Category: Climate change / environment

445 Climate change / environment posts found.

Shrewsbury flooding update – Monday 24 February – 12 noon

24/02/2020
Flooded road in Atcham

A severe flood warning is in place for Shrewsbury. Despite the floods, Shrewsbury will be open for business today. As many roads…

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Recovery underway across Shropshire as flood response continues

20/02/2020
An image of a Shropshire Council officer offering support to a resident affected by the floods caused by Storm Dennis

Shropshire Council’s recovery effort concerning the flooding is already underway across the county. As the worst of the weather passes and flood…

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Column Restaurant at Shropshire Council’s Shirehall to introduce the Shrewsbury Cup

07/02/2020
An image of representatives of The Column Restaurant at Shropshire Council and of the Shrewsbury Cup. The Shrewsbury Cup is to be introduced at the Column Restaurant as part of Shropshire Council's wider climate action efforts.

The Column Restaurant at Shirehall is to introduce the Shrewsbury Cup on Monday 10 February 2020, as it works to reduce waste.…

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Shropshire Council responds to Future Homes Standard consultation

04/02/2020

Shropshire Council’s Climate Change Task Force has responded to the Government’s Future Homes Standard (FHS) Consultation saying it does not go far…

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Climate action key consideration in council decisions

04/02/2020
An image of the sun piercing through clouds. In 2019 Shropshire Council declared a climate emergency.

Climate change appraisals have been made a compulsory element of Cabinet papers at Shropshire Council, forcing the issue to be considered in…

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