Improvement Works to Upton Lane Recreation Ground A recreation ground in Shrewsbury has seen its facilities improved as part of an ongoing programme to upgrade BMX provision for people in the Monkmoor area of the town. Shrewsbury Town Council put the work out to tender at the end of last...
Shrewsbury in Bloom’s Annual Greenhouse Open Evening
Shrewsbury in Bloom's Annual Greenhouse Open Evening As we approach Spring and start to think about our gardens and allotments, the Shrewsbury in Bloom Group is inviting the town’s gardening enthusiasts to join them for the return of the annual behind the scenes tour of the Town Council’s greenhouse. The...
Shrewsbury’s New Mayor Takes Office
Shrewsbury's New Mayor Takes Office The new Mayor of Shrewsbury has been elected for the coming year, with Councillor Elisabeth Roberts officially sworn in as Mayor at the annual meeting of Shrewsbury Town Council last night. [MON] The mayor-making ceremony, which was held in The Walker Theatre, saw Councillor Roberts...
Grab Your Blooming Business Baskets
Grab Your Blooming Business Baskets Shops and businesses in Shrewsbury can help play their part in ensuring the town’s reputation as “the Town of Flowers” is maintained by displaying hanging baskets prepared by Shrewsbury Town Council. With over 300,000 plants set to grace our parks, hanging baskets, roundabouts and planters...
Cow Injured by Out of Control Dog at Rea Brook Local Nature Reserve
Cow Injured by Out of Control Dog at Rea Brook Local Nature Reserve Staff from Shrewsbury Town Council’s Countryside and Greenspace Team are asking dog owners to ensure that they keep their dogs under close control when using the Council’s sites and open spaces around the town. Earlier today [TUES],...
Awards for Shrewsbury’s Unsung Heroes at Annual Civic Ceremony
Awards for Shrewsbury's Unsung Heroes at Annual Civic Ceremony The unsung community heroes of Shrewsbury have been officially recognised by the Mayor for playing their part in helping to make the town a special place to live, work and visit. The Mayor’s Awards scheme is Shrewsbury’s equivalent of “The Oscars”,...
Summer’s on its Way & the Quarry Splash Park is set to Re-open
Summer's on its Way & the Quarry Splash Park is set to Re-open In a sign that the summer season is fast approaching, Shrewsbury Town Council has been working towards re-opening the award-winning Quarry Splash Park in time for the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. The official opening is scheduled...
Get Snapping for our Shrewsbury in Bloom Photo Competition
Get Snapping for our Shrewsbury in Bloom Photo Competition Residents of Shrewsbury are encouraged to submit their photographs in a bid to be featured on the front or back cover of the annual Shrewsbury in Bloom Portfolio as part of the town’s entry this year. The Shrewsbury in Bloom Group...
Shrewsbury Residents Invited to Attend Annual Town Meeting
Shrewsbury Residents Invited to Attend Annual Town Meeting Shrewsbury residents are invited to attend this year’s Annual Town Meeting, which will be held next week. The event takes place in the Walker Theatre at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn on Monday [APR 25] from 7pm and is open to residents who live...
Shrewsbury Market Hall’s Business Success Stories
Shrewsbury Market Hall's Business Success Stories Shrewsbury Market Hall has shown the way forward for local businesses wanting to build a reputation without the costly commitment of owning premises in the town centre. Its contemporary architecture and striking clock tower dominates the town’s skyline, and has been home to traders...
Invitation to Tender – Shrewsbury Town Centre Rangers
Invitation to Tender - Shrewsbury Town Centre Rangers Whilst crime levels are generally low in Shrewsbury, there is an increasing concern about low level anti-social behaviour in the town centre. As the country came out of Lockdown last year, both Shrewsbury Town Council and the Business Improvement District [BID] reported...
Market Hall Memorial for Mike
Market Hall Memorial for Mike A memorial bench has been sited within Shrewsbury Indoor Market, close to where a long-established trader ran his market stall. The late Mike Jones and his wife, Jean, ran their business together for over thirty years, selling antiques and collectibles. Rob Miles, market officer for...