Category: Public protection

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Public protection

Flooding in Shropshire: UPDATE Wednesday 3 January 9.20am

03/01/2024
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Heavy rainfall across the region has caused issues with rising river levels, and surface water is causing flash flooding across the county,…

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Proposed change to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy

02/01/2024
A picture of a taxi

Shropshire Council’s Strategic Licensing Committee is due to debate whether the council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2023-2027 should be…

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Keeping you safe this Christmas

22/12/2023
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News from Shropshire Council, Telford and Wrekin Council and City of Wolverhampton Council Shropshire Council’s Licencing Team joined forces with neighbouring local…

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River water quality investigation group’s recommendations

02/11/2023
An image of the River Severn sat in the lush Severn Valley running through Severn Valley Country Park. The Park is going to be receiving a children's play area as part of the Unlocking the Severn project.

A group of Shropshire Councillors are to deliver their findings following an investigation into river water quality in Shropshire, and options to…

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News from our partners: Children in Shropshire protected from cleaning product injuries in RoSPA campaign

27/10/2023

Families in Shropshire are being urged by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to take action to protect their…

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Man convicted of urinating in a public place under Shrewsbury Public Spaces Protection Order

20/10/2023

A man has been ordered to pay £654 for urinating in a public place in Shrewsbury town centre. Telford Magistrates Court heard…

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Rogue trader fined more than £7000 for fraudulent roof repair work

12/10/2023

A rogue trader has been fined more than £7000 for fraudulently carrying out roofing repairs at a property in Park Hall, Oswestry…

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Landlord fined £32,000 for allowing tenants to live in unsafe properties

19/09/2023

A Shropshire landlord has been fined more than £32,000 for allowing tenants to live and sleep in unsafe properties– in a prosecution…

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Warning to drivers after woman fined almost £2500 for Blue Badge misuse

19/09/2023
An illustration of some cars parked on the side of the road outside some houses

Drivers are being reminded not to abuse or misuse a disabled person’s Blue Badge, after a woman from Whitchurch was ordered to…

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Working together to tackle anti-social behaviour in Shrewsbury

08/09/2023
Shrewsbury town centre

News with our partners A new taskforce has been launched in Shrewsbury to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues within the town centre.…

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