As your local Conservative representative for Shifnal South on both the Town and County Councils, and as a fellow resident of our town, I wanted to provide a comprehensive update on several pressing matters affecting us locally and across Shropshire. Local Matters in Shifnal Tackling Grass Maintenance and Weeds I know many of you are… Continue reading July Update: Standing Up for Shifnal South and Tackling the County’s Finances
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Navigating Shropshire’s Financial Issues: An Update from the Finance Scrutiny Committee
As your County Councillor for Shifnal, I recently attended the Finance and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on June 8th, 2026. This meeting provided a critical look at where Shropshire Council stands following a very challenging 2025/26 financial year and what the path looks like for the year ahead. The 2025/26 Financial Outturn The… Continue reading Navigating Shropshire’s Financial Issues: An Update from the Finance Scrutiny Committee
May Update on Council Matters
Shropshire Council Meetings I attended both Cabinet and Full Council this month. Proceedings began with the reappointment of the Chair and a formal welcome for Tanya Miles as the new Chief Executive. Halesfield Recycling Centre I read out a question on behalf of Cllr Paul Williamson, Mayor of Shifnal Town Council, and then asked follow-up… Continue reading May Update on Council Matters
Liberal Democrat Mismanagement Pushes Shropshire to the Brink
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
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
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
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
Standing for Election for Shropshire County Council and Shifnal Town Council
I have been confirmed as a candidate for Shifnal South in the forthcoming Shropshire Council elections. It has been an honour to serve as a town and county councillor and if I am fortunate enough to be elected again, I will continue to fight for our green spaces, services, and infrastructure. As a Town councillor… Continue reading Standing for Election for Shropshire County Council and Shifnal Town Council
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
Edward Bird - Councillor for Shifnal South and Cosford 