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
South Shropshire News
The latest news from the Liberal Democrats in South Shropshire
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
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 within minutes.
23 Mar 2026