andybodders Shropshire’s unitary council has failed and it's hurting our county
I want to write “the unitary experiment has failed”. But it’s not an experiment, it’s the real thing. And the political failure of the unitary council is damaging our county.…
What’s on the next Shropshire Council agenda? Nothing. Zilch. Sweet Fanny Adams
Communities minister Greg Clark visited Shirehall yesterday and council leaders were engaged in an extensive lobbying exercise to get a fairer funding deal for our county. I have no doubt…
Ludlow town council calls for more time and greater cooperation over service transfer
At a meeting last night, Ludlow Town Council decided to ask Shropshire Council for extra time to negotiate the transfer of services from Shirehall to community control. The town council…
Update… The planning application for new housing at Stone House has been withdrawn
The outstanding application to build 25 houses at the former council office site on Corve Street has been withdrawn (15/05509/FUL). The plans had met heavy opposition from conservationists, the town…
Plans for a new retail unit on Lower Galdeford, Ludlow are set to be rejected unless they are improved – updated
Update 22 June 2016 McCartneys, acting for Morris Bufton, have submitted new plans for the proposed retail unit opposite Smithfield car park. The pitch of the roof has been lowered…