Category: Democracy

1324 Democracy posts found.

New Shrewsbury Town Centre Design Code approved by Cabinet

15/04/2026
Shrewsbury town centre from a drone

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has today (15 April 2026) approved the adoption of the Shrewsbury Town Centre Design Code as a material consideration…

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Shropshire Council seeks two ‘independent persons’ to support Code of Conduct allegations

10/04/2026

Shropshire Council is seeking to appoint at least two ‘independent persons’ to support the way it deals with allegations that a councillor…

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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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