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Shropshire one of the best performing local authorities in the country for rural exception sites for affordable housing

05/07/2024
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As we celebrate Rural Housing Week (1 – 5 July 2024) Shropshire Council celebrates another great year of delivering new homes for…

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General election results for North Shropshire, Shrewsbury and South Shropshire constituencies

05/07/2024
A picture of a polling station to demonstrate voting.

In the three constituencies that are the responsibility of Shropshire Council, the results in the general election held on 4 July 2024…

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Shropshire Council celebrates Rural Housing Week with £2.5m investment in off-gas homes

04/07/2024
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Shropshire Council is marking Rural Housing Week (1-5 July 2024) by highlighting the achievements of its Affordable Warmth and Energy Efficiency (AWEE)…

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Shropshire Council celebrates Armed Forces Day

04/07/2024
Armed Forces Day 2024 at Shrewsbury Castle.

Shropshire Council, in conjunction with event sponsors Wace Morgan Solicitors, held the annual Shropshire Armed Forces Family Fun Day celebration at Shrewsbury…

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Shropshire ranks top of West Midlands table for primary and secondary school placements

03/07/2024
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Shropshire Council is again one of the top councils for first preference and preferred school placements in the West Midlands, latest figures…

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Crowdfund Shropshire’s next round of funding is now open

02/07/2024
People sitting in a room, launching Crowdfund Shropshire

Crowdfund Shropshire, the new civic fundraising platform where community groups can get their projects funded by public and grant funding, is now…

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Internship opportunities for young people with SEND at RAF Cosford – Application deadline extended

01/07/2024
10 Internships opportunities at RAF Cosford

The application deadline for 10 SEND internships at RAF Cosford has now been extended to the 14 July. Shropshire Council SEND and…

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RKM Wools opens in The Darwin shopping centre after 45 years on Roushill

28/06/2024

Independent store RKM Wools, which was previously located on Roushill in Shrewsbury for nearly 45 years, has opened inside The Collective on…

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Summer Holiday Fun in Shropshire with HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) – Bookings Open!

28/06/2024
HAF summer 2024 activities

Bookings are now open for the Summer Shropshire HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) programme. Shropshire Council are working in partnership with local…

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Blind and partially-sighted voters offered advice about voting at polling stations

27/06/2024

Ahead of the general election on Thursday 4 July [2024] Shropshire Council has published advice for blind and partially-sighted people planning to…

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