Update from Cllr Tim Nelson Wednesday, 24 July, 2024 I think last week fairly counted as a busy week. It opened with a return to the Shrewsbury and Newport canal trust regular Himalayan Balsam removal. I think my grumpy face shows the nature of the work! However, the canal looked beautiful, and some lilies do not detract from it's function and purpose as a waterway Less attractive was this fishing line I recovered from the bank. The Anglers have a... Local NewsReports
Cllr Tim Nelson funds Broomfield play area improvements 3rd April 2024 Cllr Tim Nelson's ward fund has been put to use in Broomfield play area. The play equipment was useable but needed some love. New swing cradles and repainted... Local News
Equipment stolen from Hodnet Fire Station 3rd April 2024 Hodnet Fire Station was broken into at 11:30pm last night and some equipment has been stolen. The thieves were disturbed by a passer-by as they broke into a... Local News
15 hours of free childcare for 2 year olds from today 2nd April 2024 From today, every 2 year old in England is entitled to 15 hours of free childcare per week. A Conservative government will increase the offer to 30 hours per... Local News
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to share £7.6m in special education funding 31st March 2024 A total of £7.6m in additional Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) funding for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin has been announced by the UK government... Local News
Police & Crime Commissioner Election 2024 30th March 2024 Voters will go to the polls on 2nd May to vote for the Police & Crime Commissioner for West Mercia. The current Police & Crime Commissioner is a Conservative... Local News
Cllr Jay Gough's restoration of Donnington War Memorial 26th March 2024 Cllr Jay Gough has been working with Babcock International Group to restore Donnington War Memorial gates and has shared pictures of the newly-restored brass... Local News
Council Tax "Special Fund" Explained 24th March 2024 Many residents have been asking questions about the "Special Fund" added to their Council Tax bills this year, wondering where it's come from and what it's for... Local News
Comment on the Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis 23rd March 2024 The news that the Princess of Wales is undergoing treatment for cancer came as a shock to us all and all of us at Wrekin Conservative Association wish her a... Articles
Leave our flag alone! 22nd March 2024 Nike and the FA have unveiled a new England football shirt with a defaced Cross of St Georges on it. The red and white flag that has been the symbol of our... Opinions
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 24th July 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 1st July 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 28th May 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 28th May 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 28th May 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
General Election Speech in Full 28th May 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News