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Potholes: an open letter from our Cabinet member for highways

13/03/2026

Dear residents, businesses and road users, In recent weeks there has been a big increase in the number of potholes on roads…

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Workshop resolves to boost Marches business resilience and green growth

12/03/2026

Businesses, infrastructure providers and local authorities have come together to discuss resilience and green growth opportunities through the Marches Forward Partnership (MFP).…

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Shropshire Council introduces 12-week grace period for Blue Badge renewals

12/03/2026
An illlustration of some cars and buses parked in a car park

Shropshire Council has announced a 12-week grace period for Blue Badge renewals following a sharp rise in demand and ongoing funding pressures…

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Residents and businesses urged to sign Wrexham to London rail service petition

12/03/2026

Shropshire Council is encouraging the county’s residents and businesses to sign a petition calling for the approval of plans for a direct…

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Cabinet backs need for planning strategy ahead of early deadline

12/03/2026

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed to develop a Spatial Development Strategy (SDS), which confirms the council’s commitment to working with neighbouring authorities…

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Success for Shropshire Slow the Flow project

12/03/2026

Shropshire Council is marking success on the second phase of the Shropshire Slow the Flow Natural Flood Management project, which delivers locally…

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Cabinet agrees plans for major expansion of electric vehicle charging network

11/03/2026
Electric vehicle on-street chargepoint

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for a major expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging across the county, supported by more than…

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Shropshire Council partners with Raft Energy to lead the way in sustainable carbon removal

11/03/2026
Top loader for the new biochar plant in Ludlow.

Shropshire Council is pleased to announce a new partnership between Raft Energy and Biodynamic Carbon (BDC) — a joint venture between Shropshire…

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National No Smoking Day 2026: take the first step towards a healthier future

11/03/2026
Make 2026 the year you quit smoking and start feeling the benefits

Healthy Lives Stop Smoking Service Shropshire offers free support to quit Every year, National No Smoking Day encourages smokers across the UK…

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Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery launches wildlife photography competition

10/03/2026
Geese at Ellesmere.

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is inviting people of all ages to pick up their cameras and celebrate the natural world, with…

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