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February Update for Shifnal

Market Place, Shifnal I thought I would provide you with an update on 22 Market Place.  We understand that the financial company that manages the pension fund that part owns the building has now completed an enforced sale procedure and have placed the property on the market with a local estate agent (Fields of Shifnal)… Continue reading February Update for Shifnal

Update from recent Shifnal Town Council Estates Committee

This week I attended STC’s Estates Committee meeting. The main areas for discussion were over a new memorial garden, allotments and burial charges. Memorial Garden A proposal was received from a member of the Shifnal Town Council staff, to develop a memorial garden facility at Innage Road. The committee are also considering the proposal from… Continue reading Update from recent Shifnal Town Council Estates Committee

Charging Points and Other Facilities

On Street Charging Points Shropshire Council made an announcement 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 Saving Trust. This… Continue reading Charging Points and Other Facilities

November Update

Update on Shifnal Medical Practice Dr Rashpal Bhachu has kindly provided the following comments and images for the new medical practice in Shifnal: Contractors are now in place and the project team are finalizing paperwork and should have everything signed early this week. However, diggers have already arrived on site (14th November) and materials have… Continue reading November Update

On Street Charging Points

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

Various updates for residents of Shifnal, Tong and Albrighton

Update on Town Centre Improvements I recently received an update on the Town Centre improvements from the project manager at Shropshire Council: With regards to the Christmas poles and hanging baskets, I am advised that they are all due for delivery, particularly the Christmas poles. There isn’t a specific date but the Council will be… Continue reading Various updates for residents of Shifnal, Tong and Albrighton

Policing in the district, Town Centre and Swimming Pool

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

Police Base

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

January 2022 Update

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