Ludlow town buses – our community room on wheels – are to keep going
andybodders We live in era of draconian cuts to local public services. Cuts to bus routes have always been on the agenda of Shropshire Council. Many councillors see them primarily as…
Government must remove “squeeze in the middle” for retailers facing business rate hikes
Yesterday, the communities and local government minister, Sajid Javid, made a Commons statement on business rates. He defended the changes in rateable values being introduced on 1 April. These rises…
Measures to support schools, reduce energy use and calm traffic rejected by Shropshire Council
A full council meeting took place today. The biggest item on the agenda was the council’s financial strategy through to 2020. An attempt by Lib Dem councillors to deliver more…
Crime and safety to feature at Ludlow and Clee meeting on 2 March
There will be an opportunity to asks questions and express concerns about crime and safety at a public meeting in Ludlow on 2 March. The main guest of the evening…
Controversial plans for three houses on the Linney run into trouble over flooding and trees
The new application for three houses at Linney House is proving somewhat troubled (17/00230/FUL). Both the Environment Agency and Shropshire Council’s tree service have objected. They join local objectors, the…