Category: Democracy

1290 Democracy posts found.

Shropshire Council Overview and Scrutiny Members Highlight Support for Suicide Prevention

28/11/2024

Overview and Scrutiny Members of Shropshire Council have been focusing on issues and services about mental health over recent months. At their…

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Themes for budget consultation set out as council plans savings

26/11/2024

Shropshire Council has published themes for consultation to help further reduce its budget next year, as it continues to face a very…

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Report highlights success of new approach to highways maintenance

20/11/2024
Two workmen carrying out find and fix pothole repairs on a country lane ear Adcote

Latest figures show that the average cost to Shropshire Council of repairing a pothole has fallen by 66% in the past four…

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Shropshire Council’s statement on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill

06/11/2024

Shropshire Council welcomes the introduction of the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which represents a step forward in protecting the health and…

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From Shirehall to Guildhall – Shropshire Council to move headquarters

26/09/2024
Guildhall

Shropshire Council is to move its operations from its Shirehall headquarters into other premises, including the Guildhall in Shrewsbury town centre.  The…

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Shropshire Council agrees scheme to unlock extra capital funding from car parks

26/09/2024

Shropshire Councillors have approved plans that could help it access funding needed to secure its vital transformation programme to reduce day-to-day running…

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Next steps agreed for Shrewsbury Movement Strategy

11/09/2024

Councillors today (11 September 2024) considered the latest version of strategy that aims to improve how people move in and around Shrewsbury…

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Housing targets questioned in draft response to Government’s National Planning Policy Framework  

04/09/2024
A row of houses

Shropshire Council has highlighted a number of concerns in its proposed response to the Government’s consultation on reforms to the National Planning…

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Restructure and relaunch proposed for School Library Service following consultation

03/09/2024
Books

Shropshire Council has published a proposal to restructure and relaunch its School Library Service to ensure it becomes financially sustainable, following consultation…

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Next steps set to be agreed for Shrewsbury movement strategy

03/09/2024

Councillors will next week consider the latest version of strategy that aims to improve how people move in and around Shrewsbury –…

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