Dominic Robertson
@drobertsonstar.bsky.social
Reporter at the Shropshire Star
File this under boring but extremely important. Potentially huge implications for Shropshire and Shropshire Council after planning inspectors finally reveal their hand. www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/01...
'We have serious concerns' - Inspectors deliver major blow to Shropshire Council over 'unsound' local plan
Planning inspectors have delivered a major blow to Shropshire Council, describing its local plan as 'unsound'.
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The old London Overground signs are being sold off ➡️ ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the... For the London Overground's rebranding, most of the old signs were replaced with new ones, and rather than being scrapped, the old signs are now up for sale.
The old London Overground signs are being sold off
For the London Overground's rebranding, most of the old signs were replaced with new ones, and rather than being scrapped, the old signs are now up for sale.
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Thanks to some help and a bit of magical cleaning fluid, we are now back up and running! The office is staffed Monday to Friday, 11am to 2pm, by my brilliant team who work incredibly hard and deserve to feel safe in their work environment.
Interesting developments in this absolutely massive green belt scheme which has generated major opposition from local residents. www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/12...
Could controversial 800 homes Green Belt plan be set for refusal? Planning agents' email unveils concerns
Planning agents behind a controversial bid to build 800 homes, a school and a care home on Green Belt land have revealed fears their proposal is set to be refused.
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Final one - promise, there’s only so much council news you can process in a day… this has rumbled on since the start of the year. Finally fully signed off today. www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/12...
Car park fees increase to go ahead after cabinet approves plan
A series of increases in costs to car parking have been agreed by Shropshire Council's cabinet.
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It might be the birthplace of the modern olympics but there’s uncertainty over future public use of Much Wenlock’s leisure centre. Also discussed at cabinet earlier. www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/12...
Public use of leisure centre at the birthplace of modern Olympics under threat
It is the birthplace of the modern Olympics but Much Wenlock residents' future use of their leisure centre is under threat.
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Another day - another relief road update. This from Shropshire Council’s cabinet earlier today as Councillor Dan Morris went on the offensive over the lack of support from the authority’s opposition groups. www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/12...
'What do you know that they don't?' - Senior councillor hits back at relief road critics 'holding Shrewsbury back'
A councillor has issued an impassioned defence of Shrewsbury's North West Relief Road (NWRR) - saying he is baffled at Labour and Liberal opposition to the scheme.
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This is great - lovely stuff. Story from my colleague Megan Jones, and pics and video from Jamie Ricketts. plus.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/12...
Telford grandmother celebrates 90th birthday with first tattoo and ride on a Harley-Davidson
To celebrate her 90th birthday, this Telford pensioner sat down for her very first tattoo.
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Other Shropshire Council news - beyond immediate Conservative headache of losing councillors this also means the Tories no longer have a working majority on the authority. Tricky when dealing with a host of major projects and trying to cut millions from budget www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/12...
Conservative councillors resign to sit as independents ahead of launch of new political party
Two Conservative Shropshire Councillors have confirmed their resignation from the party - ahead of a plan to stand for 'Shropshire First' in next year's election.
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Also - some detail on recent criticism of the handling of the project from auditors. www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/11...
Auditors share damning criticisms of North West Relief Road scheme - and reveal true cost of controversial saga
Auditors have strongly criticised Shropshire Council's handling of its flagship road project, saying it lacks a proper plan for funding - or for cancelling the project.
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Update on Shrewsbury’s relief road - basically, more delay. www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/12...
Further relief road delays as full business case pushed to next year
The full business case for Shrewsbury's controversial relief road will now not be put to councillors until next year.
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