Author: edwardbird

During a recent Shropshire Council meeting (Thursday 16th May) a motion was put forward that the Council should declare a climate emergency and that a date should be set for the Council to become carbon neutral. The opposition sought to amend the motion to bring the deadline forward to 2030. In a ‘report’ from the… Continue reading Response to the article in the Shropshire Star

Following a phone conversation yesterday between myself and the MP for the Wrekin, Mark Pritchard he has issued the following statement in support of Shifnal. I know that he has already lobbied the Shropshire Council leadership on our behalf and on behalf of Tong residents and will continue to do so. STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FROM… Continue reading STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FROM SHIFNAL MP, MARK PRITCHARD

Following the release of Shropshire’s local plan review for Shifnal and the understandable concerns many of you have raised, I will be holding a constituency surgery this Saturday (17th November), in the old Fire Station at 2.30pm – 3.30pm (tea, coffee, biscuits and potentially cake will be available). This is an opportunity for those unable… Continue reading Constituency Surgery – this Saturday, 2.30pm, 17th November in Shifnal Fire Station

I want to give everyone an update on the Shropshire Local Plan Review Consultation on Preferred Sites and how it could potentially affect Shifnal and its residents. I have met with Council Officers recently along with Kevin Turley to give them an opportunity to explain their proposal and rationale. I was very unhappy when I… Continue reading Shropshire Local Plan Review Consultation on Preferred Sites

Coffee, Cake & Healthy Information from 10am Shifnal Village Hall, Aston Street, Shifnal, TF11 8DW, Tuesday 2nd October 2018

I’m very pleased to announce that last night I was co-opted onto Shifnal Town council. I look forward to working closely with my fellow Town Councillors to improve Shifnal and the surrounding areas. I believe this will help communicate policies and issues to and from Shirehall.

After returning from my holiday I’ve finally managed to get my Shropshire Council email setup. I can now be contacted at Ed.Bird@shropshire.gov.uk. I will be continuing to work closely with Kevin Turley (who has been a fantastic help) as I get to grips with the workings of Shropshire Council and I will be providing regular… Continue reading Shropshire Council Email Address

The official result for Shifnal South and Cosford can be found here Link to result

I’m pleased to announce that I have won the County Council election 🗳for Shifnal South and Cosford. I would like to thank those that voted for me for their support and everyone for engaging with me during the campaign in a friendly manner. It was a close election and everyone that stood ran excellent campaigns.… Continue reading Election Result for Shifnal South and Cosford