110,000 people now vaccinated More than 110,000 people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have now received the COVID-19 vaccine. Over 95% of people over the age of 75 84% of people aged between 70-75 Shropshire is still on track to vaccinate everyone in the first four priority groups. Over the coming weeks, vaccinations will start… Continue reading Shropshire coronavirus latest

A mobile coronavirus testing unit is coming to Shifnal. Testing will be available from Monday February 1 at the following location: ASTON STREET CAR PARK, SHIFNAL, TF11 8DW The site will be open for tests for attendees from 10am – 3pm Testing is available for anyone who has one of the main of COVID-19 symptoms,… Continue reading Coronavirus testing in Shifnal

I have, over the past weeks and months received questions via the mail, email and online forums including Facebook regarding future housing development on green belt land in the district but particularly in Shifnal. From the very outset of these proposals, when myself and other Town Councillors met with officers from Shropshire Council, over a… Continue reading Future Housing Development on Green Belt Land

I wanted to share with you some correspondence that I have received from our MP in the House of Commons, Mark Pritchard MP, as my previous updates on these matters had been from the County perspective rather than our local constituency. Government and Local NHS Covid-19 Response In their response to the Covid-19 outbreak, Ministers… Continue reading Further Updates on COVID and Business Support

Shropshire Council had published the Regulation 19: pre-submission draft of the Shropshire Local Plan and its supporting documents to invite representations from all parties on compliance with all legal requirements, including the duty to co-operate, and soundness. Representations previously had to be made by 5pm on Friday 5 February 2021. However I’m pleased to report that the final stage… Continue reading Extension to section 19 consultation

We have recently received an update from the Director of Public Health in Shropshire. Shifnal has one of the highest rates of infection of COVID in Shropshire, above Telford and only second to Wem. Therefore it is vital that we continue to observe government guidelines, socially distance and continue to take precautions in order to… Continue reading Local COVID Update in Shifnal

Shropshire Council Cabinet met on Monday 18th January. Several questions were submitted by members of the public and also council members. https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/documents/g4147/Public%20reports%20pack%2018th-Jan-2021%2013.00%20Cabinet.pdf?T=10 Question from Cllr Ed Bird“Regarding the regulation 19 pre-submission draft of the Shropshire Local Plan 2016-2038, I would like to reiterate the points made in the letter addressed to Edward West, Principal Planning… Continue reading Cabinet and SITs Costs

Yesterday evening I attended two Shifnal Town Council Committee meetings via Zoom: Employment Committee. Given the nature of the meeting I cannot discuss details of this meeting, other than to say we as members have concerns and are monitoring the welfare of council staff during this COVID lockdown. Movement Management Advisory Committee. The other members… Continue reading Town Council Committees

The council resumed last week after the Christmas break and understandably, a lot of time has been spent chasing the CCG and NHS to get Covid vaccines more widely available. The leader of Shropshire Council has had two meetings with the CCG and NHS partners and with the Shropshire MPs, as well as meetings with… Continue reading COVID 19 Vaccines

This week I attended parish and Shropshire council meetings. On Monday 14th I attended the Donington with Boscobel parish council meeting where concerns were raised about flooding in Long Lane and environmental health issues amongst other things. We also discussed the development of Boscobel House and I have contacted officers to expedite their planning application… Continue reading December Update for Shifnal South and Cosford