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Reminder to use licensed taxis this Christmas

23/12/2011

People planning to enjoy a night out over the Christmas period are being warned to use only licensed taxis or private hire vehicles.

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Successful prosecutions of benefit fraud in Shropshire

23/12/2011

A Shropshire woman was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison yesterday (Thursday 22 December 2011) after being found guilty of housing benefit and…

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Shropshire primary schools welcome a steady increase in the uptake of school meals

22/12/2011

Primary schools across the Shropshire Council area have seen an extra 500 meals being sold compared to this time last year.  The…

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How are you getting home tonight?

22/12/2011

People celebrating the Christmas party season in 2011 are being urged to stay safe during the festive period.  As part of its…

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New cardboard recycling banks

22/12/2011

Sixteen new cardboard recycling banks are now in place across the county to help residents recycle their cardboard more easily.  These are…

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Positive take up for new Tell Us Once service

21/12/2011

Shropshire Council has teamed up with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver the Tell Us Once service which, with…

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Council awarded £100,000 to develop innovative ideas to support older people

21/12/2011

Shropshire Council has been awarded £100,000 to develop innovative ideas to increase older people’s independence, confidence and links to others who can…

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Scrutiny getting the advice of experts to help drive council forward

21/12/2011

Business and technology experts are among those being invited to advise Shropshire Councillors on developing policy, as the council’s new-look scrutiny committees…

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Taxi safety in the spotlight over the festive season

20/12/2011

Taxi safety is in the spotlight as Shropshire Council officers step up patrols to ensure revellers can get home safely during the…

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Christmas arrangements at Shropshire Council

20/12/2011

The council will be closing its main administrative offices over Christmas and New Year – as it did last year – to save thousands of pounds and reduce energy costs.

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