We have now developed our programme and would like to make you aware that works on High St, Bishops Castle are due to commence 15/08/24 – 21/08/24 . please note that drainage works will commence in advance of the resurfacing, likely to be WC 05 Aug onwards. Works will likely be undertaken in the daytime 0900 to 1700 under a… Read more »
The Neighbourhood Plan drawn up by Volunteers and Town Councillors has been accepted by Shropshire Council following the recent Referendum and will be used to help it decide on planning applications once they have formally adopted it. The full plan is available in the Library and Bishop’s Castle Town Hall & Visitor Information Centre as well as online. Further Information… Read more »
The Annual Town Meeting will be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday April 23rd at 7.00pm Town Meeting Agenda 2024
The Neighbourhood Plan for Bishops Castle will be going to a Referendum on May 2nd for the approval of the community. A group of volunteers have worked with the Town Council and other local bodies over the last few years to develop this plan for the Town – Full details of the plan can be found in the documents uploaded… Read more »
Mayor’s Sunday took a slightly different format this year in Bishop’s Castle. Held on 30/10/22 at the St John the Baptist Church in Bishop’s Castle this year the incoming Mayor and Councillors were joined by many of the Town’s Covid Volunteers for the Parade and service. Covid Volunteers who had been nominated by the towns’ residents were presented with Certificates… Read more »
As we continue to mourn the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, here is an update on activity you will see over the weekend, In the County and in the Town. Saturday 10th September Flags at The Town Hall and St John the Baptist. Currently the flags are at half-mast, all flags will be raised at 11am on Saturday… Read more »
. The Councillors and Staff at Bishop’s Castle Town Council are deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who peacefully passed away on Thursday 8th September 2022. The Mayor, Josh Dickin said: “I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Royal Family. The Queen was our longest reigning monarch. Truly one… Read more »
At Tuesdays meeting, The Town Council recently co-opted two new councillors. Bringing the total number of Councillors up to 11 out of a possible 12. We would like to make a warm welcome to Cllrs Lloyd Payne and Rachel Bromley. Both aged 25, it’s great to see the younger generation get involved with local politics. Mayor Josh Dickin said “… Read more »
CoVid Award Nominations The Town Council are welcoming nominations from Residents for those volunteers who went above and beyond during the Covid Pandemic. click this link for further details Covid Awards The nomination form can be found here : Nomination Form The Closing Date is 31st August 2022
