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News & Press Releases

 

Shrewsbury Town Council opens community grants round

Shrewsbury Town Council is inviting local community groups, clubs and charities to apply for its latest round of community grant funding. The Council’s community grants scheme supports organisations that make a positive difference to life in Shrewsbury – helping them to develop new projects, continue essential services or secure matched funding for larger initiatives. Funding…

Shrewsbury prepares to commemorate Remembrance and support Poppy Appeal 2026

Shrewsbury prepares to commemorate Remembrance and support Poppy Appeal 2026 Shrewsbury will come together this November to remember those who have lost their lives in conflict, honour serving and former members of the Armed Forces, and raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. The programme begins on Wednesday 4 November, when serving…

Essential tree works to take place near Victoria Avenue in The Quarry

Shrewsbury Town Council is advising residents and visitors that essential tree works are planned for week commencing Monday 26 October 2026 near Victoria Avenue in The Quarry, between Shrewsbury Lawn Tennis Club and the Old Shrewsbury Bowling Club. Shropshire Horticultural Society, which owns the land near Shrewsbury Lawn Tennis Club, has arranged for work to…

Upcoming Events

 

Remembrance Sunday

The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Bernie Bentick will lead a civic procession with units of HM Forces, Service organisations and Veterans from Shrewsbury Castle to the War Memorial in the Quarry. Led by the Bligny Band and Bugles the procession will leave the Castle at 10:30am and proceed to the War Memorial in the Quarry…

Christmas Light Switch On 2026

Shrewsbury Christmas Light Switch On Join us on Wednesday 18th November for the Shrewsbury Christmas Light Switch On, starting from 4:30pm. Come along and enjoy a festive afternoon filled with Christmas spirit as we gather in the town centre for the countdown to this year’s lights being switched on. It’s the perfect way to kick…