Shropshire

Shrewsbury Market Hall won the title of ‘Britain’s Favourite Market 2018’ and now its traders are urging customers to get behind them once again in their bid to retain the title for 2019.

Britain’s Favourite Market competition is run every year by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) which invites members of the public to cast their vote online.

Markets up and down the country have entered. The competition is part of the annual Great British Market Awards. Voting takes place on the NABMA website until Friday 30 November 2018.

Kate Gittins, Shropshire Council’s facilities manager for Shrewsbury Market Hall, said:-

“We’re hoping the public will get behind us once again. Since we won the 2018 Britain’s Favourite Market award, back in January, our Market Hall has simply got better and better.

“New brilliant stalls have opened, including two exciting eateries, and our regular Saturday Late Nights, which we launched last year, are so successful that they are now firmly fixed on our calendar. They get better with each one and people love them.

“Up to 1,900 people pass through the building during the course of these events, which have opened the market to a wider audience.

“Thanks to incredibly creative traders our market has reinvented itself. While many markets around the country are struggling, we’re bucking the trend and continue to get more popular. We now have a record waiting list of more than 430 people wanting a stall in the market.”

Members of the public can vote online by going to https://www.nabma.com/vote/. There is no restriction on how many times someone can vote. The winners of the market awards will be announced in January 2019.

From left: Market traders (top) Laura Bottomley, of The Raven Bookshop, Joe Johnson, of Washed Up Wood, (bottom) Jackie Tunks, of No 49a, and artist Karen Duffy, urge the public to get behind Shrewsbury Market Hall’s ‘Britain’s Favourite Market’ campaign.

Shrewsbury Market Hall, in Claremont Street, is home to nearly 70 independent small businesses. It is jointly run by Shropshire Council and Shrewsbury Town Council.

 About Shrewsbury Market Hall: 

The Market Hall is a two-tier, indoor market hall situated in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre.

It is jointly run by Shropshire Council, which is responsible for the permanent stalls located around the perimeter of the market floor and gallery, and Shrewsbury Town Council, which manages the canopied stalls in the centre.

The Market Hall is situated above a range of well-known high street and independent retailers. Busy trading streets, Shoplatch and Claremont Street, run either side of the building.

It opened in 1965 and is today home to many traders offering a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fresh fish, delicatessen, a selection of eateries, books, china, antiques, collectables and contemporary arts and crafts and much more. 

Social media addresses:-

Twitter:                @markethallshrew

Facebook:           markethallshrewsbury

Instagram:         #themarkethallshrewsbury

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News from our partners Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH)

Bereavement bags to help youngsters cope with the loss of a loved one have been carefully created.

These handmade bereavement bags have been filled with a hand knitted teddy bear, colouring pens and paper – alongside information on dealing with bereavement. There will even be a coloured memory stone inside for the child as a keepsake.

The idea for the bags belongs to Miriam Gilbert, End of Life Specialist Nurse at SaTH, and creating them has been a real family affair.

Miriam Gilbert with a bereavement bag

Miriam’s mother has handmade the bags, her father has created the teddy bears – and even her own children have given their ideas about what to put inside the bags.

Miriam said:

“The bags can be given to parents for their children so that they can open up conversations about bereavement and grief. They can also be given to a child whilst they are visiting their loved one in hospital to show them that hospitals are places that they are welcome to come in to.

“We have also included pens and notebooks, so they can be used to keep the child entertained during a hospital visit – and also so they can write down their feelings.”

Miriam says the bags will include coloured stones so that youngsters can keep them, write a special name on them and place them in their gardens.

Miriam added:-

“It means that when they go outside, they will see the stone and be able to sit and think about their loved one. We have also included a ‘Thoughtful Bear’ in the bag – so if a young child can’t talk about their grief, they can talk to the bear instead and tell them how they are feeling.”

Jules Lewis, End of Life Care Facilitator at SaTH:

“We are always thinking about how we can help our patients and their families. This is fantastic idea by Miriam, and we think it will really help to make a difference at what is the hardest of times for families, particularly children.”

