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Here is a summary of the scheduled road works that are due to take place in August that will impact Whittington and West Felton Road Closure: Twmpath Lane, Gobowen 3rd August 2020 for 12 days for Bridge Repairs Shropshire Council is closing the road for Bridgework for 12 days. The diversion will be via the… Read More »August roadworks
Last week Shropshire Council’s Cabinet agreed on the latest stage of the local plan review. Initially, the Shropshire Council Local Plan was locking in the sites previously consulted on last year, ready for submission. However, Cabinet agreed to rerun the ‘Regulation 18’ consultation after controversy about sites in Shifnal, Church Stretton, Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, Whitchurch,… Read More »Shropshire Council Local Plan consultation Mark II
There are two road closures for July impacting Whittington Division. An overnight road closure on the A5 between Four Crosses roundabout and Whittington Roundabout, and Tedsmore Lakes road closure for ducting work. A5 overnight road closure July 13th – resurfacingHIGHWAYS ENGLAND Four Crosses roundabout to Whittington roundabout13th July to 31st July 8pm to 6am nightlyhttps://one.network/?116917686Two… Read More »Road closures planned for July 2020
I am pleased to report that the issues have now been resolved and I am grateful to the landowners for their help. Pradoe Footpath: sorted 🙂 Last week I blogged about a resident’s complaint about access problems – overgrown footpaths and a stile that wasn’t suitable for people with access/mobility issues. I raised the issues… Read More »Pradoe Footpath: sorted
I received a complaint from a resident about accessing the footpath from West Felton to Pradoe Church. Dear DavidI have just completed another walk this afternoon across the Pradoe Farm and am saddened to report that the pathway is totally overgrown from the West Felton end. It was like this for 2019, 2018…. The grass,… Read More »Pradoe Footpath – making sure rights of way are safe & accessible
It may have escaped your notice but one of our local heritage attractions is in financial difficulty, as are many businesses during the pandemic. Whittington Castle is an important historical monument and tourist attraction for our area. Dating back to least 1138. It has been part of the landscape of Whittington and Shropshire for 900… Read More »Whittington Castle appeal still needs your support
Yesterday Shropshire Council announced that they were restarting car park charges for the 1st of June. Restarting car park charges too soon is crackers. Shops won’t be opening until the 15th of June. Town centres don’t need any barriers to trade. They will be desperate for suitably distant footfall. Shropshire Council will be placing barriers… Read More »Restarting Car Park Charges too soon
I issued a Press Release ahead of the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into local councils buying commercial property that starts on Monday. The Shropshire Star has used some of it here: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2020/05/08/council-questioned-over-shopping-centres/ My Press Release in Full: Public Accounts Committee inquiry into council commercial spending 07 May 2020Embargo: none Commenting on the news that The… Read More »Public Accounts Committee Press Release
Household Recycling Centres reopened from today for essential use only. This is welcome news as reports of increased fly-tipping have been in circulation. Researchers from the universities of Southampton and Portsmouth have found that reports of fly-tipping in rural communities had increased by 300% during the lockdown. Shropshire Council scrapped all 120 of the local… Read More »Household Recycling Centres reopen