Category: Democracy

1278 Democracy posts found.

Councillors investigate impact of new housing developments on public services

15/07/2024
How an Ellesmere Wharf house will look

A group of Shropshire councillors has carried out an investigation to consider how the impacts of new housing developments upon schools and…

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Shropshire Council reports rise in carbon emissions but remains committed to net zero target

09/07/2024
Electric vehicle on-street chargepoint

Note: This story was published on 9 July 2024 but has been replaced with an updated and amended version that can found…

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General election results for North Shropshire, Shrewsbury and South Shropshire constituencies

05/07/2024
A picture of a polling station to demonstrate voting.

In the three constituencies that are the responsibility of Shropshire Council, the results in the general election held on 4 July 2024…

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Blind and partially-sighted voters offered advice about voting at polling stations

27/06/2024

Ahead of the general election on Thursday 4 July [2024] Shropshire Council has published advice for blind and partially-sighted people planning to…

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Meet the Leader in Whittington on Wednesday 10 July from 10am until midday

24/06/2024
Meet the Leader at Whittington Castle on Wednesday 10 July 2024.

Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council, is to host a Meet the Leader event in Whittington next month. Lezley will be at…

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Names of general election candidates announced

07/06/2024
A picture of a polling station to demonstrate voting.

The names of the candidates standing in the general election on Thursday 4 July have been published. In the three constituencies that…

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General election 2024 – information for voters in the Shropshire Council area

23/05/2024
A picture of a polling station to demonstrate voting.

A general election will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. In the…

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Reminder about photo ID and registering to vote ahead of general election

20/05/2024
A picture of a polling station to demonstrate voting.

With a general election expected to be held later this year, potential voters in Shropshire are being reminded of the need to…

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Marches Forward Partnership shapes future proposals

17/05/2024
l-to-r:  Jonathan Lester, Leader of Herefordshire Council; Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council; Mary Ann Brocklesby, Leader of Monmouthshire County Council;  and James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council.

The Marches Forward Partnership has moved at pace since its launch in November 2023. Taking learning from its first members and partners…

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Meet the Leader in Whittington on Thursday 30 May from 10am until midday

16/05/2024
Lezley Picton meeting Market Drayton residents at the event

Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council, is to host a Meet the Leader event in Whittington soon. Lezley will be at Whittington…

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