Roadworks and train delays across Ludlow and Craven Arms over the summer (updated)
andybodders Update. King Street will not be closed on 2 and 3 July. The Broadgate roadworks are expected to be completed on 5 July. It is roadworks season. Longer days. Better…
Want to know where your Shropshire Councillor lives? Shush! It’s now a council secret
Out of the blue, Shropshire Council has decided that it will no longer publish councillors’ home addresses. Anyone wishing to send letters, will need to send them to Shirehall where…
Shropshire Council is dragging its feet on introducing wheelie bins for recycling
We have all seen it. Plastic recyclables blown out of boxes put out on the pavement ready for collection for Veolia. The boxes are not fit for purpose. They do…
New council leader Lezley Picton announces a pothole cabinet but will it get to grips with the climate emergency?
The Conservatives retained their majority on Shropshire Council in the 6 May elections despite loses of seats and its leader. On Thursday, the council appointed Lezley Picton, previously cabinet member…
Shropshire Council members get a pay increase and agree to automatic future increases
It is difficult for councillors to set their own allowances. It always generates controversy. Yesterday, councillors agreed the recommendations of an independent review to increase the backbencher allowance by 4%…