Author: edwardbird

A reminder, if you haven’t already done so, to complete the The Hem, Nedge Lane, Public Consultation. T & W Council’s request for public opinion on the plans for The Hem has now been extended to 28th August. The site includes grade 3 agricultural land. The Local Plan gives a commitment to protect quality agricultural… Continue reading Only a few days to complete Telford and Wrekin’s consultation on the Hem

Shropshire Council have recently published the Regulation 18: Pre-Submission Draft of the Shropshire Local Plan 2016 to 2038 (August 2020) which can be viewed here. The document is 341 pages long but there are a few sections that are of significant interest to the residents of the Shifnal South and Cosford district. Firstly, given that… Continue reading Shropshire Council’s Draft of the Shropshire Local Plan 2016 to 2038 – August 2020

I’m attending the Donington with Boscobel council meeting tonight via Zoom , email me at ebirdshropshire@gmail.com if there any issues in the parish you want raising. http://www.doningtonwithboscobelpc.org.uk/community/donington-with-boscobel-parish-council-12705/home

Whilst most people are staying at home, safe, council business is still going on in the background as you’d expect. The leader of Shropshire Council, Peter Nutting, is meeting with MPs every fortnight mostly about   health issues such as PPE and more recently largely about finance or lack of it. He also has a… Continue reading Update May 2020

I am going to run a Council surgery via Zoom on Sunday at the 11 am – 12 using Zoom. I don’t know how well it will work but you are welcome to join if you have any issues you want to raise. Edward Bird is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Edward… Continue reading Council Surgery

Today I attended the full Shropshire Council meeting at Shirehall in Shrewsbury. Under an agenda item related to Council finances I suggested that the proposed 3,000 house development planned at junction 3 of the M54 will create an additional burden on the Council at a time when the council is looking to make cuts in… Continue reading Hopefully good news on Junction 3

Last night I attended Donington with Boscobel Parish Council at the The Red House in Albrighton.  On the agenda were the usual items found in practically all parish and town councils, planning applications, finance and spending. One of the main points of discussion though was the flooding around Albrighton which has blighted the village for… Continue reading Donington with Boscobel Parish Council

Today, I will be attending the parade and remembrance service at St. Andrews church, Shifnal. I was very proud to be invited to take part in the parade last year, led by former and current servicemen and women. It was a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by others for our freedom and a caution… Continue reading Remembrance Service

For those of you that use social media, I’m available on Facebook, Twitter and now Instagram: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/edwardbirdshrop/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EdwardBirdShrop Instagram https://www.instagram.com/edbirdshropshire/ You can also reach me via email at ebirdshropshire@gmail.com

Today, myself and Cllr. Kevin Turley met with Peter Nutting (leader of Shropshire Council), Steve Davenport (cabinet member for highways) and two officers, including the interim Head of Highways at Shropshire Council. We showed them around Shifnal and Sheriffhales, pointing out various ongoing problems with roads and buildings: Aston Street car park and the poor… Continue reading Highways and other issues