A popular children's play park in Newport is undergoing a major refurbishment — thanks in large part to the efforts of local Councillor Sarah Syrda, who has championed the project and secured the funding.
Cllr Thomas Janke has been elected by his fellow town councillors as the new Mayor of Newport.
The Lib Dems took 42 of the 74 seats, with the Conservatives pushed to third place
In a nailbitingly close race, Neil beat the Reform candidate by just 15 votes.
For the first time, the Liberal Democrats are standing a full slate of 74 candidates across Shropshire so everyone can vote Lib Dem to end Conservative domination in Shropshire.
Local businessman Neil Bentley has been chosen to fight the Cheswardine division for the Lib Dems in the local elections.
