Author: edwardbird

Connecting with our Community: Highlights from the Recent Residents’ Surgery

On Saturday, 24th January, 10am – 12, Councillor Roger Cox and I, Councillor Ed Bird, held our latest Shifnal Town Council residents’ surgery to listen to the concerns, ideas, and feedback of the local community. These sessions are vital for ensuring that the Town Council remains focused on the issues that matter most to you,… Continue reading Connecting with our Community: Highlights from the Recent Residents’ Surgery

Shropshire’s Bare Cupboard or a Leadership Vacuum? The Reality of Our £130 Million Crisis

As representative for Shifnal South and Deputy Leader of the Shropshire Council Conservative Group, I attended the County Council’s Transformation and Overview Committee. It is my duty to look past the political theatre and report on the cold, hard facts regarding our Council’s finances. The latest reports prepared for the Transformation and Improvement Overview and… Continue reading Shropshire’s Bare Cupboard or a Leadership Vacuum? The Reality of Our £130 Million Crisis

Summer Update

At the most recent full Shropshire Council, the most notable item on the agenda was the formal withdrawal of the County’s Local Plan. The Council has been grappling with significant issues in its planning framework: Formal Withdrawal of Local Plan: The draft Local Plan (2016-2038) is being formally withdrawn from examination following a recommendation from… Continue reading Summer Update

Thank you for your support!

Shropshire Council 2025 Election Results Last week, the results of the 2025 County Council results were announced. The full results can be found here: https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/elections-and-electoral-registration/voting-and-elections/local-elections-2025/unitary-results-1-may-2025/ I would like to thank everyone that lent me their vote and showed support or found time to talk to me during the election campaign. I am a resident of… Continue reading Thank you for your support!

Bradford Street, Shifnal and Car Parking

Bradford Street I have previously contacted Shropshire Council about parking around the Town and particularly in Bradford Street, near the co-op after complaints from residents. The signage indicating that it is a restricted area is too small and insufficient and really I would prefer double yellow lines there. Response from Shropshire Council: I understand the… Continue reading Bradford Street, Shifnal and Car Parking

Latest Updates and Issues Reported in Shifnal

Parking in Shifnal and Request for Double Yellow Lines At the Town Council meeting this week, it has been confirmed that the Town Council, who control that Aston Street card park at the back of the co-op, will be reviewing the parking there with a view to charging long-stay parking, to ensure if commuters do… Continue reading Latest Updates and Issues Reported in Shifnal

Liberal Democrats: threat to bankrupt Shropshire Council

The Shropshire Liberal Democrat group have repeatedly and vocally indicated that they are prepared to put Shropshire Council into insolvency. If the Lib Dems take control of Shropshire Council in May they intend to issue a Section 114 notice, effectively declaring the council bankrupt. The impact on residents will be big increases in Council Tax… Continue reading Liberal Democrats: threat to bankrupt Shropshire Council

Standing for Election for Shropshire County Council and Shifnal Town Council

I have been confirmed as a candidate for Shifnal South in the forthcoming Shropshire Council elections. It has been an honour to serve as a town and county councillor and if I am fortunate enough to be elected again, I will continue to fight for our green spaces, services, and infrastructure. As a Town councillor… Continue reading Standing for Election for Shropshire County Council and Shifnal Town Council

Update from Shropshire Council

Yesterday, (Thursday 27th February) I attended the Full Shropshire Council meeting at the Guild Hall building in Shrewsbury. I wanted to share some of the key news around finances and some good news on the Council’s statutory Adult Social Care Services, which make up the large and increasing proportion of the Council’s budget due to… Continue reading Update from Shropshire Council