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Celebration marks completion of new affordable homes in Weston Rhyn

21/01/2025
Aspen Grange in Weston Rhyn opening

News from our partners Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing’s (STAR Housing), an arm’s length management organisation (ALMO)…

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Residents urged to take part in consultation on proposed charges to telecare offer

21/01/2025
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Shropshire Council is inviting residents who access the council’s Telecare service, to take part in a public consultation on proposals to introduce…

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Bird keepers and public to be alert following outbreak of Avian Flu in North Shropshire

21/01/2025
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Shropshire Council is urging residents and businesses who house birds, to remain alert for any signs of disease and report any cases…

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A busy and productive 2024 for economic growth in Shropshire

16/01/2025
Matt Potts

Last year the economy, funding and skills service at Shropshire Council spearheaded a range of activities that have made a real and…

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NHS, fire service and more announce support for Shrewsbury North West Relief Road

16/01/2025
Shrewsbury North West Relief Road plan illustration

Shrewsbury’s North West Relief Road (NWRR), a transformative infrastructure project for Shropshire, is gathering strong support for the benefits it will deliver…

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Get behind West Mercia Search and Rescue and help save a life

15/01/2025
West Mercia Search and Rescue

Residents and businesses across Shropshire are being encouraged to support West Mercia Search and Rescue (WMSAR) crowdfund to help save the lives…

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Shropshire Council publishes plans to close budget gap in 2025/26

14/01/2025

Shropshire Council has published its draft Medium Term Financial Strategy, with plans to close an £11.8m budget gap in 2025/26, after examining…

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Residents encouraged to complete adult social care survey

14/01/2025
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Residents who’ve received a letter to ask their views on adult social care, are being reminded to complete it. The Personal Social…

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Shrewsbury panto breaks box office records

13/01/2025
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As the curtain comes down on Shrewsbury’s pantomime season, Theatre Severn has confirmed this year’s production of Sleeping Beauty has broken all…

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Disappointment at Inspectors’ Local Plan review request

13/01/2025
Residents are urged to have their say on the Local Plan

Shropshire Council has expressed its surprise and disappointment after planning inspectors have asked it to further review its Local Plan. Inspectors have…

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