Author: edwardbird

Update on Shifnal Medical Practice Dr Rashpal Bhachu has kindly provided the following comments and images for the new medical practice in Shifnal: Winter Warm Hubs As many residents will be aware the impact of the cost of living crisis is having a dramatic effect on many households with people having to make difficult decisions… Continue reading November Update

You may be aware that Shropshire Council made an announcement last week  in respect of a successful bid for Government funding which has secured the Council almost £902, 940 to install more on-street electric vehicle charging points across the county.  The grant award came from the ‘Office for Zero Emission Vehicles’, with support of the Energy… Continue reading On Street Charging Points

Update on Town Centre Improvements I recently received an update on the Town Centre improvements from the project manager at Shropshire Council: Programmed resurfacing work, Station Road, Albrighton Shropshire Council are currently planning work for next financial year (2023-2024). The Station Road, Albrighton site has been identified via a combination of local engineering judgment and asset… Continue reading Various updates for residents of Shifnal, Tong and Albrighton

West Mercia Police Based in Shifnal You may be aware that West Mercia police are now officially based once again in Shifnal (located in the Community Hub in Shifnal, at the rear of the library). This will benefit Shifnal, Tong, Donington and Albrighton tremendously. I am already seeing regular foot patrols occurring locally, and police… Continue reading Policing in the district, Town Centre and Swimming Pool

Last night I attended Shifnal Town Council’s Annual Town Meeting for Shifnal, at Shifnal Village Hall. The meeting was held by the Town’s Mayor, Paul Williams and featured contributions from community groups and West Mercia’s Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion. Mr. Campion talked about his role as PCC, recruitment of additional officers and detectives… Continue reading Police Base

Provision of Wheeled Bins for Kerbside Recycling of Plastic, Metal and Glass Recycling At the most recent Shropshire Full Council meeting (13th January), a motion was passed for the Provision of Wheeled Bins for Kerbside Recycling of Plastic, Metal and Glass Recycling (agenda: https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/documents/g4570/Agenda%20frontsheet%2013th-Jan-2022%2010.00%20Council.pdf?T=0) This was a manifesto commitment last year, and was supported by… Continue reading January 2022 Update

Today I attended the full Shropshire Council meeting at Theatre Severn. On the agenda was a vote to send Shropshire Council’s local plan on to an independent planning inspector. I had previously spoken to Councillor Ed Potter and the leader of Shropshire Council about my concerns about the plan and its effect on Shifnal. I… Continue reading Shropshire Council Vote on Local Plan

Once again, I would like to thank everyone for their support during the campaign and for lending me their vote. I have completed an induction this week and will continue to work with other County, Town and Parish Councillors to improve the area. The previous leader of Shropshire Council, Peter Nutting, lost his seat during… Continue reading Shropshire and Town Councils

I have again this week received a lot of correspondence regarding local issues including highways, lighting, and maintenance of green spaces. If you want to report a matter directly to me, please contact me at ebirdshropshire@gmail.com. Issues Reported I reported a broken utility cover in Station Road, Albrighton following a post on Facebook.  I am… Continue reading Local Updates from Shifnal, Tong and Albrighton