If anyone would like to help Miriam sew bags, or make teddy bears, she would be delighted to hear from them. They can contact her via email: miriam.gilbert@nhs.net – by or calling 01743 261000 ext 3464.

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News from our partners West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC)

On the day that Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill becomes law, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is reminding communities to look Behind the Badge, to understand the impacts that assaults can have on emergency workers and their families.

The Commissioner has campaigned extensively to reduce assaults on police officers, and other emergency workers, ensuring they get the same support as any other victim of crime, and that communities treat them with the respect they deserve.

In the most recent quarter*, there were 152 incidents in which police officers or staff were victims whilst on duty, in 46 of these injuries were sustained. This equates to 1.6 incidents each day, or 1 incident for every 13 officers.

The change in legislation, which the Commissioner has backed throughout, makes certain offences aggravated when committed against emergency workers, giving courts the power to impose stronger sentences, doubling the maximum sentence for an assault against an emergency worker from 6 to 12 months in prison.

Commissioner John Campion said:-

“We must never lose sight of the fact that police officers, and all those who do an extraordinary role in protecting us, are ordinary people, with ordinary lives. We must never underestimate the impact that assaults can have not only on those who are assaulted but on their loved ones, and those around them.

“My commitment and my drive is to continue to encourage people to see Behind the Badge. This is a landmark step in ensuring the full weight of the law, will support those who are unfortunately assaulted in the course of their duties.”

PC Lloyd Stone was assaulted whilst on duty in Bromsgrove, and talked about the impact this had on him and his family. Watch his story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spOVHPSdQDo

For more information about the Behind the Badge campaign visit www.westmercia-pcc.gov.uk/behind-the-badge

Follow the campaign on social media:

Twitter and Facebook: @WestMerciaPCC #BehindTheBadge

*Figures cover July-September 2018, and based on officer headcount for same period.

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The following decisions were made by Shropshire Council’s Central planning committee at its meeting at Shirehall, Shrewsbury on Thursday 25 October 2018.

Caterpillar Defence, Perkins Engines, Lancaster Road, Shrewsbury (16/04559/OUT) Outline application (access for consideration) for residential development (up to 140 dwellings) including demolition of building 1; formation of access roads and associated highways, engineering and accommodation works (revised scheme).

Decision

That planning permission be refused contrary to the officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

The proposed development would involve the use of protected employment land for residential development and would therefore be contrary to adopted development plan policies namely CS13 and CS14 (Core Strategy) and MD4 and MD9 (SAMDev). It was acknowledged that the proposal would involve development of a brownfield site and would deliver some benefits in terms of securing the applicants long term aspirations on the adjoining site; some very localised highway improvements; contributing to housing delivery including affordable housing; and providing some short term economic benefits. The council considered however that these benefits were insufficient to outweigh the clear conflict with the development plan policies, combined with the identified adverse impact of the proposal in terms of increased congestion on the local highway network, and the fact that the proposed open space was not in accordance with adopted policy MD2 notwithstanding the offer of a financial contribution intended to compensate for the deficiency.

Proposed residential development land to the north of Betley Lane, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury (18/02747/OUT) Outline application for residential development for up to 2No. dwellings with retention of access.

Decision

That planning permission be refused contrary to the officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

The access to the proposed development via a narrow unadopted lane is considered to be unsuitable given the restrictions arising from existing properties using it for access and parking. In particular there is concern that adequate access for emergency vehicles cannot be ensured if required and the council is unable to secure improvements by imposing parking restrictions given the un-adopted status of the lane. Accordingly the proposal is considered to be contrary to the aims and requirements of adopted development plan policy CS6 (Core Strategy).

1 Monday Town, Westbury, Shrewsbury (18/02962/FUL) Erection of replacement dwelling; installation of package treatment plant.

