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Paul Rogers

Local Democracy Reporter covering Shropshire

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Doctor suspended for not telling Shropshire hospital trust about his conviction for having a false passport

Doctor suspended for not telling Shropshire hospital trust about his conviction for having a false passport

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town Council objects to 210-home scheme

Shrewsbury Town Council objects to 210-home scheme

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire town council asked to rethink on extending car park charges

Shropshire town council asked to rethink on extending car park charges

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: More teenagers being treated for drugs and alcohol issues in Shropshire

More teenagers being treated for drugs and alcohol issues in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: 'Residents deserve reassurance': Shropshire Tories respond as council given permission to raise council tax by nine per cent

'Residents deserve reassurance': Shropshire Tories respond as council given permission to raise council tax by nine per cent

Supporting image for story: Decision date due on Government funding support for Shropshire Council

Decision date due on Government funding support for Shropshire Council

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury doctor who failed to provide documents gets year suspension

Shrewsbury doctor who failed to provide documents gets year suspension

Supporting image for story: 'I see light at the end of the tunnel but it's going to be hard work' says Shropshire Council's interim finance chief

'I see light at the end of the tunnel but it's going to be hard work' says Shropshire Council's interim finance chief

February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Church Stretton flood issues could be caused by sewers 'being overwhelmed'

Church Stretton flood issues could be caused by sewers 'being overwhelmed'

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council sets school admission arrangements for next two years

Shropshire Council sets school admission arrangements for next two years

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Labour councillors blast cost of living grant scheme

Shrewsbury Labour councillors blast cost of living grant scheme

Supporting image for story: Tribunal panel rules on doctor who went to prison for using false passport

Tribunal panel rules on doctor who went to prison for using false passport

Supporting image for story: Housing scheme for small north Shropshire village gets 'permission in principle'

Housing scheme for small north Shropshire village gets 'permission in principle'

Supporting image for story: New plans for 103 homes in Craven Arms

New plans for 103 homes in Craven Arms

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council 'unlikely' to be able to increase council tax above 4.99 per cent

Shropshire Council 'unlikely' to be able to increase council tax above 4.99 per cent

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council’s finances have worsened but 'can be managed'

Shropshire Council’s finances have worsened but 'can be managed'

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire town's council tax precept to increase by nearly 20 per cent

South Shropshire town's council tax precept to increase by nearly 20 per cent

Supporting image for story: Outline plans for 33 new homes in village near Shrewsbury

Outline plans for 33 new homes in village near Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Wem Town Council to raise precept to help support town's swimming pool

Wem Town Council to raise precept to help support town's swimming pool

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council’s risk management system is 'limited' - audit

Shropshire Council’s risk management system is 'limited' - audit

Supporting image for story: Plans for 300 new houses on edge of Shropshire town lodged

Plans for 300 new houses on edge of Shropshire town lodged

Supporting image for story: West Mercia Police officer faces a gross misconduct hearing over access to arrest records

West Mercia Police officer faces a gross misconduct hearing over access to arrest records

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Another meeting will be held to decide Shifnal’s precept after deadlock

Another meeting will be held to decide Shifnal’s precept after deadlock

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Split vote for Shropshire councillors over weekly food waste collection saga

Split vote for Shropshire councillors over weekly food waste collection saga

Supporting image for story: 'It’s been long overdue, but it’s now here and we’re really happy about it' - New bus service launches linking Whitchurch, Market Drayton and Wellington

'It’s been long overdue, but it’s now here and we’re really happy about it' - New bus service launches linking Whitchurch, Market Drayton and Wellington

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: Church Stretton precept rising by over eight per cent - here's why

Church Stretton precept rising by over eight per cent - here's why

January 30, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Ridiculous': Councillor hits out at the budget for her Shropshire town authority

'Ridiculous': Councillor hits out at the budget for her Shropshire town authority

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: Solar farm planned for near Bishop's Castle

Solar farm planned for near Bishop's Castle

Supporting image for story: Shropshire National Trust site gets permission for expansion

Shropshire National Trust site gets permission for expansion

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Doctor jailed for using false passport facing disclosure allegations

Doctor jailed for using false passport facing disclosure allegations

Supporting image for story: 14 new staff to be employed as Shrewsbury Town Council agrees to take on extra services

14 new staff to be employed as Shrewsbury Town Council agrees to take on extra services

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Environmental assessment not required for 350-home Oswestry scheme

Environmental assessment not required for 350-home Oswestry scheme

Supporting image for story: Thousands sign petition objecting to plans for huge 200k bird broiler unit on Shropshire and Staffordshire border

Thousands sign petition objecting to plans for huge 200k bird broiler unit on Shropshire and Staffordshire border

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire pension fund’s investment in 'genocide-linked firms' under scrutiny

Shropshire pension fund’s investment in 'genocide-linked firms' under scrutiny

January 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bosses 'in the dark' over Healthwatch abolition plans in Shropshire

Bosses 'in the dark' over Healthwatch abolition plans in Shropshire

January 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council to decide whether to set up dedicated fraud team

Shropshire Council to decide whether to set up dedicated fraud team

Supporting image for story: Planning charge under scrutiny in Shropshire

Planning charge under scrutiny in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Fears children will have nowhere to learn to swim if Shrewsbury pool closes

Fears children will have nowhere to learn to swim if Shrewsbury pool closes

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire highways chief defends winter preparedness plan amid criticism

Shropshire highways chief defends winter preparedness plan amid criticism

Supporting image for story: Devolution and partnership causes confusion in Shropshire

Devolution and partnership causes confusion in Shropshire

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Council tax being reduced in Bishop’s Castle - full details here

Council tax being reduced in Bishop’s Castle - full details here

Supporting image for story: Temporary finance director joins Shropshire Council amid cash woes

Temporary finance director joins Shropshire Council amid cash woes

Supporting image for story: Plans granted for nine homes near Ellesmere

Plans granted for nine homes near Ellesmere

Supporting image for story: Much Wenlock precept to increase - here's by how much

Much Wenlock precept to increase - here's by how much

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Former kitchen furniture shop to turn into motorcycle showroom

Former kitchen furniture shop to turn into motorcycle showroom

Supporting image for story: Expansion plans for Shrewsbury's Attingham Park recommended for approval

Expansion plans for Shrewsbury's Attingham Park recommended for approval

Supporting image for story: How much commissioners will cost Shropshire Council

How much commissioners will cost Shropshire Council

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Patronising and condescending' - Ellesmere councillor criticises devolution plans

'Patronising and condescending' - Ellesmere councillor criticises devolution plans

Supporting image for story: Oswestry Lib Dems accused of smirking at former Tory councillor amid heated meeting

Oswestry Lib Dems accused of smirking at former Tory councillor amid heated meeting

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere Town Council criticises tourism plan for Shropshire

Ellesmere Town Council criticises tourism plan for Shropshire