Posts by Month: February 2020

81 posts found.

Recovery underway across Shropshire as flood response continues

20/02/2020
An image of a Shropshire Council officer offering support to a resident affected by the floods caused by Storm Dennis

Shropshire Council’s recovery effort concerning the flooding is already underway across the county. As the worst of the weather passes and flood…

Continue reading

Shropshire road closures – UPDATE 5.30pm Thurs 20 Feb

20/02/2020

As the rivers in the county recede, we have been able to begin opening roads. While some are now open, there are…

Continue reading

Road closures in Shropshire, car parks, buses: UPDATE 12pm Thurs 20 Feb

20/02/2020
Road ahead closed

Shrewsbury road closures Sydney Avenue Gravel Hill Lane Old Coleham Cressage to Eaton Constantine Chilton Farm Lane Atcham to Cross Houses Atcham…

Continue reading

Road closures in Shropshire – UPDATE – 9am Thursday 20 February

20/02/2020
Road ahead closed

There are currently 30 road closures in place across Shropshire. North Shropshire Colliery Road, St Martins Clarke’s Lane, St Martins Burma Road,…

Continue reading

News from our partners: Suspicious financial services being offered on Facebook to flood victims

19/02/2020

News from our partners West Mercia Police   Following the devastating floods affecting many of our communities, it would appear that an…

Continue reading

Shrewsbury roads and bus services: UPDATE 2pm Wed 19 Feb

19/02/2020

Main routes Smithfield Road, Coton Hill and Chester Street in Shrewsbury have now reopened. Shrewsbury Bus Station has now also reopened, and…

Continue reading

Bus services – travel UPDATE – Wed 19 Feb 8.15am

19/02/2020
One of the electric buses trialled on Shrewsbury's park and ride service

Bus services across most of the county are operating as normal. Shrewsbury Bus Station remains closed and flood terminus points are still…

Continue reading

Road closures in Shropshire – UPDATE – 7am Wed 19 February

19/02/2020
Road ahead closed sign, on pavement

Update as of 7am – Wednesday 19 February 2020 The clean-up operation on Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury began at 5am Wednesday 19…

Continue reading

Storm Dennis: Bridgnorth Rest Centre to remain open through the night

18/02/2020
Castle Hall in Bridgnorth is open as a rest centre for those affected by the flooding caused by Storm Dennis.

The rest centre opened in Bridgnorth by Shropshire Council is to remain open through the night (into Wednesday 19 February) for those…

Continue reading

News from our partners: Ironbridge evacuation UPDATE 3pm Tues 18 Feb

18/02/2020

News from our partners West Mercia Police Residents in Ironbridge are advised to evacuate their homes as a severe flood warning remains…

Continue reading