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		<title>Deadline approaching: Shropshire Council seeks views on care and support services</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="427" src="/wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-1024x683.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Have your say on our new approach to accommodation-based and community-based care" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-1024x683.jpg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-300x200.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-768x512.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>There&#8217;s still time to have your say in two surveys to help Shropshire Council to understand what people of all ages think&#8230;</p><span class="meta-nav btn-primary btn-right-arrow" style="margin: auto 0 0 auto;">Continue reading</span>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="427" src="/wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-1024x683.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Have your say on our new approach to accommodation-based and community-based care" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-1024x683.jpg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-300x200.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-768x512.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p><span data-contrast="auto">There&#8217;s still time to have your say in two surveys to help Shropshire Council to understand what people of all ages think about accommodation based care and community based care in Shropshire. </span> The surveys close on Sunday 17 May 2026.</p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The council would like to hear from:</span></p>
<ul>
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<div id="attachment_78075" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/?attachment_id=78075" rel="attachment wp-att-78075"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-78075" class="size-medium wp-image-78075" src="/wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-300x200.jpg" alt="Have your say on our new approach to accommodation-based and community-based care" width="300" height="200" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-300x200.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-1024x683.jpg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-768x512.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/Accommodation-survey-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-78075" class="wp-caption-text">Have your say on our new approach to accommodation-based and community-based care</p></div>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Adults – including anyone who uses care or support services, attends Day Opportunities, or is thinking about future care needs</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Parent carers of children and young people</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Families</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,1069],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Unpaid carers</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,1069],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="•" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Providers or professionals completing the survey on someone’s behalf.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,1069],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">People&#8217;s feedback will help the council to plan and purchase new services for the future. These services must support people to be independent, safe and in control of their lives. They  must also meet the rules of the Care Act and Procurement Act 2023. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This work is part of the council’s wider transformation programme. It also supports the development of the new </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">All Age Accommodation Based Care and Community Based Care Frameworks</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">, which set out agreed ways of working.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></p>
<h2>What types of support are included?</h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The surveys ask about many types of support and services, including: </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:160}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Short breaks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Care at home for children.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Supported and independent living.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Home based care (Domiciliary Care).</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Residential care (adults).</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Day Opportunities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Preventative support.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Telecare and equipment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support for unpaid carers. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:426,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As part of the wider Community Based Care review, the council also wants to understand how services fit alongside support for carers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:160}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support for carers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Direct Payments and Personal Budgets.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Benefits and welfare advice.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support during transitions between Children’s and Adults’ services.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Respondents are invited to share what support they use, what is working well, what requires improvement, and what they may need in the future.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h2>Why people&#8217;s feedback matters</h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The council is currently carrying out engagement, aiming to understand how services are experienced by people of all ages, and how future support should be designed. This insight will:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Help shape the Accommodation Based and Community Based Support Frameworks across all ages (for example, how we purchase Care Homes).</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Identify gaps in available services. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Improve quality and outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure services are person-centred.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support compliance with statutory and legal duties.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2>What is changing</h2>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">How the council contracts with care providers. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">The legal and governance framework </span><span data-contrast="auto">used to</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">purchase </span><span data-contrast="none">services.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">How providers join and remain part of the council’s commissioned care market. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
