The latest meeting of the Shropshire Full Council on February 26, 2026, served as a grim confirmation of the managed decline currently overseen by the Liberal Democrat administration. Against a backdrop of a declared financial emergency, the administration pushed through a staggering 8.99% council tax hike—a move described as a shake-down of residents already struggling with the… Continue reading Liberal Democrat Mismanagement Pushes Shropshire to the Brink
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February 2026 Updates
Shifnal Town Councillors’ Surgery I attended the monthly Shifnal Town Councillors’ Surgery at the library from 10am – 12 last Saturday (21st February). Unfortunately we only had one resident contacting us. He asked about the Aston Street car park and wanted to know when we would start charging for commuters to use it. We agreed… Continue reading February 2026 Updates
Shifnal Town Council Precept
Last night (30th January 2026) I attended the monthly Shifnal Town Council meeting. A proposal was made to increase Shifnal Town Council’s precept to pay for devolved maintenance of (mainly) the Town centre. The proposal was for a 16.71% increase in precept from £159.94 on a Band D property to £186.67. For transparency, I voted… Continue reading Shifnal Town Council Precept
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: I made the following statement about the withdrawal: “Thank you chair, Councillor Ed Bird, Shifnal South. We are disappointed that… 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
Shifnal Youth Club
Please sign the petition for ‘Shifnal Youth Club’ on the Bridgnorth Road near Shifnal: https://chng.it/XGDGGhPzdb Many of you will be familiar with the white building near the mini island on the Bridgnorth Road. Known as the youth club, however it has been used by a variety of local groups over the years. The land is… Continue reading Shifnal Youth Club
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
Edward Bird - Councillor for Shifnal South and Cosford 