Shrewsbury Town Council has written to Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley calling for greater Government support for local councils to prepare communities for the impacts of climate change. The letter, sent by Council Leader Councillor Rob Wilson following the adoption of a motion on climate adaptation and resilience at Full Council, highlights the increasing risks posed…

Shrewsbury is set to celebrate its diverse Asian food scene with the first-ever Mayor’s Taste of Asia, taking place on Sunday 18 October from 12pm to 6pm at Smithy’s Bar, Shrewsbury Town Football Club. Hosted by the Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Bernie Bentick, the event will bring together a fantastic selection of local restaurants and…

Shrewsbury Town Council is urging residents to think twice before throwing broken items away after formally adopting a new ‘Repair First’ Policy. The Council has committed to putting repair ahead of replacement wherever possible, building on an approach it already uses across its own operations. The move has been welcomed by Shrewsbury Repair Café, which…