Shrewsbury And Atcham Borough Council news


Rules may lead to fine for Shrewsbury dog owners

Dog owners could be forced to put their pets on leads when walking on council-owned land in Shrewsbury.


Shrewsbury MP calls for return of borough status

Shrewsbury’s MP today launched a campaign to get the town’s lost “borough” status returned – claiming a part of its history had been eroded.


Couple lose battle to stay at eco-home

A Shropshire couple have lost a High Court bid to be allowed to remain living in a caravan on their eco-friendly farm.


Council man dies, aged 83

The first chief executive of Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council has died at home at the age of 83.


Councillor replaced on committee roles

A former deputy leader of Shropshire Council has been forced further out into the cold at the Shirehall after being replaced on a series of committees.


Fresh uproar over artwork

Fresh controversy has erupted over a sculpture in Shrewsbury celebrating Charles Darwin. But what do you think of Quantum Leap?


Talks due on fate of riverside buildings

Fresh talks are due to be held over the future of two of Shrewsbury’s most historic riverside buildings amid calls for compulsory purchase orders to be served on the owners of the properties.


Persian restaurant a first for county

A historic restaurant which has lain empty for years is poised to reopen as Shropshire’s first Persian restaurant following a £50,000 refit, it emerged today.


Authority’s party costs hit £15,500

Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council has spent more than 20 times the amount of any other council in Shropshire on parties and ceremonies to mark the end of the authority.


Prince Edward makes visit to Shrewsbury

Photos from Prince Edward’s whistle-stop tour of Shrewsbury.


Councillor calls for action on eyesores

The Stew and the Old Maltings once stood among the most prominent of Shrewsbury’s riverside buildings, but they are now falling into rack and ruin.

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