Monthly Archives: June 2012
Launch of new branding for town of Shrewsbury
A new brand image to give Shrewsbury a stronger and more attractive image was launched to tourism businesses and organisations today (Friday 29 June 2012)
Come and join the fun at Ditton Priors Country Show
This year’s Ditton Priors Country Show and Fayre is set to be more fun-packed than ever, with a dog show, children’s entertainment and vintage and military vehicle display among the activities on offer. The show will take place on Saturday …
Roads update in Bridgnorth area
A454 is now open – the mud has now been jet washed from the carriageway surface and the drainage system has been cleaned. Newport Road, Albrighton – all drains emptied and jetted, road open. Roughton Village, road is still closed …
Local voluntary sector invited to enter Dragons’ Den
Those working within the voluntary and community sector across the county are being invited to take part in Shropshire’s very own Dragons’ Den event with a difference. The event is part of a series of initiatives funded by Shropshire Council …
New burial site planned for Shrewsbury
Proposals for a new burial site at Bowbrook in Shrewsbury are to be considered by Shropshire Council’s Cabinet next Wednesday (4 July 2012). With Emstrey cemetery on London Road due to close to new burials in around three years’ time, …
Shropshire Council praised for working to support “Troubled Families”
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed the news that Shropshire Council has decided to sign up to the Government’s Troubled Families programme. Mr Pickles said he was delighted that 455 families in Shropshire will get extra help to get children …
Flooding – driving advice
From time to time we will be publishing news stories on Shropshire Newsroom from our partner organisations. The following is from Safer Roads Partnership: Flooding – driving advice With the recent heavy rain and localised flooding, motorists across Shropshire, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire …
Flooding in south Shropshire
Roads have been closed in the Bridgnorth area following this morning’s severe weather. (Thursday 28 June 2012) The A454 from the Hermitage to Rudge Heath, at Swancote, is still closed. Traffic is being diverted via B4176 at Sutton Maddock and the …
Roads closed in the Bridgnorth area due to heavy rain
Two roads have been closed in the Bridgnorth area due to this morning’s heavy rain (Thursday 28 June 2012). These are: The A454 from the Hermitage to Rudge Heath. Whilst this road is closed, traffic is being diverted via B4176 at …
Tri-Council partnership to save money and protect frontline services
Three West Midlands councils have announced a new partnership to find innovative ways of working that save money and protect frontline services. Staffordshire County Council, Shropshire Council and Worcestershire County Council officially launched the Tri-Council project at the LGA Conference …