Shropshire Council is pleased to confirm its support for Broseley, Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry and Shrewsbury as each prepares to submit…
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Shropshire Council backs six towns in bids to become UK Town of Culture 2028
National Neighbourhood Health Programme Lead visits Shropshire teams

News from our partners Shropshire’s neighbourhood programme teams were pleased to welcome Dr Minal Bakhai MBE, National Senior Responsible Officer for the…
New Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service launches soon
News from our partners A new NHS-led service for children and young people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with mental health, emotional…
B5476 Whitchurch Road in Wem to be resurfaced

The B5476 Whitchurch Road in Wem is to be resurfaced from Monday 2 to Friday 6 March [2026]. During the work the…
Plea for help to support Grief Cafés in Shropshire

Shropshire Grief Tending Services CIC has renewed it’s plea for support to extend its offer of grief cafés across the county and…
Aston Street and High Street in Wem to be resurfaced

Aston Street and High Street in Wem are to be resurfaced overnight from Monday 2 to Sunday 15 March [2026]. During the…
Market Drayton woman fined for misusing her child’s blue badge

A woman from Market Drayton has been ordered to pay more than £2700 for misusing her child’s disabled parking badge (‘Blue Badge’),…
Cabinet supports first phase of devolution to town and parish councils

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has today (Wednesday 11 February 2026) confirmed its continued commitment to devolving services and decision-making to town and parish…
More than 21,000 potholes repaired in Shropshire Council area since May 2025

Shropshire Council has repaired more than 21,000 potholes across Shropshire since the council’s new administration took control in May 2025, latest figures…
Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury to close for repairs

Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury will be closed to traffic overnight – 8pm to 6am – from Monday 16 to Friday 20 February…