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<h2>What is <i>not</i> changing</h2>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">There is </span><b><span data-contrast="none">no reduction in services.</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">There is </span><b><span data-contrast="none">no change to eligibility</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> for care and support. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
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<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">People currently receiving care will </span><b><span data-contrast="none">continue to do so without disruption.</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
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<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Professional judgement and individual choice will remain central.</span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">If changes to services are proposed in future, these would go through a </span><b><span data-contrast="none">formal consultation process</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> with all stakeholders before any decisions are made.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> No changes will happen as a direct result of these surveys. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p>Councillor Ruth Houghton, Shropshire Council&#8217;s Cabinet member for adult social care, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>“Shropshire Council is passionate about working closely with residents, families, carers and providers to design support that truly meets people’s needs now and in the future. These surveys are an opportunity for everyone to share their experiences and help shape a system that is focused on good outcomes and person-centred care.”</p></blockquote>
<h2>How to get involved</h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Two separate surveys are available:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Adults’ survey: </span><span data-contrast="none">Live Well, Age Well Adult Social Care Resident Survey.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Children’s survey (to be completed by parent carers):</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Start Well Children&#8217;s Social Care Resident Survey.</span></li>
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<p>To access these surveys, please visit the council&#8217;s website here: <a href="https://getinvolved.shropshire.gov.uk/consultations/accommodation-based-and-community-based-support-framework-adults-and-children-s/">Accommodation-based and community-based support framework (adults and children’s) | Get Involved &#8211; Shropshire Council Consultation Portal</a>.</p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">If you need help in filling it out, or need the survey in another format, please contact: </span><a href="mailto:ASC.Commissioning@shropshire.gov.uk"><i><span data-contrast="none">ASC.Commissioning@shropshire.gov.uk</span></i></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></p>
<h2>Next steps</h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">All feedback will be reviewed and used to inform the next stage of the framework development. Updates will be shared through the council&#8217;s website, provider forums, staff briefings and ongoing engagement activity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">People can also respond with any comments in writing: Email: Please title your email ‘Adults Survey March-May 2026’ or ‘Children’s Survey March-May 2026’ and email your comments to TellUs@shropshire.gov.uk.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Post: Feedback and Insight Team, Shropshire Council, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8HQ.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="auto">The surveys will run for eight weeks</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">close on: Sunday 17</span></b><b><span data-contrast="auto"> May 2026.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">If you would be interested in working on future projects with Shropshire </span> <span data-contrast="none">Council, please email: </span><a href="mailto:co-production@shropshire.gov.uk"><span data-contrast="none">co-production@shropshire.gov.uk</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:90,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></p>
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		<title>Handcrafted bench gifted to Shrewsbury Library by Morris &#038; Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:29:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="454" src="/wp-content/uploads/Shrewsbury-library-bench-1-1024x727.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Shrewsbury-library-bench-1-1024x727.jpg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/Shrewsbury-library-bench-1-300x213.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Shrewsbury-library-bench-1-768x545.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/Shrewsbury-library-bench-1-1536x1090.jpg 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/Shrewsbury-library-bench-1-2048x1454.jpg 2048w, /wp-content/uploads/Shrewsbury-library-bench-1-scaled-e1776863900696.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>Visitors to Shrewsbury Library are being invited to enjoy a striking new piece of contemporary craftsmanship, following the donation of a bespoke&#8230;</p><span class="meta-nav btn-primary btn-right-arrow" style="margin: auto 0 0 auto;">Continue reading</span>]]></description>
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<p>Visitors to Shrewsbury Library are being invited to enjoy a striking new piece of contemporary craftsmanship, following the donation of a bespoke wooden bench by Morris &amp; Company.</p>
<p>Commissioned by Chris Morris, Director at Morris &amp; Company, the spectacular new bench has been handcrafted by the company’s Joinery Workshop, led by Workshop Foreman Jamie Goffin. The team of highly skilled joiners created the bench from a single piece of seasoned chestnut wood. The contemporary design features age cracks, wood knots and a large smooth seating surface enhanced by the incorporation of a brass plated cylinder, blending traditional craft skills with modern design and natural materials.</p>
<p><span style="text-align: center;">The bench has been donated to Shrewsbury Library to celebrate Morris &amp; Company’s long-standing history of commerce in the town and their support of Shrewsbury’s cultural life. Positioned in the library’s reception area, beneath the portrait of Charles Darwin, the bench offers a welcoming and practical feature for visitors to enjoy.</span></p>
<p>The 156-year-old Shropshire company was keen to create a piece that would stand the test of time and sourced a one hundred year old trunk of English chestnut, part of a sixteen-foot length, from a specialist sawmill. Timber is usually kiln dried but due to the size of the piece, this specimen had instead been air dried for 20 years.</p>
<div id="attachment_78092" style="width: 760px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-78092" class="wp-image-78092 size-full" src="/wp-content/uploads/Shrewsbury-library-bench-1-scaled-e1776863900696.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="532" /><p id="caption-attachment-78092" class="wp-caption-text">Jamie Goffin unveils the new bench</p></div>
<p>Chris Morris explained:</p>
<blockquote><p>“The piece arrived with us as an extremely heavy, solid piece, and the first task was to carve out the outline shape. This took the wielding of a chainsaw before the skilled bench joiners could begin the lengthy task of sculpting, sanding and refining the bench curves before treating and varnishing.</p>
