Politics Archive
A Welsh Government minister has turned down an invite to visit Llandrindod Wells’ controversial active travel scheme because he ‘does not want to see what a mess has been created’ a Llandrindod Wells councillor said
Shropshire market towns and villages have suffered 'some of the worst transport links in the country', says MP
'A new direction for Shropshire' - Report sets out future aims for council which could involve shake-up in services
Two more Powys town councils write to Wales’s First Minister amid launch of petition demanding better health services
Update on new bus service connecting Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Princess Royal Hospital and Wellington
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Shropshire County Pension Fund 'investing millions in firms profiting from genocide in Gaza'
Peter Rhodes on pride, prejudice and the best way to welcome Russian warplanes
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'Intimidation and bullying is never acceptable': Bridgnorth Town Council signs 'civility pledge'
North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns recognised at the 2025 Political Purpose Awards
The Welsh Ambulance Service is preparing to host its bi-monthly Trust Board meeting
Reform leader reacts to departure of Shropshire Council's chief exec
Further activities and facilities planned at a Llandrindod Wells leisure and nature park
MP slams 'crazy' loophole that invalidates bus passes across Shropshire/Wales border
Remembering the Wrekin MP who gave his life 85 years ago attempting to save women and children after a U-boat attack
Chief executive’s exit 'opens the door to a fresh start' for Shropshire Council, says trade union
Shropshire Council's CEO to leave authority after 12 years
Up to £200,000 funding for Kington's pavements, roads and signage available, town council told
20mph speed limit could be coming to Kington – as town councillors prepare a campaign strategy to fight for the change
Herefordshire Council's chief executive Paul Walker to quit
'Victims of crime are being let down': Shropshire's 'disturbing' crown court delays must be tackled, says MP
Peter Rhodes on Proms, driving tests and the passing of a screen giant
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Local housing leaders and Welsh Government officials came together in Ystradgynlais for a high-level meeting that focused on accelerating housing delivery and tackling key challenges across Mid Wales
Calls for public discussion of Powys pupils exam results is thwarted
Three new communities with nearly 8,000 homes officially on the table for Telford as local plan submitted
£21.7 million buffer at Telford & Wrekin Council remains ‘intact’, finance committee told
Welshpool Town Councillor Phil Pritchard censured for breaches of the Code of Conduct
New £3.8m Lawley community centre moves a step closer as consultation closes
Hostile vehicle mitigation units to be used as security measure as part of Shropshire town’s annual Christmas lights switch-on
Powys launches next phase of post-16 education engagement
Peter Rhodes on hospitals, civil war and what to do when the magic money tree runs out
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Hundreds of modern slavery victims work in UK’s bars and hotels, charity warns
Reform UK calls for Shropshire to have a dedicated fraud team - and it believes it will help local services
Parish council gives qualified support to controversial Telford children’s care home plan - full details
Controversial HMO scheme at former Shropshire hotel is rejected - here's why
'The River Severn is dying in front of our eyes!' Shrewsbury campaigners deliver grave warning - and issue call for your help
'Each day of delay is a risk' - Shropshire MP urges action at 'accident blackspot' crossroads that residents 'avoid'
Telford parish council to test cemetery gravestones in aftermath of Lancashire child’s tragic death
Shrewsbury MP meets Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to see how Shropshire could learn for transport improvements
Training up the next generation of nurses will help bring health board costs down
“Cutting the Young Farmers’ Grant would be a Devastating Blow to Rural Communities”, says Powys MP
Powys Health Board misses balancing three year rolling budget target by £34.7 million
