Heronwatch gets state of the art cameras offering clear views of Moscow Island nests. A local fundraising effort made it possible. New High Definition Camera System Installed at Shropshire Mere Hey, guess what’s happening in Ellesmere? They got new cameras for watching herons! Ten HD cameras will show herons nesting on Moscow Island. You can…
Groups unite to clean Crestwood Court, install CCTV, and warn against illegal dumping with fines. Oswestry Tackles Worst Fly Tipping Spot with New Measures People in Oswestry complained about Crestwood Court. They said it was a big fly-tipping spot filled with trash. Now, they are doing something about the messy area. Several groups will work…
Residents are urging officials to release land for a bike and skate track funded by a past sale. Oswestry Residents Push for Bike and Skate Track on Vacant Land Oswestry wants a pump track, and a vacant lot near the leisure centre is considered ideal. The town aims to use funds from a past land…
Council may drop £200,000 car park plan in Oswestry after improvements. Residents question spending priorities. Oswestry Car Park Refurbishment Plan Facing Cancellation By Council James Owen, a councillor, noticed something odd in some papers. The papers detailed plans to fix the car park at Oswestry Leisure Centre, with a cost of £200,000. James Owen believed…
A family seeks to convert land near Ellesmere into a home. The plan includes a caravan, utility block and stable move. Shropshire Family Seeks Permission to Build Traveller Home on Field Nathan and Emily Roberts want to change land use. The land is at Sodyllt Bank, near Ellesmere. They submitted the application earlier this month.…
Cars no longer need bookings for Shropshire recycling centers, but vans and trailers still require appointments. Shropshire Council Scraps Tip Booking System for Cars The council implemented a new system in November. It required advance booking for recycling centers, applying to all five household sites. This rule changes later this month. Cars no longer require…
Efforts begin to fund a new BMX track in Ellesmere with council backing and community crowdfunding. Fundraising Launches for New Ellesmere BMX Track Project The council wants to build a pump track behind Berwyn View. They talked to locals and kids already. Shropshire Council promised some money. The town council needs more funds, and they…
Councillor calls for rethink of Shropshire breastfeeding service changes after BfN support ends. Oswestry Councillor Urges Action to Protect Breastfeeding Support The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) shared some news. They felt shocked by a recent decision Shropshire Council made. The Council will still support breastfeeding using a new community contract led by Oswestry Community Action (QUBE).…