<p>“We are delighted to support the Library Service with this donation. The bench is a symbol of our pride in Shrewsbury and it reflects our values of using traditional skills, contemporary designs and high-quality materials. We hope it will be enjoyed by library users for many years to come.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Katherine Berry, Library Operations and Development Manager at Shropshire Council,  was delighted to receive the gift which was allotted its place centre stage under the much-lauded portrait of Charles Darwin.</p>
<p>The donation highlights the valuable role local businesses can play in supporting Shropshire Council’s cultural assets, including sponsoring libraries, Shrewsbury Museum &amp; Art Gallery, Theatre Severn, The Old Market Hall Cinema and the county’s country parks.</p>
<p>Councillor James Owen, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for housing and leisure, thanked Morris &amp; Company for their support. He said:</p>
<blockquote><p>“This is a fantastic example of a local business showing its support for one of our valued cultural services. Donations like this help enhance the experience for our residents and visitors and demonstrate how our cultural assets can be enjoyed by everyone. I would like to thank Morris &amp; Company for their generosity and commitment to Shropshire.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Shropshire Council continues to welcome partnerships with local organisations and businesses that help support and enhance the county’s cultural venues and community spaces.</p>
<p>Details about different sponsorship opportunities <a href="https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/leisure-culture-and-tourism/sponsor-a-cultural-venue/">can be found here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Landmark nature recovery plan published for Shropshire and Telford &#038; Wrekin</title>
		<link>https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/04/landmark-nature-recovery-plan-published-for-shropshire-and-telford-wrekin/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="274" src="/wp-content/uploads/LNRS-1024x439.jpeg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/LNRS-1024x439.jpeg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-300x129.jpeg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-768x329.jpeg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-1536x658.jpeg 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-2048x878.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>Shropshire Council, working with Telford &#38; Wrekin Council and Natural England, has today published the Shropshire and Telford &#38; Wrekin Local Nature&#8230;</p><span class="meta-nav btn-primary btn-right-arrow" style="margin: auto 0 0 auto;">Continue reading</span>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="274" src="/wp-content/uploads/LNRS-1024x439.jpeg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/LNRS-1024x439.jpeg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-300x129.jpeg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-768x329.jpeg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-1536x658.jpeg 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-2048x878.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><div id="attachment_78043" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-78043" class="wp-image-78043 size-medium" src="/wp-content/uploads/LNRS-300x129.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="129" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/LNRS-300x129.jpeg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-1024x439.jpeg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-768x329.jpeg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-1536x658.jpeg 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/LNRS-2048x878.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p id="caption-attachment-78043" class="wp-caption-text">The Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Shropshire and Telford &amp; Wrekin is published today</p></div>
<p>Shropshire Council, working with Telford &amp; Wrekin Council and Natural England, has today published the Shropshire and Telford &amp; Wrekin Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) &#8211; a shared plan to restore nature, boost biodiversity and strengthen the landscapes local communities and wildlife depend on.</p>
<p>The strategy has been shaped by extensive local engagement, attracting a record number of almost 4,000 responses from residents, landowners, conservation groups, town and parish councils, businesses and partners.</p>
<p>Councillor David Walker, Shropshire Council Cabinet member with responsibility for planning, said:-</p>
<blockquote><p>“Nature underpins everyday life, from clean air and water to the green spaces that support our health and wellbeing, yet many species and habitats across Shropshire are still in decline.</p>
<p>“This strategy sets out a shared, locally‑led approach to turning that around. It’s about bringing councils, landowners, organisations and communities together to deliver real, practical improvements for nature. I’d like to thank everyone who contributed and the whole team who have pulled together such an excellent piece of work. The focus now is on turning this ambition into action on the ground.”</p></blockquote>
<p>The LNRS is practical and non‑regulatory and does not introduce new restrictions or require land‑use change. Instead, it provides a shared framework to help partners work together to support landowners, guide developers, inform future funding decisions and help communities enhance local green spaces.</p>
<p>The strategy brings together a Statement of Biodiversity Priorities and a Local Habitat and Opportunity Map, setting out clear priorities for nature recovery and highlighting where targeted action will deliver the greatest benefits.</p>
<p>Carolyn Healy, Telford &amp; Wrekin Council Cabinet member with responsibility for neighbourhoods, planning and sustainability, added:-</p>
<blockquote><p>“This strategy reflects two years of strong partnership working. By bringing public, private and voluntary sectors together, we have a shared direction for tackling biodiversity loss and building healthier, better‑connected habitats for wildlife and people.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Shropshire and Telford &amp; Wrekin is one of 48 Local Nature Recovery Strategy areas in England, created under the Environment Act 2021. Now finalised and submitted to Defra, the LNRS will guide nature recovery work across the area in the years ahead.</p>
<p>The full strategy is available to view <a href="https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/environment/shropshire-and-telford-wrekin-local-nature-recovery-strategy/">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition opens Saturday 25 April</title>
