A one-way closure will be in place on Porthill Road, Shrewsbury from 16 March to 20 April [2026] while Cadent Gas carries…
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One-way closure of Porthill Road, Shrewsbury for gas main work
Workshop to increase business resilience and green growth across the Marches
Business, infrastructure providers and local authorities are meeting to discuss resilience and green growth opportunities through the Marches Forward Partnership. Participants will…
Steaming Down the Valley – race against a steam train
Shropshire Council is delighted to be hosting a new, multi-sport event at Severn Valley Country Park in Alveley. ‘Steaming Down the Valley’…
Shropshire Council awarded Exceptional Financial Support from Government
Shropshire Council has been awarded Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) from the Government for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 financial years. Heather Kidd, Leader…
More than 70 Shropshire roads to be surface dressed
More than 70 stretches of road across Shropshire are set to be treated this spring and summer as part of Shropshire Council’s…
Shropshire families encouraged to check MMRV vaccinations as measles cases rise
News from our partners Families across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged by local health leaders to check that their children’s…
Shropshire Council invites feedback on second draft of the Shropshire Accord
Shropshire Council is inviting public‑sector colleagues, VCSE organisations and community stakeholders to review and comment on the second draft of the Shropshire…
Shropshire Day: a celebration of our great county
Today is Shropshire Day. The county day, 23 February, was chosen in honour of St Milburga, Benedictine abbess of Wenlock and whether…
Time to have a say on draft strategy for water management
The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme has now concluded its latest programme of nine public drop‑in events across the upper Severn catchment,…
Video: Launch of new Whitchurch – Market Drayton – Wellington bus service
The new 340 bus service between Whitchurch, Market Drayton, the Princess Royal Hospital and Wellington bus station began operating on 5 January…
