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Paul Rogers

Local Democracy Reporter covering Shropshire

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans to turn lock-up office in Craven Arms into house

Plans to turn lock-up office in Craven Arms into house

Supporting image for story: Plans lodged for 42 new houses near Whitchurch

Plans lodged for 42 new houses near Whitchurch

July 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Controversial Shrewsbury North West Relief Road costs unveiled - amid questions on whether Shropshire Council will have to pay the money back to the Government

Controversial Shrewsbury North West Relief Road costs unveiled - amid questions on whether Shropshire Council will have to pay the money back to the Government

July 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Whistleblowing reports to Shropshire Council increase

Whistleblowing reports to Shropshire Council increase

July 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire’s Local Plan formally withdrawn - but plans to start a new one in motion

Shropshire’s Local Plan formally withdrawn - but plans to start a new one in motion

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: The Script light up Ludlow Castle with an extra special night for one starstruck fan

Review: The Script light up Ludlow Castle with an extra special night for one starstruck fan

Supporting image for story: Extra £1.3 million to be spent on Ludlow biochar scheme as budget increase approved

Extra £1.3 million to be spent on Ludlow biochar scheme as budget increase approved

Supporting image for story: Controversial gypsy/traveller site near Telford approved despite residents' concerns

Controversial gypsy/traveller site near Telford approved despite residents' concerns

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal councillors' campaign to prevent further road deaths after tragic deaths of three youths in crash

Shifnal councillors' campaign to prevent further road deaths after tragic deaths of three youths in crash

July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Extension of quarry near Bridgnorth recommended for approval

Extension of quarry near Bridgnorth recommended for approval

Supporting image for story: I saw firsthand the multi-purpose 'Multihog' machines speeding up Shropshire Council's war on potholes

I saw firsthand the multi-purpose 'Multihog' machines speeding up Shropshire Council's war on potholes

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Call to remove old road signs 'blighting Shropshire's verges'

Call to remove old road signs 'blighting Shropshire's verges'

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council's green waste subscription could be scrutinised

Shropshire Council's green waste subscription could be scrutinised

Supporting image for story: Campaigner for new pump track in Oswestry says similar facility helped save his life

Campaigner for new pump track in Oswestry says similar facility helped save his life

July 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Process for new Shropshire CAMHS contract underway

Process for new Shropshire CAMHS contract underway

Supporting image for story: Calls to make Oswestry a pilot for 20mph limits

Calls to make Oswestry a pilot for 20mph limits

Supporting image for story: I tried Shrewsbury's £2 park-and-ride and found plenty to like - but some areas for improvement

I tried Shrewsbury's £2 park-and-ride and found plenty to like - but some areas for improvement

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's orthopaedic hospital comes bottom of treatment waiting list ranking

Shropshire's orthopaedic hospital comes bottom of treatment waiting list ranking

Supporting image for story: Shoppers weigh in on plans for new Lidl in Shrewsbury

Shoppers weigh in on plans for new Lidl in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council warns of constraints on tackling 'inconsiderate parking'

Shropshire Council warns of constraints on tackling 'inconsiderate parking'

July 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Bread this year – next year cake' cash-strapped Shropshire Council promises residents as it aims to save millions

'Bread this year – next year cake' cash-strapped Shropshire Council promises residents as it aims to save millions

Supporting image for story: 'Penis-shaped' 250-home scheme in Telford passed

'Penis-shaped' 250-home scheme in Telford passed

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: New details of 1,400-home scheme that could be coming to Shrewsbury

New details of 1,400-home scheme that could be coming to Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Ludlow café's reopening after being gutted by fire 'delayed' as work paused

Ludlow café's reopening after being gutted by fire 'delayed' as work paused

July 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council ordered to pay more than £3,000 to mother for how it handled her child's education plan

Shropshire Council ordered to pay more than £3,000 to mother for how it handled her child's education plan

Supporting image for story: New track proposal for Ludlow Christmas tree firm aims for 'safer' access

New track proposal for Ludlow Christmas tree firm aims for 'safer' access

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Permission sought for new gypsy/traveller site near Whitchurch

Permission sought for new gypsy/traveller site near Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Former North Shropshire hotel could be converted into 18 'affordable homes' under new plans

Former North Shropshire hotel could be converted into 18 'affordable homes' under new plans

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Petition for skateboard and pump track facility in Oswestry to be heard by council

Petition for skateboard and pump track facility in Oswestry to be heard by council

July 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'There were unacceptable delays' - Shropshire Council apologises for how it handled complaint

'There were unacceptable delays' - Shropshire Council apologises for how it handled complaint

July 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire council branded 'self-serving despot corporation' in complaint shared with officials

Shropshire council branded 'self-serving despot corporation' in complaint shared with officials

Supporting image for story: 'Unacceptable, unsustainable' - Stark warning in Shropshire Council’s latest financial forecast

'Unacceptable, unsustainable' - Stark warning in Shropshire Council’s latest financial forecast

Supporting image for story: Up to 1,400 new homes planned for Shrewsbury in 'significant' development

Up to 1,400 new homes planned for Shrewsbury in 'significant' development

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Campaigners 'devastated' by Shropdoc decision

Campaigners 'devastated' by Shropdoc decision

Supporting image for story: Telecare charge backed by Shropshire Council committee

Telecare charge backed by Shropshire Council committee

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oswestry apartment plans approved despite objections

Oswestry apartment plans approved despite objections

Supporting image for story: Consultation opens on new Lidl store in Shrewsbury

Consultation opens on new Lidl store in Shrewsbury

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for new A49 roundabout withdrawn

Plans for new A49 roundabout withdrawn

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire farmer's plan to turn hop store into farm shop gets green light

South Shropshire farmer's plan to turn hop store into farm shop gets green light

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Poultry farm near Whitchurch granted permission for solar array

Poultry farm near Whitchurch granted permission for solar array

Supporting image for story: 'No quick fix' to solving homes crisis says Shropshire housing association chief

'No quick fix' to solving homes crisis says Shropshire housing association chief

Supporting image for story: Money still being spent on North West Relief Road project - despite pause

Money still being spent on North West Relief Road project - despite pause

Supporting image for story: 'Can you please speak up?' - Improvements to sound quality debated by Ludlow councillors to 'enhance accessibility'

'Can you please speak up?' - Improvements to sound quality debated by Ludlow councillors to 'enhance accessibility'

June 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fly-tipping hotspot in Oswestry dubbed 'worst in town' finally cleared

Fly-tipping hotspot in Oswestry dubbed 'worst in town' finally cleared

Supporting image for story: Shropshire fire chief 'looking forward' to inspector’s next visit after improvements to service

Shropshire fire chief 'looking forward' to inspector’s next visit after improvements to service

June 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tories 'disappointed' with Shropshire Council's decision to pause North West Relief Road project

Tories 'disappointed' with Shropshire Council's decision to pause North West Relief Road project

Supporting image for story: New £1,500 fee agreed as Ludlow's collapsed wall issue rumbles on

New £1,500 fee agreed as Ludlow's collapsed wall issue rumbles on

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans lodged for new banners at Subway sandwich shop at Whitchurch service station

Plans lodged for new banners at Subway sandwich shop at Whitchurch service station

Supporting image for story: More houses planned for Ludlow as part of ongoing development

More houses planned for Ludlow as part of ongoing development

June 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former hair salon in Craven Arms can be converted into pub extension after plans approved

Former hair salon in Craven Arms can be converted into pub extension after plans approved

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