Saturday, 11th October 2008

Credit crunch hits retailers

The credit crunch is making its mark on Ludlow’s high street with some stores closing either completely or partially.

Hospital up for debate

Residents will be able to have their say about the development of a new community hospital for Ludlow at the next meeting of the Action: Ludlow and Ludlow Rural local joint committee next Thursday (September 25).

Flood defences not an option

A year after Tenbury Wells flooded three times and within a week the town was flooded again, Environment Agency figures show over half of those displaced last summer are still not back in their homes.

A week of green events

A green event with all kinds of eco-friendly activities takes over Cleobury Mortimer next week.

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100 homes bid wins backing

Controversial plans to redevelop redundant industrial buildings into more than 100 new homes in Cleobury Mortimer look set to go ahead – despite there being no provision for affordable homes.

Cittaslow row revs up again

Cittaslow Ludlow was the centre of another row at Ludlow Town Council, after Councillor Amanda Pope accused a colleague of harassing the council’s former representative on the board.

Funding deadline missed

The Ludlow Market Square enhancement has been branded “a shambles” by one town councillor after it was revealed the deadline for applying for potential funding of £40,000 for the scheme had passed.

Cash boost for transport hub

The architect of a £2m transport hub for Ludlow has welcomed the news the scheme will be supported by South Shropshire District Council, ahead of the transition to a unitary authority next year.

Eco coffins business booming

A Tenbury firm which sells environmentally friendly coffins to funeral directors is celebrating after receiving its biggest ever order.

Cemetery watch

A Ludlow town councillor has suggested setting up a cemetery watch scheme after a number of thefts from graves in the town’s Henley Road Cemetery.