andybodders Ludlow Registrar Office cutback decision delayed – it’s time to rethink how we deliver the service
A decision on cutting back the hours of Ludlow’s registrar service was due to have been made today, Monday 14 December. The cabinet member, Karen Calder, was also set to…
Rocks Green supermarket bid delayed again as Highways England complains it was not consulted – we need a decision soon
The Shropshire Star reports today that Highways England has placed a three-month hold on plans for a store and petrol station at Rocks Green. The big surprise is not that…
Beware of rogue traders at night in Ludlow
Our local policing team are investigating reports of men with backpacks knocking on doors at night. Older and more vulnerable residents in particular find these callers very unsettling. There are…
The Barrow Era (6): Investigation into Barrow costs more than £12K and Shropshire Council is to pay
Shropshire Council has revealed some of the costs of investigating whether former council leader Keith Barrow breached the council’s code of conduct. In answer to a question from Lib Dem…
Vote now: Should Shropshire Council raise council tax by nearly 4% next April?
Today’s council cabinet was chaired by the new leader, Malcolm Pate for the first time. One of the most important items it considered is whether to raise council tax. For…