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Award-winning poet bringing book tour to Ludlow

07/02/2023
Hollie McNish

Award-winning poet Hollie McNish is bringing her book tour, “Slug…and other things I have been told to hate”, to Ludlow in partnership…

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News from our partners: Think which service? New NHS campaign helps people to get quicker urgent care

06/02/2023
Think pharmacy before GP - woman in yellow top with arms crossed and smiling

People in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to ‘Think which service?’ before acting when deciding on which local service is…

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Have your say in what makes Shropshire a fantastic place to live in, work in and play in

06/02/2023
2 people visiting the Shropshire countryside

People are being asked to share their views on a new plan promoting Shropshire as a fantastic destination for anyone looking for…

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Ofsted and CQC publish Shropshire SEND report

06/02/2023

An Ofsted and CQC revisit to special education needs and disabilities (SEND) services in Shropshire has found sufficient progress has been made…

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Shropshire Council champions Apprenticeships First

06/02/2023
National Apprenticeship Week 2023 logo

Since 2017 Shropshire Council has been using the Apprenticeship Levy to enable its staff to build new knowledge and skills so that…

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News from our partners: NHS national industrial action – update

03/02/2023

Latest update: Thursday 2 February 2023 The NHS and councils in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are working hard to keep people safe…

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Leader urges BBC bosses to think again on changes to local radio

03/02/2023

Lezley Picton, Leader of the Council, has written to the BBC’s head urging a rethink on the broadcaster’s plan to change its…

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Fun and budget-friendly ideas for a family weekend in February

03/02/2023
An image of the play area at Severn Valley Country Park.

Looking for ideas to entertain your family this weekend, without spending a fortune? Here are just a few suggestions for making the…

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Councillors make recommendations for tackling poor quality building work

03/02/2023
A row of houses

A group of councillors set up last November [2022] to scrutinise longstanding concerns and complaints from residents on new housing developments has…

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News from our partners: Photo call to help build a ‘wave’ of success

03/02/2023
Wave project people

News from our partners A Shropshire LGBT+ group is urging older people to get behind a photo campaign to increase the visibility…

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