Ludlow Local Guide

Practical information for living in Ludlow — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Ludlow Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Ludlow at a glance

Population:

~11,000

Postcode:

SY8

Council:

Ludlow Town Council

County:

Shropshire

Did you know? Ludlow's medieval street plan, castle and historic market have made the town one of South Shropshire's best-known visitor destinations.

Council & local services

• Shropshire Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Shropshire Council website
• Bin collections — see our Ludlow bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Ludlow.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Ludlow schools.
• Local events — what's on in Ludlow this week.
• Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Ludlow.
• Your MP — who represents Ludlow in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
• FAQ — quick answers on Ludlow's population, council and postcodes.

Local sport

• Ludlow Town — Local football club website

Areas we cover

• Ludlow town centre
• Whitcliffe
• Rocks Green
• Foldgate
• Sandpits
• South Shropshire villages

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