People who own second homes in Shropshire are due to face a doubling in council tax from 2024 to help ease housing…
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Plans for doubling council tax for owners of second homes, to help ease housing pressures
Avian Flu case in Bishop’s Castle area

Shropshire Council’s animal health team has been notified of an outbreak of Avian Influenza in a poultry flock in the Bishop’s Castle…
New electric vehicle for country park rangers fleet

Rangers at Severn Valley Country Park (SVCP) near Alveley are cutting Shropshire Council’s carbon footprint by using a new electric buggy to…
Energy bills support on the way for households with alternative sources

The Government has released details of forthcoming help with energy bills for those who do not have a relationship with an energy…
Total of 1,000 places have been on offer through the HAF winter holiday programme

Hundreds of children across Shropshire are still enjoying being active and taking part in seasonal sessions offered by the Holiday Activities and…
Council teams step up to help relieve health system pressures
Teams from across Shropshire Council have been working hard to support the county’s health care system after a critical incident was called…
Success for trading standards team as scam victim awarded £23,000

Shropshire Council’s trading standards team have responded to the news that their commitment to helping a local scam victim has resulted in…
News from our partners: Leaders ask ‘help us help you’ as health and care services face extreme pressure

News from our partners NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Health and care services across Shropshire, and Telford and Wrekin, are under extreme…
Government settlement confirms council’s budget direction
Shropshire Council’s budget plans will not see any fundamental change, following the announcement of the Government’s budget settlement for councils on Monday…
Become a co-opted independent member of Audit Committee
Do you live in Shropshire and have practical experience in financial management or accountancy? We’re looking for just such a person to…