New help for Shropshire residents facing cost-of-living pressures
Lib Dem-run Shropshire Council has announced a major package of support for residents facing cost‑of‑living pressures.
7 Apr 2026
South Shropshire News
The latest news from the Liberal Democrats in South Shropshire
Government demands food waste collection without funding
The Labour Government is attempting to force councils to collect a third bin, specifically for food waste, that must be collected separately from all other forms of household waste. However, they are providing no funding for this service.
2 Apr 2026
Action to tackle road flooding and runoff
Lib Dem-run Shropshire Council is embarking on a series of initiatives across the county to reduce or eliminate flooding at a number of well-known problem roads.
26 Mar 2026
Future of Cleobury Mortimer Sports and Fitness Centre secured
Cleobury Mortimer Sports and Fitness Centre has been spared, thanks to the tireless efforts of local volunteers and Lib Dem-run Shropshire Council. The previous Conservative administration had marked the centre for closure.
24 Mar 2026
Roadmaster vehicles tackling potholes on Shropshire's rural roads
Lib Dem-run Shropshire Council is stepping up its efforts to fix the county’s roads over the next few weeks using two Roadmaster vehicles that can repair most potholes in under an hour.
23 Mar 2026
Lib Dems tackling Blue Badge delays
Lib Dem-run Shropshire Council has announced a 12-week grace period for Blue Badge renewals following a sharp rise in demand and ongoing funding pressures from central government.
12 Mar 2026
Lib Dem-run council plans major expansion of electric vehicle charging network
Shropshire Council’s Lib Dem Cabinet has approved plans for a major expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging across the county, supported by more than £2 million in Government funding and significant private‑sector investment.
11 Mar 2026
Council commences road repair 'surge'
With the approach of spring weather, Shropshire Council is commencing an intensive programme of road repairs that should see 72 stretches of road ‘top dressed’ and another 69 stretches of road resurfaced over the next few months.
8 Mar 2026
Shropshire Council Leader slams Government funding
Councillor Heather Kidd, the Lib Dem Leader of Shropshire Council, has slammed as ‘deeply unfair’ the conformation received from the Government that Shropshire will receive £4.3 Million less in Government funding in 2026/27.
26 Feb 2026