Decision

That planning permission be granted contrary to the officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

The Committee acknowledged that the size of the replacement dwelling was not in accordance with the council’s adopted policy but considered that in the particular circumstances of this proposal due to the sloping nature of the site and the ridge line of the proposed dwelling being lower than that of the existing property the development was acceptable. Additionally members welcomed the modern design and accessible accommodation that the proposal offered and referred to the use of good design as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Subject to:

That planning officers be granted delegated powers to attach appropriate conditions and the removal of Permitted Development Rights.

Proposed dwelling north of Top Farm, Kinton, Shrewsbury (18/03967/REM) Approval of Reserved Matters (access, appearance, layout, scale, landscaping) pursuant to Outline application 13/05065/OUT for the erection of dwelling including re-aligned agricultural access and removal of agricultural shed.

Decision

That planning permission be granted as per the officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1.

For further information relating to the decisions go to our online planning register and search for the application by using the reference number or keyword.

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The following planning applications will be considered by Shropshire Council’s South planning committee at its meeting at Shirehall, Shrewsbury on Tuesday 20 November 2018 at 2pm.

The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. To see the full agenda and reports, click here.

• Land east of Badger Hall, Badger, Wolverhampton, WV6 7JR (18/01284/FUL) Formation of a fish stock pool.
• Penhaligon Stud, Norbury, Bishop’s Castle, SY9 5DU (18/03215/FUL) Erection of rural worker’s dwelling and detached garage with bedsit above; erection of 2No. isolation boxes and horse walker.
• Proposed residential development land east of Shaw Lane, Albrighton (18/03579/FUL) Residential development of 6 bungalows and 58 houses (Revised scheme).
• The Cottage, Nordley, Bridgnorth, WV16 4SX (18/04281/FUL) Erection of one dwelling following demolition of existing buildings; formation of vehicular access and parking area; change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden land (revised scheme).
• Bank House, Longhills Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6DS (18/04768/TPO) To fell 2No Douglas fir trees protected by The Council of the South Shropshire District Council, (Church Stretton).

Decisions will be made available after the meeting on our online planning register which you can search by using the appropriate reference number or keyword.

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The following planning applications will be considered by Shropshire Council’s North planning committee at its meeting at Shirehall, Shrewsbury on Monday 19 November 2018 at 2pm.

The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. To see the full agenda and reports click here.

• Residential caravan site known as The Paddocks, Warrant Road, Stoke Heath (18/04479/VAR) Variation on Condition No.s 1 and 7 attached to Planning Permission 18/01257/VAR dated 07 June 2018 to double the number of caravans on Plot 7 from 2 to 4.
• Springhill Farm, Warrant Road, Stoke Heath, TF9 2JR (18/04131/VAR) Variation of condition no. 8 attached to planning permission 18/00679/FUL to revise wording to read – The site shall be used for keeping game birds for no more than 17 weeks in any calendar year with associated equipment (including but not limited to feedstuffs and water containers), but excluding the pens and feeders, removed from the land between 1st August and 1st January in any one calendar year.
• 24 Lilac Grove, Oswestry, SY11 2SD (18/04308/FUL) Erection of a single storey extension.
• Proposed dwelling opposite Browns of Wem, Pool Head, Wem (18/02237/FUL) Change of use of land and conversion of a show bungalow to residential dwelling and associated works (re-submission).
• Land east of Erdington Close, Shawbury (18/03983/FUL) Application under Section 73A of the Town& Country Planning Act 1990 for the extension and resurfacing of an agricultural field access track.

Decisions will be made available after the meeting on our online planning register which you can search by using the appropriate reference number or keyword.

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News from our partners Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

Teams from NHS Shropshire CCG are out across Shropshire, talking to people about choosing self care for a healthier, happier life and how to access local health services as part of Self Care Week (12–18 November 2018).

Self-care is about keeping fit and healthy, understanding when you can look after yourself, when a pharmacist can help, and when to get advice from your GP or another health professional.

During the week, teams from the CCG are sited at large supermarkets across the county sharing free self care hints and tips to people on how to make small changes that can make a big difference in protecting their physical health and mental wellbeing. Everyone is welcome to come along and find out how you can ‘choose self care for life’ at these free events.

