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Closure of Whittery Bridge, near Chirbury, for repair work

08/09/2023
Road ahead closed

Whittery Bridge near Chirbury is to close from 18 to 26 September for essential maintenance work. The bridge carries a C classified…

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Permission sought to begin demolition of closed Whitchurch swimming pool

08/09/2023
The Whitchurch centre that is planned for demolition

Shropshire Council is applying for permission to begin the demolition of the closed Whitchurch Swimming Pool, as well as the former youth…

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Shropshire Council secures share of £39m funding for more EV charging points across the Midlands

08/09/2023
Electric vehicle charger space sign painted on road

Shropshire Council is part of a consortium of Midlands councils to have secured £39.3m of funding from the Government for the commissioning…

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Result of the by-election for the Worfield electoral division

07/09/2023
A picture of a polling station to demonstrate voting.

A by-election was held on Thursday 7 September 2023 to elect a new Shropshire Councillor for the Worfield division. The by-election followed…

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Result of Pontesbury neighbourhood plan referendum

07/09/2023
A picture of a polling station to demonstrate voting.

A referendum was held in the Pontesbury parish on Thursday 7 September 2023 to ask local residents whether or not they want…

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Shropshire Council working to identify if RAAC is present in council buildings

07/09/2023

Shropshire Council’s property and development team is carrying out a data gathering exercise to help identify if RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) is…

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Parts of Whitchurch Civic Centre to close until RAAC inspection is carried out

07/09/2023
Whitchurch civic centre

Parts of Whitchurch Civic Centre are to close to the public after an assessment identified RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) roof beams…

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News from our partners: Expert asthma advice top of agenda for awareness week

07/09/2023
What is asthma? graphic

News from our partners NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin / Integrated Care System With approximately 8,500 children and young people using inhalers…

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Shrewsbury business owner fined for underage vape sale

06/09/2023
Two vaping devices on a white background

A Shropshire business owner has been convicted of selling a nicotine vape product to a minor under the legal age of 18,…

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Shropshire Council’s financial situation – update shared at Cabinet

06/09/2023

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has given reassurance on the council’s financial situation, given recent headlines of the financial struggles faced by other councils,…

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