School Library Services - Have Your Say Monday, 29 April, 2024 Shropshire Council has launched a consultation into the future of its Schools Library Service with schools and the public invited to share their thoughts. In Shropshire, the Schools Library Service operates as a traded service, which schools can buy into, and around 65% of schools in Shropshire choose to do so. Schools that subscribe to the service can borrow books and artefacts relating to school... Local News
National Recognition for Shrewsbury Restaurant 17th October 2023 Congratulations to The Third Place which is based in Frankwell, Shrewsbury who have just won 'Restaurant of the Year' at this years' National Curry Awards. I... Local News
UK Support for Israel - My Reply to Constituents 13th October 2023 Thank you to constituents that have contacted me with their concerns over the current situation in Israel. The events we have seen unfolding in Israel are... Westminster News
Transport Secretary Confirms Additional Funding For North West Relief Road 12th October 2023 I am pleased to announce that Transport Secretary Mark Harper has confirmed that the government will fund the full cost of the North West Relief Road following... Local News
Extra Government Funding for Shrewsbury Transport Schemes 9th October 2023 I welcome the Prime Minister's announcement that he would be cancelling part of the high-speed rail line and instead diverting the £36 billion earmarked for... Westminster News
Use of Fireworks in the UK 6th October 2023 Thank you to the many constituents that have contacted me about fireworks and the impact they have on animals. My ministerial colleagues and I recognise that... Westminster News
Additional Funding for Bus Services in Shropshire 29th September 2023 I am pleased to report that the government is to invest a further £1,490,492 in bus services across Shropshire. This additional funding to Shropshire Council... Local News
Police on Night Patrol In Shrewsbury Town Centre 28th September 2023 Pleased to report that West Mercia Police Officers were seen out patrolling in Shrewsbury Town Centre late last night (27 September 2023). West Mercia's Police... Articles
Net Zero Strategy Explained 21st September 2023 The recent revisions to the net zero strategy have outlined a fairer path to achieve the target of net zero by 2050, and will ease the financial burden on... Westminster News
National Rail Contract for West Coast Partnership 21st September 2023 Following this week's announcement that First Trenitalia will continue operating the West Coast train services, I have received the following communication from... Westminster News