We must keep a strong police presence in Ludlow
andybodders Letter published in the South Shropshire Journal 1 March 2013 It seems that Ludlow’s almost new police station is to close and the police are to move into offices elsewhere…
Ludlow ignored in Shropshire Council parking initiatives
A week ago I witnessed a fascinating debate on Twitter. Shrewsbury trader Julia Wenlock put Shropshire council leader Keith Barrow on the spot about Sunday car parking charges. After a…
Chirbury hedgerows victory – for now
I was out strolling in the woods this morning when BBC Radio Shropshire rang asking to speak about the hedgerow row. I began to talk to Jim Hawkins not even…
‘Plain daft’ Sunday car parking charges in Ludlow
Shropshire Council’s cabinet today decided to charge for on street parking in Ludlow on Sundays. This is decision is a blow for Ludlow. Shoppers are very sensitive to parking charges.…
Ludlow in poverty: If not the churches, who?
If it’s not the state – and national government and many local councils seem increasingly disinterested – if it’s not charities – and many are stretched beyond the limits of…