Subsidised Tree Scheme 2023

Information from Shropshire Council

Further to our earlier free tree scheme, a new subsidised tree scheme for the 2022/23 planting season has just opened. If you are interested, residents, landowners, farmers, community groups, businesses and charities can apply for trees that are subsidised at a 50% cost by HM Treasury and Shropshire Council. The applicant is responsible for paying the remaining 50%.

We have chosen mixes of native trees suited for different planting sites in Shropshire, including:

A lowland woodland mix

An upland woodland mix

A wet ground woodland mix

A native hedgerow mix

The mixes above are available in bundles of 20 trees and will cost £15 per bundle (half-price), including a bamboo cane and spiral tree guard.

There is no limit to the number of trees or hedgerow plants that you can orders, and trees will be supplied on very much a first come first served basis.

For more information and to apply for your trees, please see our website:

https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/environment/trees-woodlands-and-hedges/shropshire-council-community-tree-scheme-202223/

Voter ID in Polling Stations

From 4 May 2023 voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections, including local elections, parliamentary by-elections, Police and Crime Commissioner elections, and recall petitions, Shropshire Council’s newsroom item refers: Voters in England asked to show ID at polling stations from May 2023 – Shropshire Council Newsroom

Further information can be found on the Electoral Commission’s website: Voter ID | Electoral Commission

And some information is also available on Shropshire Council’s website, this page will be updated when further information becomes available: Voter ID in polling stations | Shropshire Council