It’s time for South Shropshire be designated a national park
andybodders Living here in South Shropshire most of us know what an AONB is. Or at least I hope we do. But that’s not true elsewhere, even when the name is…
When the wind blows, streets are littered with recycling – but Shropshire Council refuses simple solutions
The wind has been blowing hard since yesterday afternoon. Today is recycling day for parts of Ludlow and many other areas. And once again, we are seeing the all too…
Streetlights could go out in Shropshire after councillors refuse upgrade plan
On Thursday, Shropshire Council rejected plans to invest in upgraded LED streetlights. There is a danger that many streetlights will go out as old sodium lamps fail. The rejection by…
Are all fly-tipping incidents in Shropshire being reported? Probably not
Fly-tipping in Shropshire was down a little last year but the overall trend is no change. Over the last five years, reported incidents have averaged 1,400 a year, mostly on…
Parking changes must support Ludlow’s economy and environment
Viv Parry, Tracey Huffer and myself have responded to Shropshire Council’s consultation on parking charges and length of stay. We must balance the needs of car drivers with those without…