Whitchurch Town Council has bolstered its ranks again after voting to accept a new councillor at its last full meeting on Thursday.

Simon Hamlyn was sworn onto the council after he gave a short presentation to councillors, who chose to vote him in unanimously.

In his presentation, Councillor Hamlyn gave a brief explanation of his professional and personal background.

He said: "I live in Dodington and I am Shropshire-born. I moved here from Bangor-on-Dee, and I am a chief executive in my business life.

"I am used to fundraising and have been involved in the community purchase of Ash’s White Lion public house which is now in community hands. I am a big believer in putting back into the community.

"I felt this was a good time to get involved in the community and that’s why I’ve come before you."

In other items on the agenda, it was confirmed that there will be an extraordinary full town council meeting on July 4 at 5.30pm to meet with Shropshire Council officers concerning the transfer of the Civic Centre, but it will be held in private, excluding press and public.

Councillors heard a presentation from Nicola Fisher, who is senior community enablement officer at Shropshire Council, regarding the town council's involvement with community-led planning.

Ms Fisher went through what type of community-led plans were available and the reasons for why certain ones would, or wouldn't be, used by councillors such as not wanting development or to keep costs down.

She also gave a breakdown of details regarding community-led plans against neighbourhood plans.

PC Deb Wheeler updated the town council regarding crime and policing issues in the town. She was quizzed by councillors on proposed plans to move police into Whitchurch Community Hospital and stated concerns over noise, but PC Wheeler reassured them that sirens could not be used around the Community Hospital.

Councillor Andy Hall stated that a station should be in the centre of town but PC Wheeler responded about logistics for parking and that they would still be able to come to town.

She added that anti-social 'boy racers' have gone after being moved on from town.

Meanwhile, it was proposed that councillors would agree on using the NALC model of standing orders but Cllr John Sinnott proposed they be integrated into the council's current format of standing orders, which was passed.

Councillors approved a quote received by the Heritage Centre and Museum for a replacement front door, which will be paid for out of the recent lottery funding approval, and asked for the door to remain in keep with the building.