Many common, short-term, minor health conditions such as sprains, colds and coughs can be treated at home or with advice from a pharmacist without a trip to the GP or Emergency Department. Using the right health service for your health needs will save you time and help take pressure off the NHS.

Dr Edward Rysdale, an emergency medicine consultant at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, said:

“Before visiting the Emergency Department consider whether there is a service better suited to your health needs. Think about using information on NHS Choices, calling NHS 111 or visiting your pharmacy for health advice. You may not need to wait in the Emergency Department for something you may be able to treat at home or with help from the pharmacist or GP.

“The Emergency Department is for serious, life-threatening conditions such as severe bleeding, heart attacks and badly broken bones. Urgent care and walk-in centres can help you with non-serious injuries such as cuts, sprains, some broken bones, scalds and minor eye injuries.”

  Mon 12 Nov

9am –  5pm Tues 13 Nov

9am – 5pm Wed 14 Nov

9am – 5pm Thurs 15 Nov

9am – 5pm Fri 16 Nov

9am – 5pm Asda

Shrewsbury Morrisons

Shrewsbury Morrisons

Shrewsbury Tesco (Battlefield) Shrewsbury Tesco (Battlefield) Shrewsbury Morrisons

Oswestry Morrisons

Oswestry Tesco

Ellesmere Sainsburys

Oswestry Morrisons

Market Drayton Sainsburys

Bridgnorth Sainsburys

Bridgnorth Tesco

Ludlow Tesco

Ludlow Sainsburys

Bridgnorth

Dr Julian Povey, Chair of NHS Shropshire CCG, tells us how to get the best from our GP:

“Make an appointment if you have an illness or injury that will not go away such as persistent vomiting, ear pain, stomach ache or back ache.  It is vital to remember also that self care is not no care and if you feel like you need to see your GP then make an appointment.”

Inderpreet Kaur, pharmacist, reminds us how to access health advice on the go:-

“The local pharmacist can help with all sorts of health care advice and treatment without an appointment, as well as minor, short term conditions we can also help with services such as stop smoking, weight management and sexual health.  If we feel you need it, we can also signpost you to another NHS service.  We are here to help. ”

Lee Chapman, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for adult services, health and social housing, said:

“When people take good care of their own health and well-being it has benefits for everyone. People spend less time at the GP and other appointments and can even help avoid being admitted into hospital.

“It doesn’t take a huge effort to achieve positive change. We can improve our lives by just making small adjustments to our diet, exercise, and having more social contact can make a difference too. By taking these small steps can help you get more enjoyment out of life.

“I would therefore encourage local people to take advantage these self-care events and find out more about how you can help yourself take care of your health and well-being.”

To find out more about self care and what activities are taking place near you for Self Care Week, visit www.shropshireccg.nhs.uk.

As a public health authority Shropshire Council offers a wide range of advice to help people stay safe and well; from advice on health eating, physical activity and helping to quit smoking to name a few. To find out more visit http://www.healthyshropshire.co.uk/.

Further information

1. Self Care Week takes place 12-18 November 2018 and has the theme “Choose Self Care for Life.”
2. Self Care Week is an annual initiative organised by the Self Care Forum to raise awareness about the benefits of self care and what people can do to take care of their health. It is to promote and encourage more self care across communities, families and generations.

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Some important decisions were made by Shropshire Council’s Cabinet at its meeting last week (Wednesday 7 November 2018).

To see the full agenda and papers, click here.

These items on the published agenda were discussed and approved in line with the recommendations:

• Meeting housing need in Shropshire
• Consultation on Preferred Sites for the Shropshire Local Plan Review
• Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulation 123 List
• Shrewsbury Big Town Plan -- Big Town Plan vision and framework.

Video of meeting:-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=R68YLgDg2To

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Shropshire Council is carrying out a short online survey to find out if people are aware of, and understand, the highways maintenance work that the council and its partners carry out.

The survey also asks people for their views about how the progress of this work is measured and published.

