Monthly Archives: November 2011
New Shropshire Way circular walk opens in Shrewsbury thanks to local volunteers
A new Shropshire Way circular route has just been launched, thanks to the efforts of a local volunteer group.
Town and parish councils look to save energy by joining streetlighting scheme
A scheme to save energy by switching streetlights off in the middle of the night is being embraced by parish and town councils across Shropshire. Shropshire Council is converting 12,500 of its streetlights to ‘part-night lighting’ over the next three …
Adult social care plans discussed at scrutiny committee
Changes are taking place to the way that adult social care services are developed and delivered. The council’s Joint Safe and Confident Communities and Healthy Communities Scrutiny Committee this week received an update on how some of these plans are …
Zorbing in Dorrington
On Friday 2 December 2011 at Dorrington Village Hall children under 6 years old and their parents and carers that go to ‘Scooter Club’ will all have the opportunity to try zorbing indoors. During the session, which runs from 3.30pm until 4.30pm, …
Recognition for partnership working – bulky waste collection service
An innovative partnership between Shropshire Council and others has been recognised as an excellent example of partnership working.
New Prees stay and play group
A new stay and play session for families with children under five years old will be held in Prees from Thursday 1 December 2011.
Official opening of new walking and cycling routes to Shrewsbury town centre
A new scheme to improve walking and cycling connections in Shrewsbury town centre, completed as part of the improvement works at the Raven Meadows junction of Smithfield Road, will officially open today (Wednesday 30 November 2011). As well as better …
Council supports White Ribbon campaign
People of Shropshire are all invited to wear a white ribbon to pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
A49 near Wem due to reopen tonight (Tuesday 29 November 2011)
The A49 at Preston Brockhurst, near Wem, is due to reopen this evening (Tuesday 29 November 2011), following a serious accident in the early hours of the day. Highways engineers have been working hard to recover the vehicles as quickly as possible, and …
Proposed charges for discretionary college transport: have your say
Transport charges for college students in Shropshire are currently among the lowest in the country, and people are being asked for their views on proposals to bring them in line with other councils across the country.