BISHOPS Castle is next on the list for a roadshow in which Shropshire Council leader Lezley Picton drops in the find out what the big issues are locally..

Ms Picton will be in Bishops Castle on Wednesday, July 13 although the location and time of the meeting is to be confirmed.

The Bishops Castle event follows one held in Market Drayton in the north of the county.

“My meet the leader event in Market Drayton last week was the busiest one yet.,” said the council leader.

“Over the three hours, me and local Shropshire Councillor Ian Nellins spoke to 15 people. It was unfortunate that I wasn’t able to stay longer.

“It was great to see so many faces and hear people’s ideas and concerns, which mainly centred around public transport, sports facilities and the preservation of Walkmill Meadows.

“There are so many passionate people in the town who are keen to find solutions and make things better, and I’m confident that we can, together.

“We’ve gathered so much information which has been carefully noted down and will be actioned as appropriate.”