Council Matters

Maintenance of Shifnal Town Centre

Shropshire Council’s drainage cleansing team have been working in Shifnal this week to cleanse the drainage channels in Cheapside and Market Place.  All channels are now clear of detritus and are functioning as designed with no other issues reported.

It should be noted that Shropshire Council are responsible for the majority of open spaces in and around Shifnal. The Town council are responsible for the following sites (https://www.shifnaltowncouncil.gov.uk/services/open-spaces/). Essentially recreation areas and the town centre hanging basket display and a number of planter boxes throughout the town, as well as the ones on the approaching roads into town.

Myself and the Town council are in favour of the Town Council having more control over maintenance. We feel we can be more responsive and more accountable. As previously stated we are not happy with the current service particularly for the Town Centre.

Boundary Review

The Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) have been undertaking a review of the electoral arrangements for Shropshire Council and their final recommendations can be viewed here:

Shifnal and Albrighton fall into Eastern Shropshire within the document:

A new ward name Shifnal Rural will be created to ensure that voters are equally represented throughout the county. It should be noted that the current Shifnal North, Shifnal South and Albrighton districts will all be affected by this boundary review.

Road Closures

Road Closure:  Neachley Lane Shifnal

Start Date: 7th November 2023

End Date: 8th November 2023

Purpose: Road Closure-Openreach-ROAD CLOSURE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SAFE WORKING ZONE FOR ACCESS TO LAY NEW DUCT. APPROX. 310M OF DUCT TO BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO SERVE NEW CUSTOMER CONNECTION

Works Promoter:   Openreach

Road Closure:  Shaw Lane Albrighton

Start Date: 30th October 2023

End Date: 10th November 2023

Purpose: Road Closure-S50-New storm sewer that starts in High Street and then heads up Shaw Lane, stopping at the Old Barn House

Works Promoter:   Shropshire Council

Fix My Street

Residents can use Fix My Street to report a number of issues regarding roads, signage and general maintenance to Shropshire Council.

You can also report a problem via https://improvingyourroads.shropshire.gov.uk/

The council are currently investigating signage in Neachley Lane

This one was raised by a resident and I’ve contacted the Highways department again as this has been reported several times (it approaches a dangerous junction on the A41).