Politics

Another steep council tax rise in Shropshire could be on the cards

Council officials anticipate ‘best possible outcome’ from auditors

Mark Pritchard MP raises concerns about St Andrew's Primary School in the Commons

MP pushes to allow non-white people to describe themselves as English

Frank Jones, who is standing in the Whitchurch Town Council West Ward by-election.

Former Whitchurch councillor to stand in by-election for Reform UK

Picture by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Accessibility concerns could see Telford polling stations replaced

Council needs a clear plan to get out of financial mess - Reform

Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd Senedd Member James Evans speaking to Gwernyfed High School pupils

Powys pupils visit Welsh Parliament

New Ludlow Town Councillor James Evans (right), alongside his business partner, David Powell.

Ludlow councillor to press on with controversial mobile farm shop plan

A spotted dog, spotted at a polling station.

Telford polling stations reviewed in run up to 2027 elections

New Street, Dawley

Council plans to dispose of tennis court-sized green space in Telford

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Major update issued on another energy project in Mid Wales

Kington Town Council turns down joining association of local councils

Residents with their banners and placards united against health cuts in Llandrindod Wells

Hands off our hospital – Llandrindod residents say at public rally

Llandrindod Wells Town Council has committed to making sure every member is trained

Powys town council commits to training every member

David Chadwick, Welsh Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Column by Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick

Shaun Davies MP

Shropshire MPs' column: remembrance and tackling unemployment

Lickey Hills

1,000 people back petition opposing parking charges at beauty spot
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition opposing parking charges planned for Lickey Hills Country Park, with many citing concerns about accessibility and the impact on mental health.
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Zoë Hawkins, Mid Wales Tourism chief executive.

Tourism is a rural Wales lifeline not a luxury, says industry leader

Zwelibanzi Radebe's has been co-opted onto Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council for East Ward.

New member joins Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council

Powys residents and garden waste collection subscribers have been reminded that there are only a few weeks of collections left for this year.

Last few weeks of garden waste collections for 2026

Areas at Bratton, Muxton and Wheat Leasows have been earmarked for development in the local plan. Images: Telford & Wrekin Council

Decision on Telford Local Plan expected next week

Council still faces financial risks despite progress, auditors warn

Bradley Thomas, MP for Bromsgrove, who has slammed Birmingham City Council over proposals to introduce parking charges at Lickey Hills Country Park

MP accuses council of treating area beauty spot like ‘cash cow’

Powys MP calls on Ofgem to revoke Green Gen Cymru's licence in Prime Minister's Questions

Government urged to review Green Gen Cymru's electricity licence

Vulnerable older person. From Pixabay.

Powys council looking for sites for five "area" care homes

The NFU Cymru Next Generation Development Group on the steps of Parliament

NFU Cymru Next Generation Development Group visits London

NFU Cymru writes to Welsh MPs seeking support for ban on Brazilian meat imports

NFU Cymru calls on UK Government to ban Brazilian meat imports

A dog poo bin

Two roads identified as dog mess hotspots as crackdown launched
Councillors have identified problem areas while backing a five-week initiative involving warning signs and targeted patrols.
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Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick speaking in Parliament

Powys MP welcomes wildfire-fighting aircraft decision after campaign

Gwynedd Maldwyn Senedd Member Claire Johnson-Wood felt sick and disappointed seeking the stickers on her yet to open office

Vandalised Reform UK office is there for all community, Senedd Member

Flags flying high on lampposts in Birmingham (PA)

Flag injunction would have ‘chilling effect’ on rights, court told

Knighton Mayor Councillor Tina Sharp, Town Clerk - Andrew Davies and Deputy Mayor Councillor Chris Branford.

Knighton Town Council has a new clerk

Labour candidate Esther Smith

Labour candidate to focus community concerns ahead of by-election

One of the Interactive Totem Boards, which have been installed on Station Crescent and at the Lake Park in Llandrindod Wells

Pride in Place works in Llandrindod Wells is well ahead of target

North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

Column by North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

Julia Buckley MP

Shropshire MPs' column: What does the budget mean for households

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Shropshire councillor brands new set of planning rules 'atrocious'

Linda Pentz Gunter.

Anti-nuclear power author to speak at Shrewsbury Green Party event

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick announces he is to run for Welsh leader

MP David Chadwick announces Welsh Liberal Democrat leadership bid

David Chadwick, Welsh Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Powys MP calls for national prostate cancer screening programme

New Llandrindod Wells town councillor Hayley Seyffert

Three new members co-opted onto Llandrindod Wells Town Council

Kington Mayor Councillor Martin Woolford

Policing in Kington is not visible enough, the town's mayor has said

Shropshire Fire Service at scene of London Road crash

Plus Shrewsbury road danger: 20mph call as report lodged in wake of tragedy

Protestors marching down Mardol earlier this year.

Shrewsbury MP speaks out over far-right leader at town rally

Council told that full financial recovery must be made by March 2029

Ludlow Assembly Rooms

System suggested as Ludlow Assembly Rooms seeks help with toilet costs

“Sadly, pets and their owners have been forgotten again.”

'Pets and owners forgotten again’ - RSPCA's ‘disappointment’ in Budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

Budget 2026: How Chancellor's speech could affect West Mids residents

Mark Pritchard MP is calling for crackdown on car cruising

Car cruising is blighting parts of Shropshire, says MP

The High Sheriff of Shropshire Katy Tanner with Nicholas Walker, senior coroner for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

High Sheriff learns of 'complexities and demands' at inquests

Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd Senedd Member James Evans

How will Welsh Government's undergrounding policy affect current plans

Llandrindod Wells South County Councillor Lauren D'Silva

Residents to tell their stories at Powys rally against health cuts

Cllr Sian Cox - Liberal Democrat - represents Llangors with Bwlch.

Powys workers and senior staff relationship has been reset, chief says

Oswestry Library

Future of libraries in jeopardy as council demands towns step in

Cutting council tax benefit could hit one in four Kington families and local businesses, councillor says

Kington councils concern about proposed cut in council tax benefits

Marches Forward Partnership recognised as “UK’s most significant rural growth partnership” at Westminster event

Marches Forward Partnership recognised at Westminster reception

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