		<link>https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/04/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-exhibition-opens-saturday-25-april/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="537" src="/wp-content/uploads/Wildlife.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Image copyright Amit Eshel Wildlife Photographer of the Year" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Wildlife.jpg 940w, /wp-content/uploads/Wildlife-300x251.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Wildlife-768x644.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>The world’s finest nature images will be on display at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Shrewsbury Museum and Art&#8230;</p><span class="meta-nav btn-primary btn-right-arrow" style="margin: auto 0 0 auto;">Continue reading</span>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="537" src="/wp-content/uploads/Wildlife.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Image copyright Amit Eshel Wildlife Photographer of the Year" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Wildlife.jpg 940w, /wp-content/uploads/Wildlife-300x251.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Wildlife-768x644.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><div id="attachment_77503" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/03/shrewsbury-museum-and-art-gallery-to-welcome-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-exhibition/wildlife/" rel="attachment wp-att-77503"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-77503" class="size-medium wp-image-77503" src="/wp-content/uploads/Wildlife-300x251.jpg" alt="Image copyright Amit Eshel Wildlife Photographer of the Year" width="300" height="251" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Wildlife-300x251.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Wildlife-768x644.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/Wildlife.jpg 940w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-77503" class="wp-caption-text">Image copyright Amit Eshel Wildlife Photographer of the Year</p></div>
<p>The world’s finest nature images will be on display at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG) from this Saturday (25 April 2026).</p>
<p>After months of planning the world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery and run until 20 June.</p>
<p>The exhibitions feature some of the most exceptional nature photography taken today from across the globe and shines a light on powerful and fascinating images that capture hidden animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.</p>
<p>This year’s competition attracted over 60,000 entries from photographers of all ages and experience levels. During an intense week at the Natural History Museum in London, entries were judged anonymously on their creativity, originality, and technical excellence by an international panel of industry experts. It is now visiting Shropshire as part of its international tour.</p>
<p>Alongside the main exhibition, visitors will also be able to see the local wildlife photographs taken by different aged Shropshire photographers, who took part in the Museum&#8217;s own community photography competition with a focus on ‘Wildlife on your doorstep’.</p>
<p>During the exhibition, the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery will host a wide range of inspiring wildlife-themed activities. Young guests can enjoy an imaginative children&#8217;s trail, which encourages them to explore the galleries while searching for hidden &#8216;wild animals&#8217;.  Visitors looking to take home a reminder of their visit will find that that Museum Shop is featuring an assortment of unique animal-inspired products.</p>
<p>Operations Manager at SMAG Suzanne Bovington, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>‘The team has worked so hard to pull together all the elements needed to host this major exhibition. After so much planning, it’s wonderful to see the gallery filled with the most remarkable photographs. We can’t wait to see the visitors’ reactions.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Jeremy Blandford, Shropshire Council’s Deputy Portfolio Holder for Housing and Leisure said:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Shropshire Council is immensely proud to be able to welcome such a prestigious exhibition to the county. We know it will be enjoyed by residents and help support the visitor economy by attracting extra visitors to Shrewsbury and the wider area. It&#8217;s a great accolade that the Museum team has been able to secure the exhibition for the county.”</p></blockquote>
<p>The exhibition will be open Tuesday- Saturday, (closed Sundays and Mondays) 10am-4pm. Admission is £7,50 per adults with concessions for seniors, students and Friends of the Museum. Tickets can be purchased from the shop on arrival.</p>
<p>For more details check out <a href="https://www.shropshiremuseums.org.uk/event/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year/">Wildlife Photographer of the Year &#8211; Shropshire Museums</a></p>
<p><strong>Notes to Photo Editors </strong></p>
<p>The image must be credited:</p>
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<li>Online publications must use the web friendly, low-resolution images with the embedded copyright credit.</li>
<li>Print titles may use high-resolution images, as long as the following credit appears alongside: <strong>Copyright Amit Eshel Wildlife Photographer of the Year.</strong></li>
<li>Images should not be cropped or altered.</li>
<li>Copyright must be clearly attributed to the photographer.</li>
<li>Images can only be used to promote Wildlife Photographer of the Year.</li>
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<p><strong>NOTES TO EDITORS</strong></p>
<p>For more information and images, contact Paul Gossage – <a href="mailto:paul.gossage@shropshire.gov.uk">paul.gossage@shropshire.gov.uk</a></p>
<p><strong>About Wildlife Photographer of the Year</strong></p>
<p>Now in its sixty-first year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the Natural History Museum, London’s, global platform for the world’s best nature photography and wildlife photojournalism. Our annual competition, receiving over 60,000 entries, is open to photographers of all ages, nationalities and experience levels. With our touring exhibition and outreach activities engaging millions around the globe every year, we invite ever more people to celebrate and advocate for the natural world.</p>
<p>About the Natural History Museum, London</p>
<p>The Natural History Museum, London, is a world-leading science centre and one of the most visited attractions in the UK. A global source of curiosity, inspiration and joy. Our vision is to build a future in which both people and the planet thrive. We aim to be a catalyst for change, engaging advocates for the planet in everything that we do. Our 350 scientists are finding solutions to the planetary emergency in all aspects of life. Visit, join and support the Natural History Museum today.</p>
<p>Protecting the planet. It&#8217;s in our nature.</p>
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		<title>Free outdoor Park Yoga classes in Market Drayton</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="480" src="/wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Free outdoor Park Yoga classes" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga.jpg 960w, /wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga-300x225.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>Market Drayton will see a free one-hour yoga session, suitable for all, on offer every Sunday morning at 9:30 from the 3&#8230;</p><span class="meta-nav btn-primary btn-right-arrow" style="margin: auto 0 0 auto;">Continue reading</span>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="480" src="/wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Free outdoor Park Yoga classes" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga.jpg 960w, /wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga-300x225.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>Market Drayton will see a free one-hour yoga session, suitable for all, on offer every Sunday morning at 9:30 from the 3 May until mid-September. The sessions will take place at The Zone.</p>
