Lib Dems to crack down on poor quality road repairs
The Liberal Democrats in charge of Shropshire Council are taking steps to deal with poor quality road repairs that were ignored for years under the Conservative administration.
19 May 2026
South Shropshire News
The latest news from the Liberal Democrats in South Shropshire
River swimming spots in Shropshire deemed unsafe
Three well-known river swimming locations in Shropshire are officially designated as unsafe, sparking concern among residents and campaigners.
18 May 2026
Lib Dems appoint new Chief Exec of Shropshire Council
Lib Dem-run Shropshire Council has confirmed Tanya Miles as it's new Chief Exec. Tanya has served as the council’s Interim Chief Executive since September 2025. It comes on the day the Lib Dems announced a new Cabinet for Shropshire Council.
14 May 2026
Lib Dems announce new Cabinet in charge of Shropshire
The Liberal Democrats have announced a new Cabinet to oversee the running of Shropshire Council. The changes put a new focus on housing and financial improvement. Ten Liberal Democrat councillors will cover the main areas of responsibility.
14 May 2026
Mulithogs to tackle potholes
Two Multihog road planer machines are set to tackle more potholes across the county this month. Road repairs and maintenance are one of the Liberal Democrats top priorities for Shropshire.
1 May 2026
Shropshire Lib Dems shake up top council team
Shropshire Liberal Democrats have unveiled a shake-up of the Council’s political leadership after their first year in office, designed to strengthen delivery, deepen cross-party working and put housing and financial recovery at the top of the agenda.
30 Apr 2026
20mph limits being introduced for more Shropshire schools
More Shropshire schools are to benefit from 20mph speed restrictions. 20mph limits have already been introduced outside or close to ten Shropshire schools in the past 12 months, as part of the road safety programme at Lib Dem-run Shropshire Council.
28 Apr 2026
163 roads to be resurfaced or surface dressed
Lib Dem-run Shropshire Council will be resurfacing 92 stretches of road over the coming months, with a further 71 being surface dressed (sealed and strengthened). This is in addition to ongoing pothole repairs.
27 Apr 2026
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