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Help us to shape our future

13/01/2022
Shropshire Plan 2022-2025 draft, cover

Shropshire Council is asking residents, businesses and community organisations to help shape their local area and the services that they receive as…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Those 12-17 can get a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at their school

13/01/2022
Skye McWilliams, Bridgnorth Endowed School, receives her vaccine

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service Students aged 12 to 17 years old living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin will…

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New recycling bin for Shropshire householders after £3m investment approved

13/01/2022

Shropshire householders can now request an additional wheelie bin for recycling cans, glass and plastic at the kerbside after councillors approved an…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 case rates at all-time high locally

13/01/2022
COVID-19 stats 31 December 2021 - 6 January 2022 locally - infographic

During the seven-day period between 31 December 2021 – 6 January 2022:    5,374 new COVID-19 cases reported    An increase of 26% on the previous week  The 7-day infection rate for…

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First look at major overhaul planned for Oswestry alleyways

13/01/2022

Here’s the first look at major changes to transform alleyways in Oswestry – bringing them to life and helping regenerate the town.…

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Theatre Severn hosting BBC Question Time

12/01/2022
Question Time set

Audiences tuning in to BBC1 Question Time will be enjoying lively debate hosted by Shropshire Council’s Theatre Severn tomorrow evening (Thursday 13…

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More than 20,000 potholes repaired in nine months

12/01/2022
a roadmaster treating a rural road

Shropshire Council has repaired more than 20,000 potholes in the last nine months, latest figures show. In total, 20,156 potholes have been…

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Residents urged to play their part to help keep our children free from neglect

12/01/2022

Shropshire residents are being urged to play their part in helping keep children safe and free from neglect. The call to action…

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Oswestry Masterplan document set to go to Shropshire Council’s Cabinet

12/01/2022

An aspirational vision for the future of Oswestry will be presented to Shropshire Council’s Cabinet next week, ahead of a six-week consultation…

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Gobowen coin hoard declared treasure

11/01/2022
Gobowen Hoard after conservation

A hoard of 337 Roman silver coins discovered in a field in Gobowen has been declared treasure by a coroner. The hoard…

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