<div id="attachment_78052" style="width: 970px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/04/free-outdoor-park-yoga-classes-in-market-drayton/park-yoga/" rel="attachment wp-att-78052"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-78052" class="wp-image-78052 size-full" src="/wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga.jpg" alt="Free outdoor Park Yoga classes" width="960" height="720" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga.jpg 960w, /wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga-300x225.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Park-Yoga-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-78052" class="wp-caption-text">Free outdoor Park Yoga classes</p></div>
<p>Park Yoga is a national charity delivering free outdoor community yoga in nature in 60+ towns and cities across England on Sunday mornings. In the Shropshire the sessions are being supported by Shropshire Council, The 4 All Foundation and Energize Shropshire Telford and Wrekin.</p>
<p>It aims to bring communities together to meet new people and practice yoga in an inclusive and relaxing environment.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t need any previous yoga experience or knowledge to join in as the classes are beginners-level and suitable to people of all ages and abilities.</p>
<p>Cathi Farrer-Mitchel, director of Park Yoga, said:</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="background-color: #f5f5f5; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">“As a charity we want Park Yoga to be as accessible as possible, there’s no need to book and it’s free to attend.</span></p>
<p>“Last year 31% of our participants had never done yoga before, so you won’t be alone if you’re new to yoga.</p>
<p>“You don’t need any specific equipment, just a yoga mat if you have one, but if not a blanket or towel works perfectly.</p>
<p>“Come along and give it a go, you won’t regret it!”</p></blockquote>
<p>Park Yoga is supported by Yogi Tea who will be giving out tea samples of some of their 50+blends of herbal tea during the summer.</p>
<p>Irene Ippolito, brand director for Yogi Tea at Euro Food Brands, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>“I’m truly delighted about our new partnership between Yogi and Park Yoga—two organisations united by shared values of mindfulness, wellbeing, and community.</p>
<p>“It’s a privilege to support Park Yoga, a remarkable charity making yoga freely accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. Together, we’re creating space for individuals connect to themselves and their communities.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Cllr James Owen, portfolio holder for leisure and housing, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>“It’s great to see Park Yoga come to Shropshire and to Market Drayton in particular. This is a great, free activity that gets people involved with no equipment required. With this being the first time Park Yoga has been delivered in Shropshire, I really hope the people of Market Drayton and its surrounding areas can take full advantage of the sessions throughout the summer.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>George Hounsell, director of operations at the 4 All Foundation said:</p>
<blockquote><p>“Park Yoga Market Drayton takes place at The Zone. There’s plenty of parking and a café onsite so you can enjoy a brew after the session.</p>
<p>While classes will still go ahead in light rain, should the weather be particularly wet, participants will be informed of a class cancellation with at least an hour&#8217;s notice via the Park Yoga Market Drayton page on Facebook and the Park Yoga website.</p>
<p>Although it’s free to attend and always will be, participants are able to donate to the charity if they’d like to. Yoga Instructors have contactless donation machines available every Sunday and people can also donate online.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Cllr Tom Dainty, local member for Market Drayton East and Rural, added:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;I’m delighted to see Market Drayton will be the first recipient of Park Yoga in the county – having people active and keeping moving throughout all stages of life helps to give the town its vibrancy, I really hope these free sessions will help residents enjoy the summer weather we have ahead.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.parkyoga.co">www.parkyoga.co</a></p>
<p><strong>About Park Yoga</strong></p>
<p>Free Park Yoga runs every Sunday morning, between May and September to improve the health and wellbeing of our participants. The charity works in partnership with local organisations and instructors to bring Park Yoga to local communities, particularly those with residents who are likely to benefit most from the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere of Park Yoga.</p>
<p>Particularly in the current time of financial difficulties, Park Yoga provides a free, inclusive and easily accessible exercise session for people in their communities. It encourages and supports ongoing yoga participation, wellbeing and connection to nature through people’s local parks.</p>
<p>Originating in Dorset in 2017, the charity now delivers free Park Yoga at over 60 venues across England.</p>
<p>In 2025, Park Yoga had a total of 83,034 attendances over 20 weeks, averaging 4,152 people a week and 75 people per venue, per week.</p>
<p>Park Yoga makes a significant difference to participant’s lives with 90% feeling happier after our sessions, 74% reporting an increase in their physical activity and 68% feeling more connected to their community.</p>
<p>For more information contact:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cathi Farrer-Mitchell, Director</li>
<li><a href="mailto:cathi@parkyoga.co">cathi@parkyoga.co</a></li>
<li>07955382509</li>
<li><a href="http://www.parkyoga.co">parkyoga.co</a></li>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="480" src="/wp-content/uploads/sports-village-3-1024x768.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Shrewsbury Sports Village" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/sports-village-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/sports-village-3-300x225.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/sports-village-3-768x576.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/sports-village-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/sports-village-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, /wp-content/uploads/sports-village-3-scaled-e1776760114948.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>Shropshire Council is seeking a company to operate its leisure centres for the next decade. The contract to operate Shropshire Council-owned leisure&#8230;</p><span class="meta-nav btn-primary btn-right-arrow" style="margin: auto 0 0 auto;">Continue reading</span>]]></description>
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<p>Shropshire Council is seeking a company to operate its leisure centres for the next decade.</p>
<p>The contract to operate Shropshire Council-owned leisure centres runs out at the end of July 2027 and companies are being invited to submit bids to operate the council&#8217;s leisure facilities from then.</p>
