Shropshire news

Shropshire Council makes strong progress following LGA Corporate Peer Challenge

30-06-2026 18:12 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk

Shropshire Council has made “significant strides” in the last 10 months, according to a new report from the Local Government Association (LGA), following a progress review visit in May 2026.
The review looked at how the council has responded to recommendations made in the original Corporate Peer Challenge (CPC) report published in July 2025. During their visit on 12 May, the peer team met with councillors, officers and partners, and assessed the council&rsqu

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Still time for people and businesses to help shape Shropshire’s next Local Plan

30-06-2026 15:51 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk

Shropshire residents, businesses and other interested parties are being urged to help shape Shropshire Council’s next Local Plan before a consultation ends on 15 July.
The consultation began on 20 May [2026] and so far around 450 people and businesses have shared their thoughts, with dozens of people attending a series of 11 drop-in events held across the county to find out more.
Shropshire’s key planning document, the next Local Plan will look ahead to 2046. The ongoing ‘scopi

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Report to set out options for future of former Shropshire Council HQ in Shrewsbury

30-06-2026 15:33 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk

A report setting out options for the future of Shirehall, Shropshire Council’s former headquarters in Shrewsbury, will be considered at a special meeting of Cabinet on Tuesday 14 July 2026.
The report will ask Cabinet to consider the future of the building and site, taking into account the cost of keeping the largely empty building secure, previous proposals for the site, and the findings of an independent review and most importantly the council’s current financial positio

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Summer Sizzle BBQs heat up the courtyard at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

30-06-2026 13:31 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is bringing the taste of summer to the town centre with the launch of its relaxed and sociable Summer Sizzle BBQs, set in the museum’s cool courtyard.
The BBQ Grill & Chill will take place on Saturday 4 and Saturday 11 July 2026, from 12.00pm to 3.00pm. Visitors are invited to drop in, unwind and enjoy a freshly prepared barbecue in a unique heritage setting.
Perfect for families, friends and anyone looking to make the most of the warmer months, the

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Shropshire Council celebrates co-production

30-06-2026 10:31 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk

Shropshire Council has celebrated the important role of co-production, participation, engagement and collaboration in shaping better, more inclusive services across the county.
The council’s recent Co-production Celebration brought together people with lived experience, carers, staff, partners and community organisations to recognise the progress made over the past year and look ahead to future work.
Co-production means people who use services, carers, families, communities and professiona

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