Quarry Splash Park Closure for Winter Shrewsbury Town Council’s award-winning Splash Park in the Quarry has been a massive hit with children of all ages once again this summer. The “Darwin’s Islands of Adventure” splash and play areas have been extremely popular with families from across the region throughout the...
Battle of Britain Sunday This Sunday sees Shrewsbury’s civic leaders marking the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain. In view of the continued rise in Coronavirus cases in the county, it has been decided that the usual Church service at St. Chad’s will not take place. The arrangements will...
Mini-Holland Bid for Shrewsbury
Mini-Holland Bid for Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Town Council, working alongside Shrewsbury Business Improvement District [BID] and Shropshire Council, has been part of a group to submit an Expression of Interest to the Department for Transport for funding towards a Mini-Holland project, which will help to prioritise walking and cycling for short...
Another Great Blooming Business Sponsorship
Another Great Blooming Business Sponsorship A new business sponsor has been unveiled at one of the major routes into the town in support of Shrewsbury in Bloom. Chimera RPO is the new sponsor of the roundabout at Frankwell Island. Shane Hawkins, Managing Director of the company, said: “The Shrewsbury in...
Town Council’s Repair Works at the Rea Brook
Shrewsbury Town Council’s Countryside and Greenspace Team looks after over twenty sites around the town, ranging from large Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest to small Community Woodlands. With such a wide variety of sites, Council staff have a programme to carry out maintenance throughout the year....
Town Council’s Call to Action on Climate Change
Shrewsbury Town Council has established a Climate Change Committee to launch a way forward to help reduce its carbon footprint. With a move away from the previous Climate Change Advisory Group, Councillors felt it more appropriate to have a more formal standing committee to provide strategic direction to the climate...
Final Call for Nominations for Blooming Marvellous Displays
It’s your last chance to submit your nominations for this year’s Town of Flowers competition. With a change to the usual format, the Shrewsbury in Bloom Group is looking for entries in the following categories: best residential front garden category best residential back garden category best commercial premises best...
Town Council’s Wildflower Meadows in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Town Council has brought a touch of the countryside to the heart of the town. Staff from the Countryside and Greenspace team have identified a number of areas around the town which are suitable to sow wildflower seeds to create a wildflower meadow effect. Matt Wilcoxon, countryside and greenspace...
Council Grant Scheme for Local Organisations
Shrewsbury Town Council is encouraging local groups to apply for funding from their Community Grant Scheme to help fund either new projects, continued services or as matched funding. The Council has a policy of assisting local community groups and applications must be from a properly formed group, club, committee or...
Extra Security for Shrewsbury’s Quarry
Additional security staff have been drafted into Shrewsbury’s Quarry park amid increasing concerns for the levels of anti-social behaviour in the area. The park, owned by Shrewsbury Town Council and renowned for holding major events including the Shrewsbury Flower Show, has seen usage rocket during the pandemic as the public...
Shrewsbury Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Annual Town Meeting
Shrewsbury residents are invited to attend this year’s Annual Town Meeting, which will be held next week. With a change to the usual format, the event will be held virtually via a Facebook link to Zoom at 6pm on June 1 and is open to residents who live within the...
Nominations Sought for Town of Flowers Competition
The Shrewsbury in Bloom Committee is asking members of the public to submit their nominations for this year’s Town of Flowers competition. With a change to the usual format, the Committee is looking for entries in the following categories: best residential front garden category best residential back garden category...