Category Archives: Transport
Energy-saving plans to change streetlighting move forward
Plans are moving forward to save energy and cut down on light pollution by upgrading streetlights so they can switch themselves off in the middle of the night. Shropshire Council approved proposals to convert 70% of its streetlights to ‘part-night …
Travel share scheme launched at Bishop Hooper School
Families at Bishop Hooper School are joining together to share the car journey to school. The school, which opened on its new site in Ashford Carbonell in 2011, has some pupils who are not eligible for school transport and who live …
Refurbishment of Castle Square Car Park retaining wall in Ludlow
Major work to refurbish the length of the Ludlow Town Wall which retains Castle Square Car Park, behind the properties known as Knole Lodge and Spinnaker, is due to start on Monday 14 May 2012.
Northern Gateway scheme to be discussed at central planning committee
A scheme to enhance Shrewsbury’s ‘northern gateway’ is to be discussed at Shropshire Council’s central planning committee today (Thursday 10 May 2012). The scheme, which has received a great deal of support from local people, will cost around £1.6 million …
Emergency closure of Water Lane in Shrewsbury
Part of Water Lane in Shrewsbury was closed yesterday morning (Wednesday 9 May 2012) on an emergency basis after significant cracking was discovered in both the lane and the riverside wall which retains it. The decision to temporarily close the …
Shrewsbury car club
Shrewsbury residents and business people are invited to a public meeting on Monday 28 May 2012 to find out about plans for a car club in the town. The meeting will be held at Coleham Primary School in Belle Vue, …
A new dawn for public services in Shropshire
Over the next 12 months, Shropshire people will see a major change in the way public services are provided to local communities, following a bold decision by Shropshire Council. At its Annual Council meeting on Thursday (3 May 2012), councillors …
Shropshire moves toward a new business-like approach for future Council services
Shropshire residents will see a fresh, innovative approach to how future council services are provided, should Shropshire Council’s Cabinet approve a series of proposals in reports published today (Wednesday 25 April 2012). This initiative is the culmination of a drive by …
Bus service 125 continuing to be affected by major work in Highley
Due to water main replacement works being undertaken along Main Road and High Street in Highley, bus service 125 (Stourbridge-Bridgnorth) will continue to be subject to disruption for the next five weeks, until Friday 25 May 2012. When possible, roads …
Craven Arms volunteers take part in the Big Tidy Up campaign
Officers from Shropshire Council joined forces with Craven Arms Volunteers for the Environment (CAVE) to pick up litter around Craven Arms on 16 April 2012.