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Pensions Committee report recommends move to net zero carbon investments

08/01/2022

A report to the Pensions Committee of Shropshire County Pension Fund recommends that the Fund commits to a net zero carbon emissions…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases increase rapidly over Christmas period  

07/01/2022
COVID-19 statistics 24-30 Dec 2021 (figures are not being reported for 17-23 Dec 2021, and are not included) infographic

During the seven-day period between 24-30 December 2021:   4,236 new COVID-19 cases reported   An increase of 173% on the last reported figures (10-16 December)  The 7-day infection…

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Curtain comes down on Theatre Severn’s extraordinary panto season

06/01/2022
Peter Pan at Theatre Severn (Pamela Raith Photography)

Audiences and the pantomime production team at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury are celebrating as the curtain falls on another successful season. Almost…

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Walkmill No 1 Bridge: temporary road closure from 11 January 2022

06/01/2022
Road ahead closed

Proposed bridge repair work will be taking place on the bridge across the River Tern between Walkmill Bridge and the Sutton Grange…

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A41 closed northbound at Prees Heath

06/01/2022

The A41 at Prees Heath dual carriageway, just off the roundabout with the A49, is currently closed due to a water main…

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Councillors asked to approve £3m investment in additional recycling bin for Shropshire households

06/01/2022
A family with a selection of wheelie bins and recycling boxes

Councillors will next week (Thursday 13 January 2022) be asked to formally approve the rollout of an additional wheelie bin for recycling…

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Finance and welfare support for people struggling this winter

05/01/2022
5 ways to winter wellness: Welfare support infographic

People who are finding it hard to manage their household bills or struggling with their welfare this winter can access support and…

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Consultation on one year budget plans

05/01/2022

Consultation begins today on Shropshire Council’s budget proposals, following the one year settlement it received from the Government just before Christmas 2021.…

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Stoke No 3 Bridge: temporary road closure on 10 January 2022

05/01/2022
Road ahead closed sign, on pavement

Proposed surface repair work will take place on Monday 10 January 2022 between 9.30am and 2.45pm. This will require the temporary closure…

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Oxon park and ride service to stop at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

04/01/2022

Staff at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) can now travel to and from work on weekdays using the town’s Oxon park and…

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