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Shropshire Economic Partnership expresses support for new direct rail service to London

05/04/2024

The Leader of Shropshire Council has written to Mark Harper, the Secretary of State for Transport, on behalf of the Shropshire Economic…

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Expressions of interest invited for bike hire and last-mile delivery schemes in Shrewsbury

05/04/2024
Shrewsbury town centre from a drone

News with our partners Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership Operators are being invited to express their interest in providing a public bike…

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30mph limit proposed for Oteley Road and neighbouring streets in Shrewsbury

05/04/2024
A map showing Oteley Road and surrounding area

Proposals have been published to introduce a 30mph speed limit on Oteley Road and neighbouring streets in Shrewsbury, and people have 21…

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Victorian crimes and punishment in the spotlight for Shropshire Council’s archives

04/04/2024

From fireraisers to con artists and the tale of a young girl’s cake theft, Shropshire Council’s archives is delving into the stories…

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Shropshire Council awards new contract for community equipment service

03/04/2024
Library image: Credit Pexels, Centre for Ageing Better

Shropshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a community equipment service to Medequip, following a competitive tender process. The…

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River Severn Partnership shortlisted for second national award

28/03/2024
MJ Awards 2024 finalist logo

River Severn Partnership have again been shortlisted for another prestigious national award. The partnership has been selected as finalists for The MJ…

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Council secures more funding to boost walking and cycling schemes

28/03/2024

Shropshire Council has secured £174,026 to support new schemes to encourage more people to take up active travel such as walking and…

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Have your say on parish councils boundary reviews

28/03/2024

Shropshire Council is encouraging residents to have their say on draft recommendations for parish councils boundaries in five areas of Shropshire. These…

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Council to implement new Statement of Licensing Policy

28/03/2024

Shropshire Council is implementing its new Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003 on Easter Monday, 1 April 2024. The…

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Meet the Leader in Pontesbury on Monday 15 April from 10am until midday

28/03/2024
Lezley Picton meeting Market Drayton residents at the event

Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council, is to host a Meet the Leader event in Pontesbury next month. Lezley will be at…

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