Humbled and frustrated. Reflections on 2014 from a rookie Shropshire Councillor
andybodders I was elected as a Shropshire councillor on 13 March 2014. As the vote was counted, I was at the point of exhaustion. I needed sleep. I also needed to…
Major gas main replacement in Ludlow in 2015
A major programme of gas mains replacement is planned for Ludlow during 2015. A total of 700 metres of pipes will be replaced by National Grid Gas and their contractors…
The SAMDev inquiry considers future housing and employment plans for Ludlow
I’d like to tell you that watching a planning public inquiry is fascinating – but my nose would grow out of control. So why did I spend half of last…
Plans submitted for 137 houses off Foldgate Lane, Ludlow
Turley and Richborough Estates have submitted an outline planning application for 137 dwellings, demolition of existing agricultural buildings and creation of vehicular access from the A49 Ludlow Bypass (14/04608/OUT). The…
Taking a long term view on planning in Ludlow – the potential housing sites
You will not have seen this plan of Ludlow before. I’ve put it together out of two very different planning documents. Much of this housing development is not due to…