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Park and ride buses to provide free transport for hospital staff

27/03/2020
One of the electric buses trialled on Shrewsbury's park and ride service

Shropshire Council is to deploy its park and ride buses and drivers to provide free transport between Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals for…

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Private hire driver found guilty after failing to take assistance dog in vehicle

17/05/2019

Following a trial at Telford Magistrates’ Court on Monday 13 May 2019, a private hire driver was found guilty of an offence…

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Council awarded funding to improve air quality in two towns

11/04/2019
Bridgnorth

Shropshire Council has been successful in securing DEFRA grant funding for an innovative project to improve air quality in Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury.…

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Council proposes variation to Hackney carriage and private hire licence fees

07/01/2019
A picture of a taxi

Shropshire Council is proposing to vary its fees in relation to the licensing of Hackney carriage proprietors and drivers and for private…

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News from our partners: Don’t risk a drink drive conviction this Christmas

30/11/2018

News from our partners Motorists across West Mercia are today being reminded of the dangers of driving under the influence of drink…

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Telford private hire driver found guilty after failing to take a guide dog in his vehicle

07/11/2018

Following a trial at Telford Magistrates’ Court on Monday 5 November 2018, a private hire driver has been found guilty of an…

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Few more weeks to go to UK’s largest celebration of people in recovery

22/08/2018
UK Recovery Walk logo

There are just a few more weeks to go before Shrewsbury hosts one of the biggest celebrations of people in recovery, in…

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Driver prosecuted for illegally plying for hire at Shrewsbury railway station

10/08/2018

Shropshire Council’s trading standards and licensing service has successfully prosecuted a private hire driver, licensed by the City of Wolverhampton Council, after…

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Rough sleepers in the present cold weather in Shrewsbury

28/02/2018

Joint news from Shropshire Council and Shrewsbury Ark  Many of the people we are working with, and particularly those sleeping on the…

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Conviction serves as a reminder to private hire vehicle drivers

18/09/2017

Shropshire Council’s trading standards and licensing service has welcomed the successful prosecution of a private hire driver found to be illegally plying…

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