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Strong community interest at first emerging plan information session

08/01/2026

The Severn Valley Water Management Team was pleased to host people from Melverley and the surrounding areas who attended the first information…

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Shropshire Council Homelessness Team provides vital support over Christmas and New Year

08/01/2026
James Owen, Shropshire Council portfolio holder for Housing and Leisure, Shropshire Council Rough Sleeper Team and two residents of 70 Castle Foregate

Shropshire Council’s Homelessness Team worked tirelessly throughout the festive period to ensure that vulnerable residents were supported and safe during one of…

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Haycock Way in Shrewsbury to close for barrier repairs

07/01/2026

Haycock Way in Shrewsbury will be closed from 9.30am to 4pm on Wednesday 21 January [2026] for barrier repairs. During the closure…

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Feedback using the national adult social care survey

07/01/2026
Feedback using the national adult social care survey

Shropshire Council is currently issuing a letter to a sample of people who use adult social care services to find out their…

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Local companies step up to support stranded boaters after Whitchurch canal breach

06/01/2026
Whitchurch breach

In the aftermath of the major breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch on 22 December 2025, which left boats stranded and…

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Shropshire Growth Hub enters new era as new manager takes the helm

06/01/2026

Shropshire Growth Hub will enter a new phase in 2026 as Emma Chapman – its manager for the past seven years –…

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Two roads in Alveley to be resurfaced

06/01/2026

Two roads in Alveley are to be resurfaced from Monday 19 to Friday 23 January[2026]. Daddlebrook Road (to Fenn Green), and Lowe…

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Shropshire Council worker among local heroes in The King’s New Year Honours 2026

06/01/2026
Photo credit: Libraries Rising

Several outstanding individuals from Shropshire have been recognised in The King’s New Year Honours 2026, celebrating their exceptional contributions to public service,…

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Opportunity to learn more about emerging water management plan for the upper Severn

05/01/2026

The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) will be in Melverley on Tuesday January 6 to share its emerging plan at the…

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Do you want to quit smoking? We can help. Make 2026 the year you quit smoking and start feeling the benefits

05/01/2026
Stop Smoking Service

It’s never too late to quit smoking! Shropshire’s Healthy Lives Stop Smoking Service provides free, local support with quitting smoking. You’ll benefit from regular one-to-one appointments over…

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