Monthly Archives: December 2011
A458 near Cound – update
The A458 between Cressage and Cross Houses was temporarily closed on Friday 23 December 2011 due to flooding. It is expected to reopen later in the evening when the water has dispersed. While this section of road is closed traffic is …
Drain cover thefts
Around 30 drain covers have been stolen across Shropshire over the past week – costing over £5,000 to replace. Councillor Simon Jones, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member with responsibility for transport, said: “Not only expensive to replace, missing covers also present …
Funding closing date extended in Gobowen, Selattyn, St Martins and Weston Rhyn
Gobowen, Selattyn, St Martins & Weston Rhyn Local Joint Committee (LJC) will be holding their final meeting for 2011/12 on Tuesday 14 February 2012 at All Saints Church Hall , Gobowen. The meeting will start at 7pm and look at …
CCTV now operational in Craven Arms
A new CCTV system has been installed in Craven Arms as a joint initiative between Shropshire Council and Craven Arms Town Council, with the backing of the local police. Two cameras have been installed in central locations in the town …
Reminder to use licensed taxis this Christmas
People planning to enjoy a night out over the Christmas period are being warned to use only licensed taxis or private hire vehicles.
Successful prosecutions of benefit fraud in Shropshire
A Shropshire woman was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison yesterday (Thursday 22 December 2011) after being found guilty of housing benefit and council tax benefit fraud. Jayne Louise Speed, of Birch Road, Ellesmere, pleaded guilty to housing benefit and council …
Shropshire primary schools welcome a steady increase in the uptake of school meals
Primary schools across the Shropshire Council area have seen an extra 500 meals being sold compared to this time last year. The quality of the food, exciting promotional menus and enthusiastic staff from the council’s Shire Services team have all …
How are you getting home tonight?
People celebrating the Christmas party season in 2011 are being urged to stay safe during the festive period. As part of its “How are you getting home?” campaign, Shropshire’s Safer Stronger Communities Partnership are asking people to think about their …
New cardboard recycling banks
Sixteen new cardboard recycling banks are now in place across the county to help residents recycle their cardboard more easily. These are located at: The Severn Centre in Highley Oswald Road Car Park (opposite Morrisons supermarket) in Oswestry Church Street …
Parents reminded to apply for their child’s school place
Get your applications in now to give your child the best chance of getting a place at the school of your choice.