Politics Archive
Powys primary school applications now open
Three villages identified as potential hosts for new Powys gypsy and traveller site
Garden waste collection service for Shropshire residents opens for second year at same price - but it could increase in future
Powys council aims to show how cooking smart can save time, money and reduce waste
Contract awarded to create first Changing Places toilet in Powys at Llandrindod Wells
Call for action after cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover 'negatively impacts' several Shropshire firms
Youth-led grant scheme empowers young people in Powys
Direct Shropshire rail link with London could be back on track as plans for service to be resubmitted
Ludlow councillors 'not treating public with respect' in town walls row
Sir Keir Starmer hails 'George from Telford' as county MP praises Prime Minister 'coming out fighting' in 'uplifting' conference speech
‘I live in a beautiful Bridget Jones Midlands village but have to follow costly planning rules to erect a fence’
Plans to remove and vary conditions on a Llandrindod Wells housing development, have been recommended for refusal by the town council
Autumn leaves may still be clinging to the trees but thoughts are turning to Christmas in Kington
A Kington postmaster is urging people to give their views on the future of rural post offices by responding to a Government Green Paper
Ludlow councillors accused of bias in town walls row
'People cannot be forced to hand over private data!' Shropshire MP to fight digital ID cards 'tooth and nail'
Shropshire MP backs higher taxes on gambling companies - but not horseracing - to help tackle child poverty
Millions of pounds still owed to Shropshire Council in unpaid council tax
Peter Rhodes on cows, cards and a new job vacancy in Gaza
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'I’ve been a Shropshire farmer for 45 years - Labour’s inheritance tax change is pointless and vindictive'
Shadow chancellor visits Telford to launch new business club
A charity helping people with substance misuse issues will be given another two months free hire of Knighton’s civic centre
Reform councillors welcome step forward towards Shropshire Council fraud team
'I've resigned as a Shropshire town councillor because of my condition - I want to spread awareness of how it affects lives'
Covid inquiry hears of ‘grievous harm’ suffered by children behind closed doors including Newtown teen who died
Police investigating threats over council’s flag removal plans
A council will decide on Knighton’s floral displays next year, after turning down a resident’s offer to pay for and plant troughs outside his home
“We have had a super time,” Llandrindod Wells Mayor said, as he thanked organisations who had invited him to events over the summer
Telford residents are being given chance to request elections to replace respected Councillor Ernie Dabbs
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Housing developer targets land near Much Wenlock with plans for up to 300 homes - full details here
Migration drives a jump in the UK population - see data for the West Midlands, Shropshire and Mid Wales
"Any barriers put across Kington ‘s high street must be managed and able to be opened,” a town councillor has said following a recent inciden.
Call for Shropshire Council to make car park spaces bigger - here's why
West Mercia Police told to improve 'inadequate' response to safeguarding referrals as backlog nearly triples in nine months
Kington is to look blooming beautiful all year-round after the town council agreed to restock its planters to provide autumn colour
Call for Shropshire councillors to cancel their pay rise 'distasteful virtue-signalling' says senior Lib Dem
One week left to suggest where more houses should be built in Shropshire as part of county's new Local Plan
Art exhibitions, a summer party and a visit to the local school – it’s been a busy summer for Kington’s mayor
Mark Andrews: While rumours swirl about Andy Burnham's supposed plot to oust the PM, his trusty lieutenants get to grips with a giant phone in Telford
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Peter Rhodes on lifeboats, bullies and the best place to buy a house
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'We are being hammered and pushed out of business': 'Trailer of Truth' national farmer protest rolls into Shropshire
'We'll reopen the chip shop!' Telford MP's delight as Rachel Reeves visits estate and pledges £20 million to end decline
Councillors vote not to cancel their pay rise despite Shropshire Council's financial emergency
'It is one of the jewels in the crown of the British economy - we won't stand by': Rachel Reeves makes Jaguar Land Rover pledge
Parties clash over Telford & Wrekin Council funding on day of Rachel Reeves visit
