Politics Archive
Funded childcare extension in England is a ‘real kick in the teeth for Welsh parents,’ says Mid Wales politician
'We are all so grateful': Shropshire MPs pay tribute to 'incredible' emergency service workers on 999 Day
Call to scrap Shropshire councillors' annual pay rise amid financial woes
'The Government must deliver fairer funding' - MPs’ reaction to Shropshire Council’s finances
Shropshire and Hereford get multi-million pound boost to help more sick and disabled people into work
Neighbouring council sympathetic over Shropshire's financial plight
Powys tourism levy would not bring Council Tax bills down, council says
'Old Mother Hubbard kept taking money from cupboards' - Shropshire council chiefs asked to declare 'financial emergency'
Peter Rhodes on presidential power, insurance premiums and two vacancies in the body politic
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'Pavements are not safe' - MP calls for ban on pavement parking as Shrewsbury residents trapped in 'nightmare'
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New-look Ofsted report cards for schools to be given to parents from November, watchdog promises 'clearer understanding'
£2.2 million budget surplus predicted for this year's Powys County Council budget
Seven green sites in the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire that could be under threat from housing development
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Shropshire Council cabinet asked to approve £680,000 project to refurb and decarbonise Bishop's Castle swimming pool
Conservative leader 'very nervous' for future of Much Wenlock Leisure Centre amid council's money worries
Parish council near Oswestry wants to develop Neighbourhood Plan
New parish councils created as concerns remain over Telford boundaries review
Watch moment protester interrupts Nigel Farage at Reform conference in Birmingham
'Signal it the green light' - MP demands 'desperately needed' action on Whitchurch railway station accessibility
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Mark Andrews: Lammy might have the title, but it's the Bilston Bruiser who wields the real power
Latest discussions on who will pay for Ludlow's collapsed town walls will be held in private
Reform UK council leader George Finch, 19, says sixth form is a ‘complete joke’
Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf praises Tommy Robinson for grooming gang campaigning
Fact check: Small boat arrivals in August
Transformation Portfolio delivers £10m savings and better services for Powys
Rhayader Town Council has joined the fight to end extended hospital waiting times for Powys patients
What is stamp duty and what did Angela Rayner say about her flat purchase?
Angela Rayner quits Government after standards probe into tax affairs
Mid Wales holiday let owners are being urged to take part in a government consultation
Shropshire's 12-hour waits at A&E amongst the very worst in the country - MP warns of 'permacrisis'
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Newport councillors set ball rolling for next council tax demand
Strict new rules on how town and parish councils hold emails hits Shropshire
Nadine Dorries defects to Reform UK on eve of party conference
Help us bring homes back to life – Powys County Council calls on residents to report empty properties
Action needed - Shropshire cabinet asked to declare 'financial emergency' to prevent Government step in
Tweak to constitution will confirm that Powys council chair has the final say on rejecting motions for debate
Dingle to host 'Alice in Wonderland' for Shrewsbury mayor's 'fizz and canapes' fundraiser
Hundreds of families apply for free school uniforms for kids in Telford amid cost of living crisis
Estyn has not told Powys council to shut sixth forms, it said
Increased complaints about speeding motorcyclists leads Rhayader Town Council to ask for help in tackling the issue
Anyone who has a question about Powys council services should submit it now to be raised at the next meeting
"The ugly face of the far-right reaches Powys," says a Mid Wales politician
Powys' historic county shires of Montgomeryshire, Brecnockshire and Radnorshire could finally be consigned to the history books due to changes to how the county selects its chairman
'Urgent intervention' needed to improve Shropshire Council's finances after latest damning spending forecast
