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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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
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
Update from Shropshire Council
Yesterday, (Thursday 27th February) I attended the Full Shropshire Council meeting at the Guild Hall building in Shrewsbury. I wanted to share some of the key news around finances and some good news on the Council’s statutory Adult Social Care Services, which make up the large and increasing proportion of the Council’s budget due to… Continue reading Update from Shropshire Council
Government Overhaul of Local Councils
Hello everyone. Firstly, I hope you have all had a peaceful Christmas with family and friends and I wish you a very happy new year. Local Council Update: What’s Happening? I wanted to keep you in the loop about some substantial changes coming down the road, and what it might mean for our community. Big… Continue reading Government Overhaul of Local Councils
Edward Bird - Councillor for Shifnal South and Cosford 