barking dogs were responded to by Shropshire Council last year.

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Half term children’s workshop at Shrewsbury Museum

18/05/2011

On Tuesday 31 May 2011, between 1pm and 4pm, children between 3 and 10 years can come to a free drop-in session entitled “All about Birds”.

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Shropshire Family Information Service on Twitter

18/05/2011

A new Twitter page has been launched by Shropshire Council’s Family Information Service.

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