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Apply soon to vote by post or proxy in this year’s local elections

15/03/2021

People planning to vote by post or by proxy in the local elections on Thursday 6 May 2021 are being encouraged to…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire Council launches fast track access to vaccinations for homeless

12/03/2021

Shropshire Council has launched a programme to vaccinate rough sleepers and the homeless in the county as part of its efforts to…

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Ironbridge Power Station plans are at an advanced stage

12/03/2021

Plans for a major development at the former Ironbridge Power Station site are at an advanced stage. The original proposals included plans…

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Coronavirus: VIDEO: Local nurse encourages Shropshire residents to get vaccinated

12/03/2021
RJAH's vaccination against COVID-19 Hub

More than 208,000 people in the county have now received at least one COVID-19 vaccination. This week saw people in the 55-59…

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Funding will help disadvantaged families buy school uniforms and shoes

12/03/2021
children in field

Shropshire Council is to provide schools with funding that can be used to support disadvantaged families with buying school uniforms and shoes,…

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Huge opportunities for an ambitious future of Shrewsbury

12/03/2021

Shrewsbury is looking towards a hugely ambitious future, with plans to transform the Smithfield Riverside area of town. Shropshire Council Leader Peter…

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Multi-million pound transformation of Ludlow Assembly Rooms takes significant step forwards

12/03/2021
Ludlow Assembly Rooms

A multi-million pound transformation of one of the county’s top venues has reached a significant stage in the process. Shropshire Council and…

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Solar farm coming to Oswestry to power local businesses

11/03/2021
A banner at the solar array site in Oswestry

Shropshire Council are to install a new solar farm on council-owned land near Maesbury Road, Oswestry, which will directly power local businesses.…

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Shropshire Council secures £443,000 of grant funding for energy efficiency improvements at buildings

11/03/2021
Banner at Cantern Brook, Bridgnorth.

Shropshire Council has secured £443,000 of grant funding to enable energy efficiency improvements at four council buildings across the county. The funding…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire records lowest weekly COVID-19 infection rate since September 2020

11/03/2021

During the 7-day period between 26 February – 4 March 2021 161 new cases reported This was a decrease of 161 (50%)…

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