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Working group considers how future Whitchurch Civic Centre might look
A working group tasked with determining the future of Whitchurch Civic Centre met on Tuesday to begin considering potential designs for a new building.
4 Sept 2025
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Future of Whitchurch Civic Centre takes shape after new report
A report prepared to help ensure that the future configuration of Whitchurch Civic Centre meets the needs of local people has been published by Shropshire Council.
13 Aug 2025
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Whitchurch Civic Centre: Redevelopment emerges as preferred option following report
A recent "needs analysis" report for Whitchurch Civic Centre suggests that a full redevelopment of the site is the preferred solution, over merely replacing the faulty roof.
24 Jul 2025
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Whitchurch Civic Centre consultation report published
The report of a recent consultation that asked for views about the future of Whitchurch Civic Centre has today been published.
15 Aug 2024
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MP welcomes Whitchurch Civic Centre commitment
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has welcomed news that Shropshire Council are pursuing options to 'repair or replace' the still-closed Whitchurch Civic Centre.
24 Jul 2024
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Shropshire Council narrows down options for Whitchurch Civic Centre
People in and around Whitchurch say they would like to see Whitchurch Civic Centre repaired, or demolished and replaced with a new building providing similar facilities and activities, according to the results of a recent consultation.
18 Jul 2024
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Views sought on future of Whitchurch Civic Centre
People living in and around Whitchurch are being asked for their views about the future of Whitchurch Civic Centre in a consultation that runs from today until Tuesday 11 June.
30 Apr 2024
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Government minister asked for Whitchurch Civic Centre funding
The Leader of Shropshire Council has written to Jacob Young MP, Levelling Up Minister, to seek funding for Whitchurch Civic Centre.
22 Apr 2024
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New working group considers future of Whitchurch Civic Centre
A working group has begun meeting to consider options for the future of Whitchurch Civic Centre, after specialist engineers found that RAAC exists across the majority of the complex.
16 Mar 2024
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Whitchurch Town Council secures new premises
Whitchurch Town Council has secured temporary new headquarters at the old Police Station following the discovery of RAAC at the Civic Centre last year.
22 Feb 2024
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New locations being sought for Whitchurch Library
Library users in Whitchurch are being assured Shropshire Council is doing everything possible to find alternative and appropriate accommodation for the service.
29 Jan 2024
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Working group to consider options for future of Whitchurch Civic Centre
Shropshire Council is to set up a working group – including Shropshire Council officers, local Shropshire Councillors and Whitchurch Town Council – to consider options for the future of the Whitchurch Civic Centre site.
19 Jan 2024
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Over 400 people attend meeting to discuss future of Whitchurch Civic Centre
Over 400 residents attended a meeting regarding the future of Whitchurch Civic Centre on Saturday.
14 Jan 2024
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Whitchurch Civic Centre set to be demolished and redeveloped
Whitchurch Civic Centre could be redeveloped after RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) was found across the majority of the complex.
10 Jan 2024
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MP secures Levelling Up Minister meeting over Whitchurch Civic Centre
Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young MP has agreed to meet with North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan over the future of Whitchurch Civic Centre and Whitchurch Driving Test Centre.
5 Dec 2023
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Whitchurch Civic Centre to remain closed following RAAC survey
Whitchurch Civic Centre is to remain closed over safety fears following a detailed structural survey undertaken by specialist RAAC engineers.
14 Nov 2023
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Parts of Whitchurch Civic Centre to close after assessment finds RAAC
Parts of Whitchurch Civic Centre are to close to the public after an assessment identified RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) roof beams in parts of the building.
8 Sept 2023
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MP lodges support for driving test centre plans
North Shropshire’s MP has lodged her support for proposals to return a driving test centre to Whitchurch by formally commenting on the planning application.
7 Feb 2023
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Whitchurch library set for refurbishment
Whitchurch library is to undergo a much-needed refurbishment to upgrade the lighting, replace the heating system and improve ventilation.
11 Mar 2021
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Whitchurch Civic Centre improvement work to get underway
Work to improve Whitchurch Civic Centre is set to get underway later this month with Shropshire firm Pave Aways Limited carrying out the first phase of work.
20 Sept 2013
