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745 bus service to be withdrawn as council seeks sustainable alternatives

18/05/2026
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The 745 bus service, which operates between Pontesbury, Bishop’s Castle, Clun and Ludlow, is to be withdrawn from September 2026 following a…

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Warning issued after rise in tampering with fly-tipping evidence

18/05/2026

Residents are being urged to leave fly-tipping sites untouched and report them immediately, after a concerning rise in cases where vital evidence…

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Domestic Abuse Partnership Strategy launched

18/05/2026
Shropshire Domestic Abuse Strategy now launched

Shropshire Council and partners across the county have launched a new Domestic Abuse Partnership Strategy (2026–2029)—with a shared commitment to reduce domestic…

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Appeal for information following fly-tip in Shropshire countryside

15/05/2026

Shropshire Council is appealing for information following the discovery of a highly concerning fly-tip in Horderley, near Wistanstow. Initial investigations suggest the…

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Leader makes Cabinet changes to put focus on housing and financial improvement

14/05/2026

Changes to the membership of Shropshire Council’s Cabinet together with the roles they perform, come into effect today (Thursday 14 May 2026).…

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Plaque unveiled at Cambrian Railway building following national awards success

14/05/2026

A plaque has been unveiled at the Cambrian Railway building in Oswestry after Shropshire Council’s work to restore the building won a…

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New supported accommodation schemes save Shropshire Council £1.4 million and reduce reliance on B&Bs

13/05/2026

New supported accommodation schemes opened across Shrewsbury have helped save Shropshire Council around £1.4 million in a single year, while dramatically reducing…

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Shropshire and Powys leaders write to the King to champion vision for cross-border rural economy

13/05/2026

Leaders of Shropshire Council and Powys County Council have written to His Majesty The King to highlight the work of the Marches…

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Coming soon: Celebrating Carers Week 2026

13/05/2026

Shropshire Council is inviting carers to join in the celebrations of Carers Week 2026, an annual campaign to raise awareness of unpaid…

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Network Rail to clean, repair and repaint Shrewsbury railway bridges

13/05/2026

Network Rail – through their contractor Amco Giffen – will be carrying out essential maintenance works to the Castle Foregate and Great…

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