The annual survey runs on the council website until 30 November 2018 – at shropshire.gov.uk/get-involved. It’s the third year that this survey has been carried out.

Shropshire Council, WSP and Kier, work together as part of the Shropshire Highways alliance to maintain and improve the county’s adopted roads, pavements and cycle paths, plus bridges, street lights, traffic lights, signals and crossings. Regular inspections are carried out, plus planned and reactive maintenance to make sure that the county’s roads, pavements and bridges are maintained for road users now and in the future. During spells of ice and snow, winter maintenance is also carried out, to keep roads safe and accessible.

Steve Davenport, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for highways and transport, said:

“All year round we work hard to maintain and improve the county’s roads, and throughout the year we communicate and engage with our customers and stakeholders about our work to maintain and improve the highways network.
“The findings of this survey will tell us if people are aware of the work that we carry out – and will help us to understand if people think we’re communicating effectively, and if we’re recording and reporting the right information about our work. It will also help to influence and improve how we communicate in future about our highways maintenance work.
“I hope people will be able to spare a few minutes to complete it.”

To access the survey, go to shropshire.gov.uk/get-involved.

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The Darwin and Pride Hill shopping centres in Shrewsbury will join others across the nation in marking Purple Tuesday, the UK’s first accessible shopping day.

Tomorrow (Tuesday 13 November 2018) will see the shopping centres officially join the campaign to promote awareness about customers with disabilities, highlight the difficulties existing shoppers with disabilities face and measures that can be put in place to overcome them.

The Darwin Centre in Shrewsbury

To mark the day, the centre’s security and cleaning staff have committed to undergo further disability awareness training and wear purple armbands which have been made and kindly donated by Shrewsbury Top Tailoring, located in the Pride Hill Centre. There will also be posters displayed throughout the two centres.

Kevin Lockwood, Shrewsbury shopping centres manager, said:

“We are proud to be part of Purple Tuesday. We work hard to ensure that our centres are as accessible as they can be, but we’re always looking for new ways to adapt and improve.

“With Christmas fast approaching, it’s a great time to raise awareness and understanding of the challenges our customers with disabilities may face.”

Since launching its initiative in August 2018, leading disability organisation Purple has secured more than 500 sign-ups from established and up-and-coming retail organisations keen to secure their share of the ‘purple pound’ – worth an estimated £249 billion.

Endorsed by the Department for Work and Pensions, Purple Tuesday is a call-to-action for retail businesses to make shopping more accessible for customers with disabilities – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s good for business. Securing custom from the estimated 12 million people with disabilities living in the UK makes commercial sense. Shoppers are also encouraged to show their support, by visiting their local shopping centre or high street on the day.

Exciting plans are underway amongst some of Britain’s leading retailers – chain and independent, large and small – for celebrating the awareness day. Disabled street-theatre, dance and choir performances, and more, are set to be staged across the UK’s favourite shopping hotspots. The initiative also enjoys support from Sarah Newton, Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work, who will attend the purple lighting-up of key London landmarks on the day.

Beyond the 13 November awareness day, Purple will work alongside organisations to support implementation of commitments made, including customer service training and providing support to increase accessibility of websites and other online technology. Wider support includes physical access audits, improved signage and increasing the involvement of mystery shoppers with disabilities.

Mike Adams, Purple’s Chief Executive Officer, said:

“We’re delighted that the Darwin and Pride Hill shopping centres are supporting the Purple Tuesday campaign to promote better accessibility for shoppers with disabilities. This is a collaborative campaign that extends far beyond one day, and it’s vital that retail organisations come together to make shopping more pleasurable and efficient for everyone.”

Resources for organisations and individuals wishing to get involved with Purple Tuesday are available for download at purpletuesday.org.uk.

Further information

About Purple Tuesday

Purple Tuesday is the UK’s first accessible shopping day, organised by Purple – a leading organisation changing the conversation around people with disabilities, and helping businesses secure the ‘purple pound’. For further information, visit: https://wearepurple.org.uk/. 

