Category: Democracy

1322 Democracy posts found.

First phase of street scene devolution goes live across Shropshire

01/04/2026
Oswestry town centre

Shropshire Council is launching the first phase of a new, more local way of delivering the services that keep local communities clean,…

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Cabinet agrees plans for major expansion of electric vehicle charging network

11/03/2026
Electric vehicle on-street chargepoint

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for a major expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging across the county, supported by more than…

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Shropshire Council launches new policy to empower town and parish councils

09/03/2026

Shropshire Council has approved a new Town and Parish Council Asset Transfer Policy, setting out a clear and transparent framework to support…

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Cabinet to consider proposals for new cross boundary planning strategy

06/03/2026
New housing in Ellesmere.

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will next week consider plans to develop a new Spatial Development Strategy (SDS)—a major Government-led requirement designed to support…

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Update on Shrewsbury North West Relief Road ahead of report to full Council

24/02/2026
Shrewsbury North West Relief Road plan - illustration

A report on the future of the Shrewsbury North West Relief Road (NWRR) will be presented to the meeting of Shropshire Council’s…

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Shropshire Council awarded Exceptional Financial Support from Government

23/02/2026
Money

Shropshire Council has been awarded Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) from the Government for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 financial years. Heather Kidd, Leader…

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10,000 voters to receive postal vote reminders

06/02/2026

Letters and emails are being sent to more than 10,000 voters across Shropshire in the coming days to advise them that their…

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Big fall in number of households in B&B accommodation

06/02/2026

Shropshire Council’s housing service has more than halved the number of households in B&B accommodation, a report to next week’s Cabinet meeting…

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Shropshire Council to plant cherry tree with children in Whitchurch to mark the Holocaust and other genocides

23/01/2026
Remembering the Holocaust and other genocides, on Holocaust Memorial Day.

Shropshire Council will join with others across the country on Tuesday 27 January in remembering the Holocaust and other genocides, on Holocaust Memorial…

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Shropshire Council triumphs at Locality Awards with ‘Keep It Local’ win

12/12/2025

Council and Market Drayton Community Covenant celebrated for empowering local decision-making Shropshire Council is delighted to announce that its Public Health team…

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