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Applications going to South planning committee on 9 April 2019

02/04/2019
A row of houses

The following planning applications will be considered by Shropshire Council’s South planning committee at its meeting at Shirehall, Shrewsbury on Tuesday 9…

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Council implements new Statement of Licensing Policy 

01/04/2019
Picture of someone drinking a bottle of beer

Shropshire Council implemented its new Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003 on 1 April 2019, together with supporting guidance…

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Proud to celebrate 10 years of Shropshire Council

01/04/2019
Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury

Today (Monday 1 April 2019), Shropshire Council is celebrating 10 years since becoming a unitary council in April 2009. Peter Nutting, Shropshire…

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Shifnal Primary School to officially open its two new classrooms

01/04/2019
The new classrooms at Shifnal Primary School

Two new classrooms will be officially opened at Shifnal Primary School tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 2 April 2019), with parents, pupils, governors, council…

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Applications going to North planning committee on 2 April 2019

01/04/2019
A row of houses

The following planning applications will be considered by Shropshire Council’s North planning committee at its meeting at Shirehall, Shrewsbury on Tuesday 2…

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Pothole-busting vehicles get new names after children’s competition

01/04/2019

The two special vehicles that help tackle potholes on Shropshire’s roads now have names, after the county’s children were asked to put…

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Shropshire Hills Tourism launch ‘The Great Shropshire Hills Cream Tea Trail’

29/03/2019
An image of two cyclists on The Portway on the Long Mynd in the Shropshire Hills on a sunny day.

News from our partners  Shropshire Hills Tourism are inviting visitors to taste test the best cream teas in the Shropshire Hills this…

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WIN a Merrythought teddy bear!

29/03/2019

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery have teamed up with celebrated local teddy bear manufacturer Merrythought to give you the chance to win…

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News from our partners: Midlands UK tells its creative story to the world at MIPIM 2019

29/03/2019
Shrewsbury Big Town Plan - station view

News from our partners Midlands UK The Midlands UK Pavilion showcased its wealth of investment opportunities with a series of successful events…

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Netting, nesting and the planning process – some guidance

29/03/2019
hedgerow

Following national coverage of the issue of netting vegetation to prevent birds from nesting, Shropshire Council has been receiving phone calls from…

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