A group of councillors set up last November [2022] to scrutinise longstanding concerns and complaints from residents on new housing developments has…
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Councillors make recommendations for tackling poor quality building work
Applications for refurbished bikes now open for Shropshire’s Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of their country and currently residing in the Shropshire Council area will be able to apply for…
Census 2021 data: housing, and car ownership
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the next phase of Census 2021 topic summaries for England and Wales, focusing on…
News from our partners: Developer granted permission to build 23 homes in Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury
News from our partners Cornovii Developments Limited A total of 23 new homes are to be constructed in Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury by…
Plans for doubling council tax for owners of second homes, to help ease housing pressures
People who own second homes in Shropshire are due to face a doubling in council tax from 2024 to help ease housing…
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…