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Work to be carried out on Frankwell footbridge in Shrewsbury
Work is being carried out to improve Frankwell footbridge in Shrewsbury, ahead of the construction of the new landing/stairway area into the new Riverside Gardens park.
7 Jun 2026
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Council's financial report shows scale of challenge and early signs of progress
Shropshire Council has published its Financial Outturn Report for 2025/26, ahead of it being discussed by the Finance and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 8 June.
4 Jun 2026
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Trees on Cross Street in Ellesmere to remain following consultation
Four trees on the Promenade area on Cross Street, Ellesmere are to remain in place following a public consultation into their proposed removal.
4 Jun 2026
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Work begins on £2million expansion of Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy
Work has started at Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy on a £2million scheme that will see the existing demountable buildings replaced with a permanent extension, and extra classrooms provided.
3 Jun 2026
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New committee aimed at strengthening finances at Shropshire Council to meet for first time
Shropshire Council’s new Finance and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee will hold its first meeting on Monday, 8 June.
1 Jun 2026
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Albrighton High Street set for resurfacing works
A major resurfacing scheme is set to bring daytime closures to Albrighton High Street next month, Shropshire Council has confirmed.
28 May 2026
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Shropshire's countryside opened up as new accessible viewpoints revealed
A major new network of accessible viewpoints has been launched across the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, opening up some of the county’s most famous vistas to visitors with a range of mobility and sensory needs.
26 May 2026
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Shropshire Council to review supported bus services
Shropshire Council are reviewing several local bus services as part of the council’s 2026 retendering programme, with changes due to be implemented later this year.
25 May 2026
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Residents invited to help shape Shropshire’s new Local Plan
A consultation that will help to shape Shropshire Council’s next Local Plan has begun and the county’s residents, businesses and other interested parties are being encouraged to take part.
22 May 2026
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Shropshire Council looks to the future with renewed confidence
Shropshire Council says there are green shoots of progress as financial responsibility, stronger contract control, openness and transparency, and community empowerment remain at the top of the agenda.
21 May 2026
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Shropshire Council and Bridgnorth Town Council issue joint statement on The New Market Building
Shropshire Council and Bridgnorth Town Council have issued a joint statement regarding the poor condition of The New Market Building in Bridgnorth and the lack of maintenance by the current private owner.
19 May 2026
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Warning issued after rise in tampering with fly-tipping evidence
Residents are being urged to leave fly-tipping sites untouched and report them immediately, after a concerning rise in cases where vital evidence has been removed, tampered with, or shared irresponsibly on social media.
19 May 2026
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Shropshire Council warns residents over unauthorised flag displays
Shropshire Council has warned residents that they could face fines and potential prosecution for attaching flags to lampposts and other public infrastructure without prior permission.
18 May 2026
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Shropshire Council introduces tough new road repair inspections
Shropshire Council has announced a major overhaul of its highway maintenance system, introducing a stringent new inspection regime to tackle shoddy workmanship and ensure road repairs last.
17 May 2026
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New supported accommodation schemes save Shropshire Council £1.4 million
New supported accommodation schemes in Shrewsbury have helped save Shropshire Council around £1.4 million in a single year.
15 May 2026
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Shropshire Council's Leader makes Cabinet changes
Changes to the membership of Shropshire Council’s Cabinet together with the roles they perform, come into effect today, Thursday 14 May.
14 May 2026
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Network Rail to clean, repair and repaint Shrewsbury railway bridges
Network Rail is set to carry out essential maintenance works to the Castle Foregate and Great Western railway bridges in Shrewsbury.
14 May 2026
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Litter bin emptying improvements on the way, says Shropshire Council
Litter bins across Shropshire will soon be emptied more efficiently and more often, following a change of contractor for Shropshire Council’s litter bin collection service.
7 May 2026
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New 20mph limit in place at Church Preen Primary School
A new 20mph speed limit is now in place outside Church Preen Primary School as part of a Shropshire Council programme to introduce speed restrictions outside schools across the county.
5 May 2026
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Shropshire Council vows action as Bridgnorth’s New Market Hall named among UK’s most endangered
Shropshire Council has welcomed the inclusion of the Grade II listed New Market building in Bridgnorth on the Victorian Society’s "Top Ten Endangered Buildings" list for 2026.
1 May 2026
