Bridgnorth-dc.gov.uk is a council providing resources and more in Shropshire
Title
Bridgnorth District Council
Description
About the Council
The District of Bridgnorth is one of the six districts in Shropshire which were formed when local government was reorganised in 1974. It has a population of 52,497, and covers an area of 245 square miles in the south-east of the county. Its boundaries in the South and East follow the county boundaries of Hereford and Worcester and Staffordshire, and to the North and West lie the Shropshire districts of Telford and Wrekin, Shrewsbury and Atcham and South Shropshire. The River Severn, flowing roughly from north to south, divides the District into two, and within the District the only crossings for vehicles are the two bridges in Bridgnorth. This makes the town of Bridgnorth the natural centre for the District.
There are flourishing industries in Bridgnorth, and also in some of the smaller towns and larger villages in the District, but otherwise the area is largely agricultural. There is a busy cattle market in Bridgnorth which operates every Tuesday and a street market on Saturday and Sunday.
The District has a good road network, and is served well by the bus operators. The M54 motorway provides a direct link from the northern part of the District to the M6. The Midland Region rail service form Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury passes through the northern part of the district, where there are stations at Albrighton, Cosford and Shifnal. Tourist attractions include the Severn Valley Railway, with its northern terminus in Bridgnorth, the Cliff Railway, also in Bridgnorth and the Cosford Aerospace Museum. The beautiful Shropshire countryside and the many varied opportunities for sporting, recreational and leisure pursuits make the Bridgnorth District attractive for both residents and visitors.
Languages
English
