Monthly Archives: August 2012

Victorian corset-making one day course

August 31, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Anyone with an interest in Victorian corset making will be pleased to know Acton Scott Historic Working Farm will be running a course on Tuesday 18 September 2012. The one day course runs from 10am to 4pm.  Participants will learn how … Continue reading »

New proposals allow council to invest in new homes and economic growth

August 30, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

The council is continuing to invest in new homes and economic growth as part of new national funding arrangements being introduced.
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Bakeorama at Shropshire libraries

August 29, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

This autumn, libraries across Shropshire are inviting local people to share their favourite recipes and discover new delights.  Throughout September and October 2012 many libraries will be mounting special displays of baking books to join in with the BBC’s Great … Continue reading »

Calling employers: the time is now for an apprentice

August 29, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Now is the perfect time to offer a school leaver an apprenticeship. Many young people in Shropshire are deciding what to do next as they leave school having obtained their GCSE results.  Apprenticeships are becoming a very popular choice with … Continue reading »

Buildwas Bridge to close for essential repairs in February 2013

August 29, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Buildwas Bridge, which carries the A4169 Buildwas to Much Wenlock road over the River Severn, is scheduled to be closed to traffic for up to two weeks in February 2013 for essential repairs.  The proposed work will involve replacing the … Continue reading »

Back to school – road safety reminders

August 29, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

With the start of the school year just around the corner, Shropshire Council’s road safety education team is reminding everyone to do their part to keep children safe as they walk to school.   Pedestrians and motorists should take extra care on … Continue reading »

itea and biscuits week at Shrewsbury Library this September

August 29, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

One in five people aged over 55 in the UK have never been online.  Are you one of them?  Shrewsbury Library is running a free event to show people how easy it is to get online as part of the … Continue reading »

North planning committee decisions

August 28, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

The following planning applications were considered and decided by Shropshire Council’s north planning committee at its meeting on Tuesday 21 August 2012. Land At Tudorholme, Station Road, Whitchurch – 11/05162/FUL Erection of 6 no. dwellings and formation of vehicular access, … Continue reading »

South planning committee decisions

August 28, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

The following planning applications were considered and decided by Shropshire Council’s south planning committee at its meeting on Tuesday 21 August 2012. Lion O’Morfe, Bridgnorth – 11/05176/COU Change of use from public house to dwelling Decision: That, contrary to the … Continue reading »

Central planning committee decisions

August 28, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

The following planning applications were considered and decided by Shropshire Council’s central planning committee at its meeting on Thursday 23 August 2012. Foxholes Buildings, Little Ness – 12/01419/EIA Erection of 3 poultry rearing sheds; 2 control rooms, 7 feed bins, … Continue reading »