Maintenance of Shifnal Town Centre Shropshire Council’s drainage cleansing team have been working in Shifnal this week to cleanse the drainage channels in Cheapside and Market Place.  All channels are now clear of detritus and are functioning as designed with no other issues reported. It should be noted that Shropshire Council are responsible for the… Continue reading Council Matters

I have had some feedback from officers regarding upkeep and maintenance of the Town Centre of Shifnal: “Thank you for contacting us with the above numbered enquiry regarding the weed growth in the new paved areas of Shifnal. I visited the site on Thursday of last week as I had received a number of complaints… Continue reading Shifnal Town Centre Maintenance

On Street Charging Points Central government is investing heavily in the installation of charging points (CP’s) for electric vehicles. The council, with its charge point operator Connected Kerb are currently installing around 270 points, as part of the first phase of supported funding. For Shifnal these locations have been selected: The Government has recently announced… Continue reading Updates from Shropshire Council

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

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

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

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