News from our partners Chief Superintendent Tom Harding from West Mercia Police, on behalf of the multi-agency flood response, said: “We continue…
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Multi-agency response to flooding across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire
UPDATED: Flood warnings in place across Shropshire

Following the rain brought by Storm Dennis this weekend, the Environment Agency has issued multiple flood warnings across Shropshire. Flood warnings are…
Food safety advice for caterers during the festive season

Shropshire Council’s health protection team are advising caterers and food business operators across the county to be aware of their responsibilities when…
New allergen warning card launched

A new allergen warning card for people suffering from food allergens has just been launched. The wallet size allergen warning card, produced…
Shropshire Council working hard to keep residents safe

Shropshire Council teams worked tirelessly over the weekend to keep residents safe after the county experienced an exceptional amount of rainfall over…
Warning that aggression and obstruction towards Civil Enforcement Officers will not be tolerated

On 5 April 2019, Anthony Prince punched a Shropshire Council Civil Enforcement Officer in Listley Street car park in Bridgnorth. The assault took…
Rogue trader sentenced to 27 months imprisonment
Shropshire Council has successfully prosecuted a rogue trader following an investigation by the trading standards team. On 31 July 2019 at Shrewsbury…
Tobacco crime – a trade worth millions

Shropshire Council’s trading standards team continues to tackle illegal tobacco sales as part of a regionally co-ordinated campaign. More than six million…
News from our partners: Bridgnorth gas leak yesterday (Monday 20 May)
Earlier yesterday (Monday 20 May) a police cordon was put in place whilst officers worked with colleagues from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service in Bridgnorth to respond to a reported gas leak
Private hire driver found guilty after failing to take assistance dog in vehicle
Following a trial at Telford Magistrates’ Court on Monday 13 May 2019, a private hire driver was found guilty of an offence…