Shrewsbury shopping centres

Shropshire Council bought Shrewsbury’s three main shopping centres in January 2018 to support the economic growth and regeneration of the town centre. To find out more, visit: https://shropshire.gov.uk/shropshire-council/shrewsbury-shopping-centres/

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An event this week will update businesses on the many exciting economic growth plans for the county.

Last year Shropshire Council’s newly-launched Economic Growth Strategy set out ambitious and exciting growth proposals and actions for the next five years.  Adopting a dynamic and proactive approach, it looks to maximise Shropshire’s numerous assets, and focuses on making the county a key place to live, work and invest.

One year on from the launch, what has been achieved so far will be celebrated at a “Business Leaders Breakfast: Shropshire, a County of Opportunity” on Wednesday 14 November 2018 from 7.45am until 10.30am at Shropshire Conference Centre in Shrewsbury. The morning will outline the exciting plans and developments that promise a host of opportunities for the county.

Guest speakers include Stuart Ashton, Head of Planning and Iain Thomson, Associate Director, Partnerships & Communications of Harworth Group plc, who will present on the development of the Ironbridge Power Station site and Fiona Piercy, Programme Director at Midlands Engine, will outline the key part Shropshire plays in the region’s future.

Former power station site in Ironbridge.

Peter Nutting and Steve Charmley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet members responsible for economic growth, said:

“Since the launch last year, our approach to economic growth has undergone a transformation all of its own. We remain committed to adopting a pro-business attitude and to driving growth and prosperity for Shropshire, while safeguarding the county’s many valuable assets.

“This year we can report on a range of exciting developments, plans and activities that have begun to put the county onto the map regionally, nationally and even internationally.”

Places are limited but to book, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-leaders-breakfast-shropshire-exploring-a-county-of-opportunity-tickets-50858214288?ref=estw

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Shropshire Council’s Licensing Act Sub-Committee has revoked the premises licence for The Local at 30-32 High Street, Whitchurch.  This follows a request for a review of the licence by trading standards officers, who are currently undertaking a criminal investigation into recent activities at the premises.

The matters under investigation were put forward to the committee to demonstrate that two of the key objectives of the licensing regime, the protection of children from harm and the prevention of crime and disorder, were being significantly undermined.  West Mercia Police attended the hearing to support the review with their own concerns that the premises had become a focal point for youngsters in the area, leading to concerns from parents and a rise in anti-social behaviour.

The premises licence holder for the store did not attend the hearing, with it appearing that a decision not to engage with the review process had been made.

The committee, having heard the representations from trading standards and the police, made the decision to revoke the licence.  The premises licence holder has a right of appeal, which they must exercise within 21 days of receiving notification of the committee’s decision.

Grant Tunnadine, investigations team manager for trading standards and licensing, said:

“We welcome the decision of the Licensing Act Sub-Committee to revoke this licence. The activities that were taking place at the premises not only damage the community but also adversely impact on the health and welfare of individuals, in particular children.  The activities also introduce unfair competition for other retailers in the area and damages the viability of legitimate businesses.  Our investigation into a range of criminal offences is ongoing and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.  I can, however, confirm that the premises licence holder is not a potential defendant in the matters under investigation.

“The outcome of this licence review serves as a strong reminder to future licence applicants and existing licence holders that the council will take robust action to ensure the Licensing Act objectives are not undermined.”

Joyce Barrow, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for communities, waste and regulatory services, commented:

“The licence review process is a key tool under the Licensing Act and I am pleased to hear that it is being used to protect children from harm and tackle criminality in relation to licensed premises. It is encouraging to hear that councillors are taking their responsibilities seriously and making the right decisions to protect the health and welfare of children and to protect legitimate businesses in our communities from unfair competition.

“The improved working relationships and co-operation between professional officers across trading standards and licensing are making a real difference to the way in which the Licensing Act is being enforced in Shropshire. This will continue, and be reinforced with the introduction of a significantly revised licensing policy that will be implemented in April 2019.”

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