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Closure of A495 Whittington Road.🚧 From 7 September for approx. seven weeks a section of the A495 Whittington Road will...
02/09/2026

Closure of A495 Whittington Road.

🚧 From 7 September for approx. seven weeks a section of the A495 Whittington Road will be closed from the junction of Garrison Avenue up to the junction with Whittington Roundabout (A5).

The road closure will be in place to enable construction of a new vehicular and pedestrian access into the Artillery Point development together with associated road improvements and resurfacing.

👷‍♂️ The work is being carried out by Read Construction.

During the closure a signed diversion route will be in place via Gobowen. Access for pedestrians and neighbouring properties will be maintained.

❗ Read Construction say:

“We appreciate that these works may cause some inconvenience to local residents, businesses and road users. The safety of residents, road users and our workforce is our priority, and we will continue to monitor the traffic management arrangements throughout the works to minimise disruption.”

A former derelict bank in the heart of Bridgnorth has been transformed into a thriving bakery and community hub, thanks ...
02/09/2026

A former derelict bank in the heart of Bridgnorth has been transformed into a thriving bakery and community hub, thanks to the determination of a local business owner and support from grant funding programmes.

For more than 30 years, baker John Powers has built his career on producing high-quality bread and baked goods. In 2025, he and his partner Fiona took the bold decision to move Catherine’s Bakery from its smaller premises into a vacant former bank on Bridgnorth High Street.

Today, the building is once again bustling with activity. Customers can buy freshly baked bread, rolls and cakes while watching them being made on-site, creating a unique experience that has helped the independent business grow and attract visitors from across the region.

The ambitious move was supported by two grants: a £10,000 Small Equipment Grant alongside a £55,000 grant from the West Midlands Growth Programme both funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, each of which contributed towards 50% of the total costs. The funding helped cover renovation work and the purchase of equipment needed to transform the building into a working bakery and retail space.

Learn more in our newsroom on Linktree. Link in bio.

Help protect your child this coming winter. The flu vaccine is a quick and simple way to help reduce the risk of serious...
02/09/2026

Help protect your child this coming winter.

The flu vaccine is a quick and simple way to help reduce the risk of serious illness and protect children, families and communities.

Look out for the flu vaccine consent form and complete it when it arrives.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/wFWZv

Do you care for a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?Between September and Dec...
01/09/2026

Do you care for a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Between September and December we're hosting a series of SEND Meet & Chat Family Drop-Ins at locations across Shropshire. They're an opportunity for you to ask questions and get practical advice from professionals who understand your family's experience.

Join us in Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton and Oswestry on selected dates between 8 September and 3 December.

Free to attend and no booking required.

❗ FREE repairs at your local repair cafe this month.Got broken items at home? Don't throw them away - bring them to your...
01/09/2026

❗ FREE repairs at your local repair cafe this month.

Got broken items at home? Don't throw them away - bring them to your local repair cafe.

🪛 The skilled volunteers will do their best to fix your small household electricals, toys, clothing, jewellery, textiles and general small mechanical items - completely free of charge.

There's more info on our website (link in comments).

🚌 New Ellesmere to Wem bus service starts today.The new 508 bus service began operating today (Tuesday 1 Sept). Rosie Ra...
01/09/2026

🚌 New Ellesmere to Wem bus service starts today.

The new 508 bus service began operating today (Tuesday 1 Sept). Rosie Radford (councillor for Ellesmere Urban) and David Walker (councillor for Whittington) were among the first passengers.

Operated by Lakeside Coaches six days a week the new service will make it much easier for people to visit both towns.

ℹ️ For more info and a timetable, visit the Lakeside website.

Need help getting the council services that matter to you? Come and meet our friendly advisors for face-to-face advice. ...
28/08/2026

Need help getting the council services that matter to you? Come and meet our friendly advisors for face-to-face advice. We can help you access Shropshire Council services like:

✅ Blue Badge Applications
✅ Concessionary Travel
✅ Council Tax support
✅ Housing Benefit
✅ Crisis Resilience Fund
✅ Welfare Support
✅ Housing Options
✅ Parking
✅ Waste

❗ IMPORTANT: If you can, please bring any relevant paperwork and reference numbers that you have, along with your national insurance number, proof of ID and address if making a new application. It'll just help us to get the service you need quicker and easier.

This week, you can find the Shropshire Local team here:

Tuesday 1 September – Whitchurch Library, St Mary’s Arcade, High Street SY13 1AX
Thursday 3 September – Oswestry Library, Arthur Street SY11 1JN
Thursday 3 September – Bishop’s Castle, Enterprise House, Station Street SY9 5AQ

For more dates and locations, visit: https://orlo.uk/EFyND

You can also find us at The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, weekdays between 9.30am and 5pm: https://orlo.uk/upRji

And at Ludlow Library, weekdays (except Thursday) between 9.30am and 5pm: https://orlo.uk/BuEBy

We look forward to seeing you!

UPDATE FROM SEVERN TRENTWe've received an important update regarding Severn Trent's ongoing overnight surveys along the ...
28/08/2026

UPDATE FROM SEVERN TRENT

We've received an important update regarding Severn Trent's ongoing overnight surveys along the riverside in Shrewsbury, between English Bridge and Greyfriars Bridge.

Severn Trent say:

Thank you to everyone for your patience while we continue our overnight surveys along the riverside in Shrewsbury. Due to some additional work being required on site, we now need a little more time to complete our surveys between English Bridge and Greyfriars Bridge.

The temporary closure of this section of towpath will therefore remain in place until Friday 4 September 2026.

We're pleased that disruption has remained minimal so far, and we'd like to thank residents, businesses and towpath users for their understanding while this important work takes place.

These surveys will help us better understand the local network, plan future improvements and continue protecting the River Severn for the community 💧

✅ No impact to your water or wastewater services
✅ Work taking place overnight where possible
✅ Site signage updated with the revised completion date

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to reopening the route as soon as this phase of work is complete.

Closure of Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury - an update.The gas leak found near Whitemere Road on Wednesday has now been ...
28/08/2026

Closure of Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury - an update.

The gas leak found near Whitemere Road on Wednesday has now been fixed and the road is set to reopen from 4pm today.

ℹ️ Cadent's gas main work will continue under a lane closure until Tuesday (1 September) as planned.

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