I have received a lot of correspondence regarding local issues including highways, lighting, litter, and maintenance of green spaces. I’ve tried to include as many of them as I can here. If you want to report a matter directly to me, please contact me at ebirdshropshire@gmail.com. Issues Raised in Shifnal Fly tipping near the layby… Continue reading Local Issues in Shifnal and Albrighton, Bus Services and a Buildings Update

Properties in Shifnal Many residents have expressed concern at the run-down state of some properties around Shifnal, some in prominent positions, most notably the property at 22 Market Place, next to Blue florists. Below, I have shared some of the properties that were collated and sent to me by the editor of Shifnal Parish Magazine. … Continue reading Listed Buildings, Flood Works in Albrighton, Boscobel House

About me: I have been a County Councillor since July 2018 following the sad passing of Stuart West. Since that time, I have also been a member of Shifnal Town Council, as well as a member of its employment committee and movement management committee. I have also attended Tong parish and Donington with Boscobel parish… Continue reading Ed Bird, standing for Shifnal South and Cosford

Shifnal Town Centre Improvements There has been some miscommunication and confusion regarding the Town Centre Improvement Scheme for Shifnal.  I hope that the following statements help residents in gaining further understanding of the project and why it is good for Shifnal. The Shifnal Town Centre Improvement Scheme has been in planning stages since 2013/2014, circa… Continue reading Shifnal Town Centre Improvements

    The Town Council received a message from contractors working on behalf of Severn Trent Water, giving notification of the planned water main works, which are due to commence the beginning of April 2021. They plan to undertake this work under four phases in and around Shifnal TF11. Below are the approximate dates, location and… Continue reading Further information on water main works likely to cause traffic disruption in Shifnal

Update on roadworks in Victoria Road, Shifnal Residents of Shifnal will be acutely aware of the disruption being caused in the Town Centre due to road works taking place in Victoria Road.  The Town Mayor, Councillor Harrop contacted Shropshire Council on behalf of the residents of Shifnal who have suffered horrendous traffic disruption The work… Continue reading Traffic disruption and council meetings

Policing and Shifnal and the District This week I discussed policing in Shifnal and Albrighton with the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia, John-Paul Campion.  The police station in Shifnal has been closed since 2013 under Mr. Campion’s independent predecessor.  Shifnal Town Council purchased the property and have refurbished it for lease to local… Continue reading Local Policing, COVID testing and issues raised by residents

Local Plan Review Timelines The local plan review (Shropshire) timetable approved and updated by SC’s Cabinet on 8th March 2021 is set out below ( https://shropshire.gov.uk/planning-policy/local-planning/local-plan-review/ ). As you will be aware, the land at Junction 3 of the M54 near Tong is NOT part of Shropshire Council’s local plan (despite what some councillors in the Black Country… Continue reading Local Plan Review Timelines, Project Gigabit, Vaccinations

Local Highways I was contacted by a resident about the state of Upton Lane.  Work has been done to improve the road which is pleasing, however, I have received complaints about the piecemeal patching and rate of repairs of the road, stating that, in their opinion it needs complete reconstruction. I contacted the interim Head… Continue reading Local Updates, Highways, Planning and Drainage