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Modified Kier highways contract extended for one more year

09/04/2026

Shropshire Council has extended Kier’s highways contract for an additional year, taking it to April 2027. Under the modified contract, Kier will…

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Shropshire funding per person set to fall to 29% less than national average

09/04/2026
Bishop's Castle

New analysis from the Rural Services Network has revealed a growing and structural funding gap between Shropshire, comparable rural councils, and the…

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News from our partners: Resident doctor strike: NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin prepares for action 7–13 April 2026

08/04/2026

NHS organisations across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are preparing for a period of national industrial action by resident doctors taking place from…

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Gas main replacement work on Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury

08/04/2026

A one-way road closure – then temporary traffic lights – will be in place on Harlescott Lane in Shrewsbury from 27 April…

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Launch of new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (CAMHS STW)

08/04/2026
Launch of new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

News from our partners A new NHS-led service for children and young people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with mental health, emotional…

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Residents invited to help shape Shropshire Council’s new Corporate Plan

08/04/2026
Geese at Ellesmere.

Shropshire Council is inviting residents to have their say on the ambitions and priorities that will guide the council’s work over the…

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B4380 and B5061 at Atcham to be surface dressed

07/04/2026

The B4380 and B5061 from Atcham to Uppington, and the B4380 from Emstrey Bank End to the junction with the B5061, are…

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Video: Shropshire welcomes water sports business to Ellesmere

07/04/2026
Chris and Tim Harris, Cllr Liz Woodbridge and Mark Hooper the visitor centre manager

Shropshire Council, Visit Shropshire and Ellesmere Town Council have welcomed The Paddle Bros to Mere Cottage, Ellesmere, marking an exciting addition to…

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Preparing to let birds outside again from Thursday 9 April 2026

07/04/2026
Chickens outside in garden

Mandatory housing measures for poultry and other captive birds will be lifted in England and Wales from 00:01am on Thursday 9 April…

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Shropshire families in line for Child Benefit increase

06/04/2026

Families in Shropshire will benefit from the upcoming increase in Child Benefit payments from April 6, as part of a nationwide rise…

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