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Council and partners shortlisted for prestigious national award

16/03/2022
LGC Finalist Logo

Shropshire Council and partners have today (Wednesday 16 March) been shortlisted for the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards 2022.      …

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Prestigious award nomination for Shropshire Council wellbeing manager

16/03/2022

A Shropshire Council manager has been recognised for her significant contribution to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Hannah Thomas, community wellbeing manager, has been…

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ANPR cameras go up in three Shropshire villages to deter speeding drivers

16/03/2022

For the first time in both Shropshire and the West Mercia Police area, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras are going up…

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New strategy for Shropshire Council libraries revealed

15/03/2022

Proposals to develop the services provided by Shropshire Council libraries to their communities are to be discussed by councillors on Wednesday 23…

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Proposal to permanently close part of Crowmeole Lane, Shrewsbury, to motor vehicles

15/03/2022

A stretch of Crowmeole Lane, Shrewsbury, could be closed to all motor vehicles except buses, to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.…

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Royal assent for funding scheme that made A529 road safety works possible

15/03/2022

The Government fund that made the £3.9m improvements on the A529 in north Shropshire possible has been formally awarded the prestigious Prince…

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Shrewsbury weekend traffic reduction trial to continue until October

15/03/2022
Shrewsbury Town Centre

The trial low-traffic scheme which has seen parts of Shrewsbury town centre closed to vehicles on weekends is to continue until at…

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Friday Hub takes to the road as success grows

14/03/2022

A hugely-successful Shropshire networking club set up during the pandemic is taking to the road as it continues to thrive. The Friday…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Vaccination bookings and walk-ins for ‘at risk’ 5- to 11-year-olds

11/03/2022
Pictured are Chris Beacock, COVID-19 Vaccinator, and 11-year-old Lewis.

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service Opening up vaccination bookings and walk-ins to ‘at risk’ 5 to 11-year-olds “means all…

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Major milestone as Mile End junction officially opened

11/03/2022

A major milestone has been reached with the official opening of the new Mile End junction in Oswestry – easing congestion, improving…

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