Politics Archive
Plans for 200,000-bird chicken farm in Shropshire quashed by High Court as environmental campaigners celebrate
Brightest and best Powys youngsters leave the county to continue their education post GCSE
Shropshire MP seeks 'reassurance' that UK nationals living at RAF base in Cyprus are 'safe' amid Israel-Iran conflict
Peter Rhodes on the Rock, digital phones and the joy of getting a letter
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Councils in England ‘way short’ of planning officers to tackle housing crisis, Unison warns
An increased range of items can now be recycled through Powys County Council’s kerbside collection
Police commissioner accuses Telford & Wrekin Council of 'petty party politics' after it raised concerns about his leadership
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900 Powys homes to receive letters offering cost-of-living support
Farmers along the Welsh/English border are facing testing and licences to prevent Bluetongue virus spreading, after the Welsh Government refused to align with an England-wide restricted zone
Former Brecon and Radnorshire MP takes up new position with Glandŵr Cymru
Powys car parks cost more than neighbouring authorities a councillor claims
Former Conservative MP appears in court accused of cheating at gambling on 2024 general election
'Shropshire Council won't survive without a fairer deal from government' - Leader's stark warning over council's future
Office of Rail and Road urged to 'listen and act' and approve Shropshire to London rail link as MPs meet with bosses
Twice-failed housing plans for up to 100 new homes near Market Drayton's Muller yoghurt factory resubmitted
Telford home gets hit with enforcement notice over 'untidy land'
Research needs to be done to find out what mode of transport people use to get to Powys town centres
Senedd Member James Evans calls for waterways restoration fund for Wales
Plaid Cymru unveils candidate team for new Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd Senedd seat
Petition launched for extended car park at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital - full details of plans how you can back the campaign
NFU Cymru launches new election manifesto at the Senedd
Telford & Wrekin Council crowned 'council of the year' at prestigious awards
Powys council working to address breaches of the Welsh language standards on the lack of meeting agendas and minutes published in Welsh
Powys people with a question about council services invited to take part in meeting
Powys part of Welsh Government scheme to combat children missing education
Winter fuel payment U-turn is 'positive and much-needed step in the right direction' says Shropshire-based energy advisor
What’s happening to Shirehall in Shrewsbury months after it closed to the public? - find out here
Peter Rhodes on the fuel allowance, giving blood, and a new way to help the NHS
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From Nigeria to the West Midlands: Tributes to avid community campaigner, Birmingham academic and former Mayor Ros Bradbury
Telford & Wrekin Council raises concerns over police force inspection findings
North Herefordshire MP talks about climate change report
'Our wonderful Mid Wales is going to be ruined by 200metre turbines' - Llandrindod Wells Mayor fears after windfarm meetings
'Policing has been short-changed' - West Mercia PCC warns of police being removed from frontline after spending review
'A situation of managed decline for rural residents' - North Shropshire MP raises concerns over access to bank services
Government to end use of hotels for asylum seekers – Chancellor
Llandrindod Wells town councillors urged to take part in school transformation consultation
Better communication between Powys County Council and town and community councils is key to the success of Sustainable Powys, councillors have been told
Confidence at Shropshire businesses crashing due to 'government squeeze', survey shows
'Around 2,500 homes' to be built in Telford and Wrekin for Black Country residents by 2040
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Telford council throws weight behind proposed rail service linking Shropshire and London - but calls for extra stop
Shropshire Council's opposition leader 'dubious' about consultation reports
Government urged to disrupt ‘addictive grip’ of smartphones on children’s lives
Reform UK's Cllr Iain McIntosh unhappy that he is not allowed to speak out against pilot scheme that will see the council house asylum seekers in Powys
Educational health care plans issued by Shropshire Council 'well below target'
