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Shropshire Council statement on national flags displayed across the county

10/04/2026
Union Jack flag

Shropshire Council is aware of a number of national flags that continue to be put up across the county on street lighting columns and street furniture.   We wanted to…

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Shropshire Council seeks two ‘independent persons’ to support Code of Conduct allegations

10/04/2026

Shropshire Council is seeking to appoint at least two ‘independent persons’ to support the way it deals with allegations that a councillor…

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B5068 to be surface dressed between St Martins and Dudleston Heath

09/04/2026

A stretch of the B5068 between St Martins and Dudleston Heath is to be surface dressed between 24 April and 15 May…

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Shropshire Council launches Shropshire Wellbeing and Navigation Network for Adults

09/04/2026

New service aims to boost independence, wellbeing and community connection across the county Shropshire Council and partners Shropshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)…

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New Crisis and Resilience Fund launches to support Shropshire residents facing financial hardship

09/04/2026
Cost of living

Shropshire Council has launched its new Crisis and Resilience Fund, providing vital financial support to residents who are struggling to meet essential…

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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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