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New machine tackles Shropshire potholes more quickly and effectively

19/07/2021

A new way of tackling potholes and other defects more quickly and effectively has been introduced across the Shropshire Council area following…

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Temporary closure of B4397 from Burlton to English Frankton junction

19/07/2021
Road ahead closed

The B4397 will be temporarily closed this week from the Burlton crossroads to the English Frankton junction, while work is carried out…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – COVID-19 measures to remain in place at Shropshire’s acute hospitals

16/07/2021
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

News from our partners Shrewsbury and Telford Hopsital NHS Trust (SaTH) The requirements to wear a face covering and social distance at…

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Coronavirus: Adults are invited to ‘grab a jab’ this weekend without the need to book 

16/07/2021
Georgina Rees

Vaccination sites across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are opening their doors to all adults this weekend as part of the national ‘Grab…

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Households set to be offered an extra bin for recycling

16/07/2021

Households in the Shropshire Council area will soon be able to request an additional wheelie bin for recycling their cans, glass and…

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Are you looking for co-working space or pop-up retail opportunities in Oswestry?

16/07/2021

We want you to have your say on proposals to support the small and start up independent business community of Oswestry. The…

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£160 million paid out to help Shropshire businesses

16/07/2021

Businesses across Shropshire have been boosted by £160 million in grant funding to help them deal with the impact of the Coronavirus…

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Continued rise in COVID-19 cases locally in period 2-8 July 2021

15/07/2021
COVID-19 cases locally 2-8 July 2021 infographic

During the seven-day period between 2-8 July 2021:  568 new cases reported  An increase of 24% on the previous week  The seven-day infection rate for…

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Views sought on Gambling Act licensing policy

15/07/2021

Shropshire Council, as the licensing authority for Shropshire, has commenced a consultation process on its ‘Statement of Principles’ under provisions contained in…

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Cable reinforcement work on Featherbed Lane in Shrewsbury

15/07/2021
Road ahead closed

Western Power Distribution are to carry out a cable reinforcement scheme on Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, from 26 July to 20 August [2021].…

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