<p>A procurement process is now underway with the aim to appoint the next operator in early 2027.  This will allow plenty of time to put changes in place before August 2027 and ensure a smooth transition.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034827-2026">The tender notice can be found here.</a></p>
<p>James Owen, Cabinet member for housing and leisure, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>“This is an exciting opportunity for businesses to operate our popular leisure facilities across the county for the next ten years.</p>
<p>“Most of our centres are currently operated by Shropshire Community Leisure Trust who in turn employ Serco to manage them. The existing contact was set up in 2013 and has served us well, but now is the time to go back to the market .</p>
<p>“As part of the procurement process, we have reviewed and updated the specification to ensure Shropshire Council gets the best possible value for money.”</p></blockquote>
<p>The new contract will include some additional facilities.</p>
<p>Cleobury Mortimer Sports and Fitness Centre, which had recently been under threat of closure, will now be included in the new contract. An interim arrangement has been agreed with Teme Leisure, Cleobury Mortimer Town Council and the local community which will keep the centre open until the new contract is up and running.</p>
<p>Ludlow Leisure Centre has been included to become part of the contract from when its current lease expires in 2029, so that all options available to Shropshire Council can be considered before any final decisions are made.</p>
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		<title>Independent clothing store expands at Shrewsbury&#8217;s Darwin Centre</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="444" src="/wp-content/uploads/portofolio-1-1024x710.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/portofolio-1-1024x710.jpg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/portofolio-1-300x208.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/portofolio-1-768x533.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/portofolio-1-1536x1066.jpg 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/portofolio-1-e1776683699551.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>Independent womenswear retailer Portofolio has expanded within The Darwin shopping centre in Shrewsbury, moving into a standalone store on the upper level&#8230;</p><span class="meta-nav btn-primary btn-right-arrow" style="margin: auto 0 0 auto;">Continue reading</span>]]></description>
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<p>Independent womenswear retailer Portofolio has expanded within The Darwin shopping centre in Shrewsbury, moving into a standalone store on the upper level of the centre.</p>
<p>After almost five and a half years of trading within The Collective independent traders&#8217; hub on the centre&#8217;s ground floor, Portofolio has moved into a larger, prominent space that allows the business to grow and reach even more customers.</p>
<p>The new location places the brand alongside established national retailers, marking a significant milestone for the independent business.</p>
<p>The Collective has played a key role in nurturing small businesses since its establishment, providing an accessible and supportive environment for start-ups.</p>
<p>Reflecting on the brand’s time in The Collective, the owner of Portofolio, Georgia Bikakis, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>“Being a part of The Collective was like being in a community of small businesses. I would definitely recommend a new independent business to start their journey here. It’s affordable and a brilliant location to start.</p>
<p>“Having a physical store on the upper level of the centre is the greatest location we could ever wish for. Setting up next to multinational brands like this has been a lifelong dream for me. Portofolio was created in The Collective and, with the help of the management team, it is where it is today. They acknowledged our vision and helped us build the foundation of our dream in creating a women’s clothing store.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Known for its personalised approach, Portofolio prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service. The store’s main priority is its customers, working with every individual to find the right outfit for them. Georgia has been working in retail for most of her life, and making her customers feel and look amazing is her lifelong goal and she looks forward to welcoming both returning and new shoppers into its expanded space.</p>
<p>Kevin Lockwood, Centre Manager of The Darwin, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>“We’re delighted to see Portofolio take this exciting next step. The Collective is designed to support independent businesses as they grow, and Portofolio is a fantastic example of that success. Georgia’s commitment to customer service and clear vision for the brand has helped her build a loyal following, and we are confident the brand will continue to thrive in this new location.”</p></blockquote>
<p>The Darwin proudly champions local, independent brands and has helped businesses open their first permanent bricks and mortar stores by offering them affordable and flexible leasing terms.</p>
<p>The Collective has become a prominent destination in Shrewsbury for people looking for something unique, local and special. The space &#8211; which was formerly home to QVC &#8211; can house up to 11 independent businesses. If you are interested in having a space in The Collective, please contact info@shrewsbury-shopping.co.uk.</p>
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		<title>Seven Oswestry roads to be surface dressed</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="427" src="/wp-content/uploads/Kier-surface-dressing-1024x683.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Kier-surface-dressing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/Kier-surface-dressing-300x200.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Kier-surface-dressing-768x512.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/Kier-surface-dressing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/Kier-surface-dressing-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, /wp-content/uploads/Kier-surface-dressing-scaled-e1776174370607.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>Seven roads in Oswestry are to be surface dressed between 5 and 21 May [2026]. The roads are: High Fawr Avenue Bryn&#8230;</p><span class="meta-nav btn-primary btn-right-arrow" style="margin: auto 0 0 auto;">Continue reading</span>]]></description>
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<p>Seven roads in Oswestry are to be surface dressed between 5 and 21 May [2026].</p>
<p>The roads are:</p>
<ul>
<li>High Fawr Avenue</li>
<li>Bryn Rise</li>
<li>Llanforda Mead</li>
<li>Breidden Close</li>
<li>White Minster</li>
<li>High Lea Close</li>
<li>Hampton Fields</li>
</ul>
<p>Work will be carried out in three phases as follows, when the roads will be closed from 7am to 5pm each day.</p>
<ul>
<li>5 to 7 May  &#8211; Road closure for surface dressing</li>
<li>19 to 20 May &#8211; Road closure for surface seal*</li>
<li>20 to 21 May &#8211; Road closure for white lining</li>
</ul>
<p>*During the surface seal there will be no vehicle access whilst the surfaces cures. This takes approximately 30 minutes.</p>
<p>The road will have an initial sweep within 24 hours of the new surface being laid. The sweeper returns after seven days to remove any residual loose chippings.</p>
