andybodders Devolution from central government is set to happen across England but not in Shropshire
Amid all the gloom about funding cuts, there is a sense of excitement in the air around local government about new powers being promised by ministers. Communities minister Greg Clark…
Ludlow bus fare rise is not fair – but typical of the secretive way Shropshire Council works
Tomorrow, 21 September, the fares on the 722 bus service in Ludlow will be hiked upwards by up to 25%. This sudden price leap astounds and angers me. Have fuel…
We are a #RefugeesWelcome town and county – update on the refugee crisis
The response to my last newsletter and online posts on the refugee crisis has been overwhelming positive. Most people want Shropshire and Ludlow to provide a safe haven for refugees.…
Dismay as Shropshire Council ends arts grant funding
See update: Shropshire Council backtracks – for now – on arts funding cuts. Shropshire Council is to end its funding for arts organisations, venues and festivals through its Revenue Client…
Do you feel less safe with street lights turned off during the night?
Let us know at teamludlow.uk. The nights are drawing in, as they say. It’s dark in the evening and, if you an early riser like me, in the morning. Overnight…