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One more week to respond to Local Plan ‘call for sites’

25/09/2025
Councillor David Walker

Landowners, site promoters, businesses, organisations and developers have one more week to respond to Shropshire Council’s ‘Call for Sites’ – part of…

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News from our partners: Local NHS sets out winter preparedness plans – and asks public to play their part

25/09/2025
Local NHS sets out winter preparedness plans

Health and care services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are preparing for the busy winter months with a package of improvements designed…

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Farmers’ knowledge vital to water management strategy in the Upper Severn Valley

24/09/2025

A major new initiative is underway in the Upper Severn Valley to help farmers trial practical solutions to environmental issues such as…

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News from our partners: National Rural Conference launches major new survey to champion rural voices

24/09/2025
Major New Survey to Champion Rural Voices

The Rural Services Network (RSN), of which Shropshire Council is a member, has launched a landmark new research project to make sure…

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Temporary lights on Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury for Costa work

23/09/2025

Temporary traffic lights will be in place on Whitchurch Road in Shrewsbury – at the junction adjacent to Morrisons – from Monday…

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Traffic light upgrade set to reduce congestion near Shrewsbury station

23/09/2025

Congestion in the railway station area of Shrewsbury is set to ease when new software is installed on the traffic lights in…

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News from our partners: Families continue to shape the future of SEND services in Shropshire

23/09/2025
Families continue to shape the future of SEND services in Shropshire

Partners from the NHS and Shropshire Council are working together to improve the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) support available in…

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Shropshire Council invests in local organisations to tackle domestic abuse and community isolation

22/09/2025
Shropshire Council invests in local organisations to tackle domestic abuse and community isolation

Shropshire Council is pleased to announce the allocation of three community grants to local organisations delivering essential support. These investments will enhance…

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Huge collection of historic Shropshire newspapers now viewable online

22/09/2025
Historic Shropshire newspapers are now viewable online

Shropshire Council has announced that a huge collection of historic Shropshire newspapers, dating back to 1772 have been digitised and made available…

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Shropshire Council chief executive to stand down

19/09/2025
Andy Begley

Chief executive Andy Begley has announced that he is to leave Shropshire Council after 12 years at the authority. Andy became Chief Executive…

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