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− | '''Shropshire''' (sometimes abbreviated '''Salop''') is a county in the English midlands. | + | [[File:New Shropshire Ceremonial Numbered.png|thumb|Shropshire<br> |
+ | 1 '''Shropshire Council''' (unitary)<br> | ||
+ | 2 [[Telford and Wrekin]] (unitary)]]'''Shropshire''' (sometimes abbreviated '''Salop''') is a county in the English midlands. | ||
From 1974 onwards Shropshire was a two-tier authority, with a county council and six district councils, with the Wrekin (later [[Telford and Wrekin]]) as a separate unitary authority. In 2009 the six district councils were abolished, and the county council area became a separate unitary authority alongside Telford and Wrekin. There is also a ceremonial county of Shropshire covering both unitary authorities. | From 1974 onwards Shropshire was a two-tier authority, with a county council and six district councils, with the Wrekin (later [[Telford and Wrekin]]) as a separate unitary authority. In 2009 the six district councils were abolished, and the county council area became a separate unitary authority alongside Telford and Wrekin. There is also a ceremonial county of Shropshire covering both unitary authorities. |
Revision as of 18:18, 20 March 2013
Shropshire (sometimes abbreviated Salop) is a county in the English midlands.From 1974 onwards Shropshire was a two-tier authority, with a county council and six district councils, with the Wrekin (later Telford and Wrekin) as a separate unitary authority. In 2009 the six district councils were abolished, and the county council area became a separate unitary authority alongside Telford and Wrekin. There is also a ceremonial county of Shropshire covering both unitary authorities.
Shropshire is part of the West Mercia Police area.
LGBT history
Shropshire celebrates IDAHO every year. The 2013 event will include a river cruise in aid of the L-Project and the Kaleidoscope Trust.[1]