Category: Democracy

1286 Democracy posts found.

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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Reminder about need for photo ID at polling stations on 2 May

12/04/2024

Andy Begley, local Shropshire returning officer, has issued the following reminder ahead of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner election on…

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Cabinet asked to approve new rules for tackling dog fouling and nuisance

10/04/2024
Bojangles (Therapy Dog)

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will next week (17 April 2024) be asked to introduce a ‘public spaces protection order’ (PSPO) to help tackle…

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