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Learning Disability Week: embracing diversity in the workplace

23/06/2017
A person with learning disabilities, in a shop

This year’s Learning Disability Week (until 25 June 2017) has a focus on the benefits of employing people with a learning disability…

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Shropshire Council and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service reassure residents following Grenfell Tower fire

22/06/2017
Fire engine

Shropshire Council and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service want to reassure local communities following the shocking fire at Grenfell Tower in London…

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Former councillor David Lloyd MBE becomes Honorary Alderman of Shropshire Council

22/06/2017
David Lloyd MBE is presented with a certificate bearing the seal of Shropshire Council by Ann Hartley, Chairman of Shropshire Council.

Former councillor David Lloyd MBE has today (22 June 2017) been admitted as an Honorary Alderman of Shropshire Council in recognition of…

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New conservation volunteer group launched for south Shropshire countryside sites

22/06/2017
volunteers in action at Severn Valley Country Park

Shropshire Council’s outdoor partnerships team in Bridgnorth have launched a second day of volunteering at it sites in south Shropshire and are…

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Ongoing sickness leads to further temporary suspension of services at Midwife-Led Units

21/06/2017

News from our partners Shropshire & Telford Hospital NHS Trust Continued long-term and short-term sickness which has been affecting the Maternity Service…

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Check on older neighbours during heatwave

21/06/2017
A lady sitting in her garden

News from our partners Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin (Age UK STW) Whilst many of us are enjoying this hot weather…

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Council raises flag for Armed Forces Day – Saturday 24 June 2017

21/06/2017
Armed Forces Day logo

Shropshire Council will proudly raise the Armed Forces Day flag this week in support of national Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June…

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Decisions made by Cabinet on Wednesday 21 June 2017

21/06/2017

The following decisions were made by Shropshire Council’s Cabinet at its meeting today (Wednesday 21 June 2017). To see the full agenda and papers, click…

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Applications going to North planning committee on 27 June 2017

21/06/2017

The following planning applications will be considered by Shropshire Council’s North planning committee at its meeting at Shirehall, Shrewsbury on Tuesday 27…

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Planning chief acknowledges ‘crucial role’ of local planners on visit to Shropshire

21/06/2017

The Chief Executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) visited Shropshire Council’s Shirehall headquarters in Shrewsbury this week (Monday 19 June…

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