South Shropshire News

The latest news from the Liberal Democrats in South Shropshire

New Chief Exec Tanya Miles with Lib Dem Council Leader, Heather Kidd.

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
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New cabinet members

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
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A multihog vehicle in use in South Shropshire

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
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Councillors Heather Kidd and Alex Wagner

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
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20mph road sign

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
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A surface dressing vehicle at work in Shropshire

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
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