Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, James Walton, has confirmed that he is leaving Shropshire Council at the end of this month (January 2026) after 26 years at the authority. James became Executive Director in…
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Whitchurch Swimming & Fitness Centre wins national aquatics award
News from our partners Whitchurch Swimming & Fitness Centre has been the named the 2025 UK Pool & Spa Awards – Water…
Work begins on new biochar plant in Ludlow
Construction work has begun today (Monday 26 January 2026) on Shropshire Council’s new biochar plant at Coder Road Business Park in Ludlow. Initial on‑site activity has focused…
Shropshire Council confirms record investment in education across the county
Shropshire Council has agreed a significant investment of around £33 million in education in response to rising pupil numbers across the county. This investment includes £24.49 million…
Shropshire Council to plant cherry tree with children in Whitchurch to mark the Holocaust and other genocides
Shropshire Council will join with others across the country on Tuesday 27 January in remembering the Holocaust and other genocides, on Holocaust Memorial…
West Castle Street and New Road in Bridgnorth to be resurfaced
West Castle Street and New Road in Bridgnorth are to be resurfaced from Monday 9 to Friday 13 February [2026]. During the…
Nature-based solutions support water management at Attingham Estate
Visitors to the National Trust’s Attingham Park are seeing some changes in nature and water management as work progresses on the Severn…
Upton Lane, Shifnal to be resurfaced
Upton Lane in Shifnal is to be resurfaced from Monday 9 to Friday 13 February [2026]. During the work the road will…
‘This is Shropshire’ Festival celebrates six months of creative achievement across the county
Vibrant Shropshire: a Cultural Compact is today [22 January 2026] marking the successful completion of the ‘This is Shropshire’ Festival with an…
Partner news: Strong public engagement at Shrewsbury drop‑in as SVWMS consultation continues
The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) team welcomed a high number of visitors to its Shrewsbury drop‑in event at Theatre Severn…
