Category: Housing

244 Housing posts found.

Coronavirus: Shropshire Council launches fast track access to vaccinations for homeless

12/03/2021

Shropshire Council has launched a programme to vaccinate rough sleepers and the homeless in the county as part of its efforts to…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire businesses offered the chance to deliver rapid testing

17/02/2021

More businesses in Shropshire are being offered the opportunity to take part in a programme of rapid testing for COVID-19 for their…

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Having the right home in the right place: the importance of a decent home right now is stronger than ever

20/01/2021
Council’s Trading Standards given powers to crackdown on rogue letting agencies

“Our homes offer more than just a roof over our head, providing a place where we can hopefully feel safe and where…

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Council launches emergency protocol to protect rough sleepers during winter

16/12/2020

Shropshire Council’s housing services recently launched its Cold Weather Provision (CWP) to support rough sleepers across the county. CWP is a non-statutory…

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Fuel Poverty Awareness Day: support on hand for those suffering from fuel poverty

27/11/2020

Shropshire Council are today (Friday 27 November 2020) taking part in a national campaign to raise awareness and highlight the support available…

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Local Plan set to go before Cabinet in December

13/11/2020
Council’s Trading Standards given powers to crackdown on rogue letting agencies

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve the latest ‘pre-submission’ version of the council’s new Local Plan at its next meeting…

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News from our partners: Cornovii Developments Limited submits planning application for new development in Ellesmere

19/10/2020

News from our partners Cornovii Developments Limited Cornovii Developments Limited, Shropshire Council’s wholly-owned housing firm, has submitted a planning application for a…

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World Homeless Day: Supporting rough sleepers in the coming winter months

10/10/2020
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To mark World Homeless Day (Saturday 10 October 2020), we’ve been raising awareness of the work being undertaken to help eliminate homelessness across…

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World Homeless Day: Working with vulnerable people to prevent homelessness

09/10/2020
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Preventing people from losing their homes is major factor in eradicating homelessness. To mark World Homeless Day, Laura Fisher, Shropshire Council’s housing…

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World Homeless Day: The app that is helping rough sleepers to the support they need

09/10/2020
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Lenny Worthing, Shropshire Council’s housing co-ordinator: “Now, we can pinpoint exactly where a person is so we can find them, start a…

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