Millions of pounds worth of local authority-owned land and property are expected to be sold off at a number of public auctions, it has been revealed.

Shropshire Council is planning to hold sales in Shrewsbury and London this year of assets it no longer needs in a bid to bring in £11 million this year. The authority has so far raised £2.5 million towards the target so far this year.

Although no details have yet been released, officials have confirmed that a property auction will be held at the Guildhall in Shrewsbury on 7th September, with a further auction will take place on 15 October.

Councillor Robert Tindall, deputy cabinet member responsible for asset management, said that details of what properties will be sold off at the Shrewsbury auction will be revealed within the next week or so.  Watch this space!