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Coronavirus: Why fresh air is important to reduce the spread of the virus

24/05/2021

The ‘hands, face, space’ guidance for reducing the spread of coronavirus was recently updated to include ‘fresh air’. This is because coronavirus…

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Major scheme to introduce 20mph zones outside schools set to begin

24/05/2021

The first stage of a major scheme to introduce 20mph speed limit restrictions outside schools in the county is set to begin.…

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News from our partners: Local health champions worried about access to NHS dentists

21/05/2021
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News from our partners Healthwatch Shropshire Healthwatch Shropshire has been hearing from some local residents about the problems they are having getting…

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Virtual School provides careers inspiration for young people

21/05/2021
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Shropshire Council’s wholly-owned housing company Cornovii Homes, and Morris Property, are working together to share careers insights and success stories to inspire…

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Improving broadband for premises: Government consultation underway 

21/05/2021
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DCMS consultation on very hard to reach premises The Government is undertaking a ‘call for evidence’ to help with their national decision-making…

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Smithfield Car Park in Bridgnorth – an update

21/05/2021

Smithfield Car Park in Bridgnorth ceased to operate as a Shropshire Council car park from 8pm yesterday (Thursday 20 May 2021) after the site…

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COVID-19 case numbers decrease 45% locally during 7-13 May

20/05/2021
Infographic showing COVID-19 case numbers 7-13 May 2021

During the seven-day period between 7-13 May 2021: 31 new cases reported That is a 45% decrease on the previous week The…

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Shropshire Council elects Lezley Picton new Leader

20/05/2021

Councillor Lezley Picton was today (Thursday 20 May 2021) elected as the new Leader of Shropshire Council, at the annual general meeting…

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Shropshire Council’s new Cabinet confirmed

20/05/2021

Shropshire Council has today *Thursday 20 May 2021) confirmed the names and responsibilities of the councillors who will sit on the council’s…

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Remembering and recording Shropshire’s rural pubs heritage

20/05/2021

As pubs all over Shropshire reopen their doors, a new heritage project has been launched to record information about the county’s historic…

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