A campaign to prevent development on greenbelt land near Shifnal is picking up support from locals. Shifnal Matters, which had to date collected over 1,200 signatures on its anti-development petition, is aiming to convince Shropshire Council to prevent proposed development. The plans would lead to 3,000 houses being built. Opposing Shifnal Matters, Viscount Alexander Newport explained that the Savills report, commissioned by his organisation, indicates the project could create up to 8,000 jobs. Visit change.org/p/shropshire-council-hands-off-shifnal-s-greenbelt or donate to the group’s cause at goldengiving.com/wall/shifnal-matters.

Apprentices enhance green spaces at Telford care home
Apprentices from construction firm McPhillips have been giving back to the community by enhancing the outdoor space at Telford Hall care home in Lawley. Ollie