<p>During the closures access to the work areas will be maintained for the following:</p>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type: none;">
<ul>
<li>Residents who live and reside within the road closure.</li>
<li>Businesses located within the closure (if applicable)</li>
<li>Pedestrians, dismounted cyclists and equestrians.</li>
<li>Emergency vehicles.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>People are asked to ensure vehicles are not parked on the road whilst the work is in progress.</p>
<p>More than 70 stretches of road across Shropshire being treated this year as part of Shropshire Council’s surface dressing programme.</p>
<p>Surface dressing is a quick, efficient and cost-effective way of preventing potholes, maintaining skid-resistance and waterproofing road surfaces. It forms a major part of the council’s annual road maintenance programme and is being carried out alongside other preventative and reactive maintenance work.</p>
<p>Work will be carried out by Kier Infrastructure on behalf of Shropshire Council.</p>
<p>For more information visit and search the <a href="https://one.network/">One Network roadworks website.</a></p>
<h3><strong>Further information</strong></h3>
<p>All planned roadworks are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be displayed on the yellow advanced warning signs and on <a href="https://one.network/">https://one.network/</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="427" src="/wp-content/uploads/Advanced-Wireless-Innovation-Region-River-Severn-Partnership-Minsterley-0204.2026-001-1-1024x683.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/Advanced-Wireless-Innovation-Region-River-Severn-Partnership-Minsterley-0204.2026-001-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/Advanced-Wireless-Innovation-Region-River-Severn-Partnership-Minsterley-0204.2026-001-1-300x200.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/Advanced-Wireless-Innovation-Region-River-Severn-Partnership-Minsterley-0204.2026-001-1-768x512.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/Advanced-Wireless-Innovation-Region-River-Severn-Partnership-Minsterley-0204.2026-001-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/Advanced-Wireless-Innovation-Region-River-Severn-Partnership-Minsterley-0204.2026-001-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>A flood‑risk community is set to benefit from a new automated early warning system designed to improve local preparedness and resilience. The&#8230;</p><span class="meta-nav btn-primary btn-right-arrow" style="margin: auto 0 0 auto;">Continue reading</span>]]></description>
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<p>A flood‑risk community is set to benefit from a new automated early warning system designed to improve local preparedness and resilience.</p>
<p>The River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) is supporting a new collaboration to enhance flood resilience along the Rea Brook, working closely with the Minsterley Flood Action Group.</p>
<p>The group will benefit from a digitally-automated flood warning system similar to one deployed in Bucknell which is also in the River Severn catchment.</p>
<p>The RSPAWIR use-case project, led by the University of Chester as part of its wider <em>Build Back Together</em> research initiative, has shown how wireless water‑level sensors, real‑time dashboards and early alerts can help communities better understand and respond to flood risk.</p>
<p>Dr Namrata Bhattacharya‑Mis, associate professor in disaster risk and resilience and programme leader in natural hazard management  at the University of Chester, said:-</p>
<blockquote><p>“The system provides 24/7 local water‑level monitoring and sends email, WhatsApp and SMS alerts to subscribed users when water levels start to rise.</p>
<p>“It was important to scale up this work, and we’re pleased to once again have the support of the RSPAWIR. From experience, we know that strong community involvement is what really maximises the impact of this kind of technology.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Tom Dainty, Shropshire Council deputy cabinet member with responsibility for flooding, said:-</p>
<blockquote><p>“This is a tried‑and‑tested system that gives local people access to clear, real‑time information about flood risk, helping them take action to protect their homes and their community.</p>
<p>“I’m pleased that the RSPAWIR has been able to support this project and help communities become more resilient to flooding.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Doug Jones, of the Minsterley Flood Action Group, added:-</p>
<blockquote><p>“The group appreciate the opportunity to participate in this bold innovative development launched by the  RSPAWIR,  using remote sensors to monitor water flows in real time within strategic tributaries and the Minsterley Brook, and are very keen for our local community to find out more about how the data might support them and our response to flooding locally. “</p></blockquote>
<p>Local Shropshire councillor Nick Hignett added:-</p>
<blockquote><p>“I know people have been affected by repeated flood events and from that experience they know what action to take and when to take it, but the early warning system based on real-time data can only be an advantage.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Julia Buckley MP said: &#8211;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;This exciting community lead development comes after years of local campaigning by the Minsterley Flood Action Group. Today is a great milestone, as localised data has been the missing link for Minsterley and its surrounding areas.”</p></blockquote>
<p>The deployment includes wireless water‑level sensors on the Minsterley Brook, Santley Brook and Hogstow Brook.</p>
<p>Chester University will be running a community information session at Minsterley Parish Hall on May 29.</p>
<p>The RSPAWIR, managed by Shropshire Council, has received £4 million in funding from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to support the growth of advanced wireless innovation across key economic sectors and is one of ten innovation regions nationally to receive funding.</p>
<p>RSPAWIR focuses on accelerating the adoption of advanced wireless technologies across three sectors with strong roots in the catchment area: water management, agri‑tech and the public sector.</p>
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		<title>More than 90 roads across Shropshire to be resurfaced</title>
		<link>https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/04/more-than-90-roads-across-shropshire-to-be-resurfaced/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="425" src="/wp-content/uploads/A41-resurfacing-July-2022-e1658314803614.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Resurfacing work on the A41 in July 2022" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/A41-resurfacing-July-2022-e1658314803614.jpg 750w, /wp-content/uploads/A41-resurfacing-July-2022-e1658314803614-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>More than 90 stretches of road in Shropshire are set to be resurfaced in the coming months as Shropshire Council continues its&#8230;</p><span class="meta-nav btn-primary btn-right-arrow" style="margin: auto 0 0 auto;">Continue reading</span>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="425" src="/wp-content/uploads/A41-resurfacing-July-2022-e1658314803614.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Resurfacing work on the A41 in July 2022" decoding="async" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/A41-resurfacing-July-2022-e1658314803614.jpg 750w, /wp-content/uploads/A41-resurfacing-July-2022-e1658314803614-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>More than 90 stretches of road in Shropshire are set to be resurfaced in the coming months as Shropshire Council continues its work to improve the county’s roads and tackle potholes.</p>
