People who own second homes in Shropshire are due to face a doubling in council tax from 2024 to help ease housing…
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Plans for doubling council tax for owners of second homes, to help ease housing pressures
Appeal to private landlords to offer tenancy to those in need
Shropshire Council is looking to work with more private landlords to help reduce homelessness across the county. Over the past few years,…
Council targets energy improvements for tenants
Families living in cold, draughty rented properties in Shropshire can expect warmer homes thanks to a new council initiative. Shropshire Council has…
Councillors to examine housing development concerns and complaints
A new group of councillors is to scrutinise longstanding concerns and complaints from residents on new housing developments. Made up of members…
Shropshire Council awarded £2.5 million to support rough sleepers and those at risk
Shropshire Council has been awarded £2.5 million following two successful bids for funding to support rough sleepers and those at risk of…
Shropshire Council’s building control team receive national recognition
Members of the Shropshire Council building control team have been recognised for their excellence at prestigious national awards. Melanie Davies, Alastair Dunning…
Blog: The Beginner’s Guide to Housing for young people
Our Right Home, Right Place service have teamed up with young people to produce a leaflet aimed at those between 18 and…
Craven Arms residents urged to take part in housing survey
Residents in Craven Arms are being asked to complete a short questionnaire to help determine the housing needs of their local parish.…
Council wins funding to improve energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector
Shropshire Council has won £93,413 from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to help improve energy efficiency standards in…
Ukrainian families join council and partners to mark Ukraine Independence Day
Ukrainian families, along with Shropshire Council and its partners, have joined the nation this week to mark Ukraine Independence Day (Wednesday 24…
