The Buttercross has its money but not the time it needs
andybodders “It would be so nice if something would make sense for a change,” said Alice in Wonderland. The funding for the Buttercross heritage centre has finally been approved, but Ludlow…
Hopes grow for a pedestrian crossing on Old Street
Hopes are growing for a pedestrian crossing on Old Street after councillor Viv Parry presented a case to Shropshire Council. We have been concerned about pedestrian safety in Old Street…
Friends for elephants needed as Ludlow’s play areas face uncertain future
Will you become a friend of your local play area and its play equipment? The play area on Normandie Close is threatened with closure and others are set to lose…
Youth service reform – not much to report
Shropshire Council’s Youth Services scrutiny committee met today and I am sorry to report not much was said. The newspaper hacks sat at the back hoping that an announcement would…
Shropshire’s flood strategy needs to be greener
Shropshire Council is consulting on its flood risk strategy. This a good piece of co-working with Staffordshire County Council. But I am not sure that it will allow us to…