<p>With a further 7<a href="https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/02/more-than-70-shropshire-roads-to-be-surface-dressed/">1 stretches of road across Shropshire set to be surface dressed</a> this spring and summer, this means more than 160 roads are set to be treated in the coming months.</p>
<p>The 92 sites that are to resurfaced (see list below) are located across the county and have been identified by experienced highways officers.</p>
<p>The programme can also <a href="https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/roads-and-highways/highways-maintenance/resurfacing-and-surface-dressing/resurfacing-programme-202627/">be seen on the council website.</a> Some of the work is already underway. To ensure value for money, roads that are likely to need costly repairs in the future are prioritised.</p>
<p>The resurfacing work will be carried out between April 2026 and March 2027 and dates will be added to the <a href="https://uk.one.network/">One Network interactive roadworks website</a> once known.</p>
<p>David Vasmer, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for highways and environment, said:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>“Improving our roads and making them safer for all road users is one of our top priorities. Our annual resurfacing and surface dressing programmes are a really important part of this and represent a significant investment in the roads across the county.</strong></p>
<p><strong>“This year’s programmes to improve our roads will greatly improve more than 160 stretches of road across Shropshire, and help to prevent potholes and other problems occurring in the future.</strong></p>
<p><strong>“I’m sure the work will be welcomed by people who use these roads and I thank people for their patience and understanding while this important work is carried out.”</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Work will be carried out by Kier Infrastructure on behalf of Shropshire Council.</p>
<p>For more information see <a href="https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/roads-and-highways/highways-maintenance/resurfacing-and-surface-dressing/">www.shropshire.gov.uk/highways.</a></p>
<p><strong>Further information</strong></p>
<p>The roads set to be resurfaced, are:</p>
<ul>
<li>C6007 Sheet Road, Ludlow</li>
<li>A41 Prees Heath to Heathwood Road</li>
<li>C5135 &#8211; Rowley to Brockton 60mph section, Brockton</li>
<li><a href="https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/03/press-road-whitchurch-resurfaced/">Prees Road, Whitchurch</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/03/shrewsbury-road-high-street-church-stretton-resurfaced/">Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/04/b4380-at-atcham-to-be-resurfaced/">B4380 Atcham</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/04/speeds-lane-in-broseley-to-be-resurfaced/">Speeds Lane, Broseley</a></li>
<li>Ddol Lane, Ifton (Pen-Y-Bryn junction to Ddol)</li>
<li>U8715 &#8211; Earls Ditton to Ditton Mill, Hopton Wafers</li>
<li>Vinnals Lane, Lower Common</li>
<li>A41 &#8211; Wrexham Road to Tilstock Island, Whitchurch</li>
<li>Little Lyth, Lyth Hill to A49</li>
<li>U2202 &#8211; Liverpool Road, Whitchurch</li>
<li>A495 &#8211; Mereside to Tunnel Bank, Ellesmere</li>
<li>A495 &#8211; Talbot Street and Church Street, Ellesmere</li>
<li>U2703 &#8211; Long Lane, Urban, Marchamley</li>
<li>C2101 &#8211; Stanton Upon Hine Heath</li>
<li>U3070 &#8211; Salisbury Road, Market Drayton</li>
<li>U1614 &#8211; Sleap Road, Sleap</li>
<li>Lower Brooke Street/Victoria Road Oswestry</li>
<li>C7130 &#8211; Harlescott Lane mid Section, Shrewsbury</li>
<li>Brown Clee Road, Ditton Priors</li>
<li>A5112 &#8211; Telford Way Roundabout, Shrewsbury (night work)</li>
<li>B5395 Newport Road, Whitchurch</li>
<li>U4561 Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury (night work)</li>
<li>C7108 &#8211; Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury (night work)</li>
<li>B5476 &#8211; Whitchurch Road and New Street, Wem</li>
<li>U4404 Kennedy Road, Shrewsbury</li>
<li>Hall Bank, Pontesbury</li>
<li>A528 &#8211; Ellesmere Road Roundabout, Shrewsbury (night work)</li>
<li>B4380 &#8211; Longden Road Island, Shrewsbury</li>
<li>A495 Welshampton to county boundary</li>
<li>A5124 &#8211; Enterprise Roundabout, Shrewsbury (night work)</li>
<li>U4928 Station Road, Pontesbury (Secttion 2)</li>
<li>C6269 Boraston Bank, Wood Farm Road</li>
<li>C6269 Boraston Bank, Boraston</li>
<li>A490 Chirbury</li>
<li>Oteley Road, Shrewsbury</li>
<li>A49 &#8211; Battlefield Roundabout, Shrewsbury (night work)</li>
<li>B4397 &#8211; Station Road, Baschurch</li>
<li>A495 &#8211; Scotland Street, Ellesmere</li>
<li>B5062 Tennis Centre Island, Shrewsbury (night work)</li>
<li>C1061 &#8211; Leaton To Leaton Crossing</li>
<li>A442 &#8211; A458 Kidderminster Island, Bridgnorth (night work)</li>
<li>C4178 High Street, Albrighton</li>
<li>Valeswood Lane, Hopton</li>
<li>A442 Vicarage Lane to Stockton, Norton</li>
<li>U6549 Woodhouse Lane, Albrighton</li>
<li>A442 Sutton Maddock Island, Sutton Maddock (night work)</li>
<li>A41- A525 Wrexham Road roundabout, Whitchurch</li>
<li>B4363 &#8211; Underhill Street and Hollybush Road, Bridgnorth</li>
<li>U6555 Kingswood Road, Albrighton</li>
<li>Green Lane Island, Bridgnorth (night work)</li>
<li>C6246 from B4364 to Bridgnorth district boundary, Wheathill Brook</li>
<li>U3216 Dodecote Grange, Ercall Heath</li>
<li>C4171 Approach to South Coalport Bridge, Broseley</li>
<li>Mousecroft Lane, Shrewsbury (night work)</li>
<li>C2073 Pepper St, Quina Brook</li>
<li>C5150 Longden Road to A5 Overbridge</li>
<li>C4002 Sheinton Street, Much Wenlock</li>
<li>C4002 Wilmore Street, Much Wenlock</li>
<li>C2108 Little Bolas Road</li>
<li>A4169 Shifnal to Hem, Shifnal</li>
<li>C1060 Felton Butler</li>
<li>U6729 Queens Street, Broseley</li>
<li>C7118 Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury</li>
<li>C5111 Pelham Rd, Upton Magna</li>
<li>U5518 Manor Lane, Longden</li>
<li>C4256 Goesland to Nethercott, Neen Savage</li>
<li>U4209 First Terrace, Shrewsbury</li>
<li>C6253 Milson to county boundary, Gaudy Wood</li>
<li>B4397 Ruyton XI Towns Section B</li>
<li>B4393 Powys boundary to Alberbury</li>
<li>C6269 Hay Bridge</li>
<li>C2629 Milson</li>
<li>Tenbury Road, Cleobury Mortimer</li>
<li>C6197 Bankshead, Bishops Castle</li>
<li>C6236 Sheet Road, Caynham</li>
<li>A495 &#8211; Victoria Street and Willow Street, Ellesmere</li>
<li>C6195 Cefn Einion to Colebatch A488</li>
<li>C5146 Rorrington to Priest Weston</li>
<li>C1029 Queens Head to Rednall Mill</li>
<li>A488 Church Street, Clun</li>
<li>U2620 Longford to A53 Muller roundabout</li>
<li>C6218 Botvyle, All Stretton</li>
<li>U8538 Parys Road, Ludlow</li>
<li>C4162 Haughton Rd</li>
<li>Shelton Road Island, Shrewsbury</li>
<li>Lower Road, Harmer Hill</li>
<li>Footway &#8211; U2718 &#8211; Manor House Lane, Prees Higher Heath (A49 To Junction Near Heath Farm) 30mph section</li>
<li>Brookside, Pontesbury</li>
<li>A41 &#8211; Prees Heath Island to Heath Road Island</li>
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