Politics Archive
Oswestry town councillor quits Liberal Democrats after deciding 'party politics simply doesn’t work'
Plans to carry out work on seven trees at two properties in Rhayader, have been supported by the town council
New Railways Bill should pave way for train services to Oswestry and step-free access at Whitchurch Station, MP says
Knighton's well loved street cleaner hangs up his gloves and broom after 15 years
'We are sorry... but we can't offer a guarantee': Shropshire Council comments on live stream hiccup during packed planning meeting
Flags in Shrewsbury: New fundraising campaign launched to put up and maintain more UK and England flags
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Powys Christmas recycling and waste collections times confirmed - check when your bins will be emptied
Just because school transformation works in one part of Powys does not mean it works the same everywhere
Shrewsbury Railway Station must become more than 'a museum piece', Government told
'Unacceptably large': Plans for 16-home development in small Shropshire village submitted despite early warning
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'Our family has run a traditional pork pie shop in Ironbridge for 60 years - now our pies have been recognised in Parliament'
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Shropshire MPs' column - the latest from the county's representatives in Westminster
'Tough decision' - Winner revealed for Shropshire MP's annual Christmas card competition
Would you pay more council tax? Shropshire Council launches budget consultation
'Everyone has to understand how difficult the situation is': Shropshire Council to assess 'minimum service provision' as financial crisis looms
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Split decisions, tech problems and a HMO u-turn: the most dramatic Shropshire Council meeting in years had it all
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MP warns new energy performance penalties could 'devastate' Shropshire tourism and end staycations
‘A national emergency’: Specialist rape and sex offences teams for all police forces in Government reforms
MP requests Royal Mail meeting over concerns about delays in letter deliveries in Shropshire
Shropshire Council submits request to government for more than £71m in financial support
Desperate measures and new tax frontiers: Toby Neal on politics
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Councillors vote to demolish Shirehall pending 'rapid' review of options for Shrewsbury landmark
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'It works in Telford!' Shropshire Council to trial evening meetings to help working councillors and 'broaden talent pool'
Rhayader selected as one of five Powys community energy initiatives
'It is important we move on': Cash-strapped council confirms plans to demolish Shrewsbury Shirehall
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Plans to change Mercure Telford Central Hotel car wash plans withdrawn
Shrewsbury MP: Why I abstained on inheritance tax vote for farmers
Is it time to stop posting pictures of children? Telford councillor asks amid AI concern
Multi-million pound Shropshire bus allocations still 'substantially short' of revamping county services, warn council chiefs
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'A legacy of public service, kindness, and dedication to the people of Shropshire': Tributes paid to former vice-chairman of Shropshire Council who has died aged 91
Controversial plans for more than 100 new homes in village near Shrewsbury are approved amid protest
Plans to ban greyhound racing in Wales could be stopped in the High Court after permission was given for a legal challenge
Children left 'disappointed' by lack of Santa at Telford Christmas lights switch-on event are assured he will be there next year
Men’s health must become a priority, not an afterthought, says Powys politician
Shropshire policing and £8m West Mercia funding gap discussed in top-level Westminster meeting
Costs still outpacing turnover for Shropshire businesses - report
Shropshire Council 'unlikely' to meet 2030 net zero target as staggering cost of climate change revealed in new report
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Telford MP calls for magistrates to be 'backed and empowered' amid 'massive' courts backlog
Shropshire MP urges Government to release £46m 'incentive-based' cash for councils to fix potholes
Telford parish council delays tax setting decision amid row
Strong Powys public meeting turnout as residents urged to respond to Nant Mithil planning application by December 23
Powys woman represents rural voice at prestigious youth forum
Almost £13 million boost to public transport and infrastructure in Powys
Kington MP proud of the work she has done in 2025, as she looks forward to 2026
Latest protest held against Shropshire County Pension Fund's alleged links to Israel
Rail and road improvements needed between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton to boost economy says new report
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