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Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporter covering Telford and Wrekin

March 12, 2024

Town centre boarding house conversion approved despite concerns over accommodation plans

March 11, 2024

Call to slash Telford council's comms budget from £440,000 to £250,000

Politics|Mar 11

Ironbridge house extension gets green light despite fears over 'nasty' junction

Ironbridge|Mar 11

March 8, 2024

Cabbies, street traders and dog breeders facing licence fee increase in Telford

Pledge over village flooding after ‘torrent’ of water heads through gardens

Change of flooding grants policy leaving businesses 'out of pocket'

Council to deliver ‘targeted’ dog fouling campaign

March 7, 2024

Opposition councillors urge Telford & Wrekin Council to drop 'vanity project' swimming pool plan

Night fishing set to be allowed permanently at pool near Newport

Council's housing firm looking at next steps with 850 homes planned

March 6, 2024

Councillor calls for Labour administration to 'return to more democratic and transparent path'

March 5, 2024

Latest dates and venues revealed for Telford's pop-up prom shop helping youngsters look their best

'Outrageous waste': Telford council slammed for spending £259,000 on new chamber

Plans approved to convert Newport town centre building into residential accommodation

Council reaffirms commitment to keeping free car parks across Telford borough

March 2, 2024

Council changes plans on re-locating Telford nursery to bowling green site

Education|Mar 2

March 1, 2024

Telford & Wrekin Council rubber stamps 4.99 per cent council tax rise

Telford Alzheimers and respite centre plans being reconsidered after objections

Wellington|Mar 1

Ironbridge holiday lodges plan submitted to council

Ironbridge|Mar 1

Planning inspector allows outbuilding used to care for retired trekking horses to remain

Ironbridge|Mar 1

February 29, 2024

Affordable housing scheme for land in Telford is withdrawn over wildlife concerns

Property|Feb 29

Wellington school to welcome 300 new pupils after expansion plans get green light

Education|Feb 29

HMO plan for Wellington approved despite objection from Royal Mail

Property|Feb 29

February 27, 2024

Theatre redevelopment backed by residents in consultation

Objections raised to plans for Ellerdine Grange Farm to house 48,000 chickens in egg laying units

Business|Feb 27

Renovation plans revealed for outbuilding at Eyton Hall site

Environment|Feb 27

February 23, 2024

Plan to bring disused Telford shop back into use is re-submitted

Donnington|Feb 23

February 22, 2024

Telford SEND improvements highlighted

Fire service rolls out body cameras

Science & technology|Feb 22

Telford chocolate firm wants to expand factory as it targets European growth

Business|Feb 22

February 21, 2024

Concerns raised that Newport properties are being converted for ‘part-time’ university students

Property|Feb 21

February 20, 2024

Newport care company 'requires improvement' after CQC inspection

Fire authority to consider Shropshire residents' council tax level

Shrewsbury|Feb 20

Newport petrol station can use jet wash until 10pm despite noise concerns

Plan for new pond and woodland area near Telford can go ahead

Environment|Feb 20

February 19, 2024

Ironbridge hotel renovations approved despite 'jarringly modern' lighting

Ironbridge|Feb 19

February 16, 2024

Scheme to close roads outside Telford schools will not be enforced

Education|Feb 16

Industrial estate plans for new buildings to host five businesses

Bridgnorth|Feb 16

Plans submitted for new special education needs school to be built in Telford

Education|Feb 16

'Imaginative’ property at ‘long abandoned’ Ironbridge site is approved

Environment|Feb 16

February 15, 2024

'Sad reality': Leader warns of higher costs as cabinet approves first council tax rise in two years

Politics|Feb 15

Wellington Town Council tables motion against downgrading Princess Royal Hospital A&E

Telford judo club with big plans asks council for help to secure permanent lease for home

Wellington|Feb 15

February 14, 2024

Walkers Crisps potato farm reveals reservoir plan to tackle climate change threat to crops

Shrewsbury|Feb 14

Developer revises plans for huge estate on edge of Telford to include smaller homes

Property|Feb 14

February 13, 2024

Former village bowling green could be turned into religious building under plans

Shrewsbury|Feb 13

'Affordable' apartment complex approved for site of surplus Shrewsbury NHS buildings

Shrewsbury|Feb 13

February 12, 2024

Final phase of large housing estate on edge of Telford signed off by planners

Council considering plan for more than £400m of investment

February 9, 2024

New 'air quality' plans to be considered by councillors

Environment|Feb 9

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