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…
Shrewsbury celebrates four-award triumph at Heart of England in Bloom Awards
Shrewsbury has secured four accolades at the Heart of England in Bloom Awards, winning the Mike Garwood Memorial Trophy for outstanding horticultural achievement at The Dingle, the RHS Gold award, Small City category winner and lastly the Overall Winner for the Heart of England in Bloom region. Shrewsbury is celebrating an outstanding four-award success at…
Shrewsbury residents encouraged to have their say on future town services
Shrewsbury Town Council invites residents to share their views on local services and priorities for the years ahead. Shrewsbury residents are being encouraged to have their say on the future of local services, with more than 500 people already taking part in Shrewsbury Town Council’s 2026 Residents’ Survey. The survey explores a range of issues…
Shrewsbury Town Council calls for Government action on climate resilience
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…
Last chance to purchase tickets for The Mayor of Shrewsbury’s Taste of Asia event
Last chance to purchase tickets for The Mayor of Shrewsbury's Taste of Asia event 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…
Shrewsbury Town Council commits to Repair First Policy
Shrewsbury Town Council commits to Repair First Policy 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…
Have your say – What matters most to you?
Have your say - What matters most to you? Shrewsbury Town Council are inviting our residents to take part in a public consultation about the local services we provide. From Monday 28th September, a newsletter has been circulated to all residents within the Shrewsbury parish providing them with information about the work Shrewsbury Town Council…
Shrewsbury’s grass grows back as Council adapts to changing seasons.
Grass-cutting teams are back out across Shrewsbury after an unusually dry summer was followed by warm, wet conditions that have seen grass growth accelerate rapidly. Shrewsbury Town Council’s Recreation and Greenspace team has resumed mowing across the town after grass cutting was scaled back during the prolonged dry spell. While mowing would normally begin to…
Shrewsbury Food Hub Awarded Cost of Living Grant to Expand Community Food Support
Shrewsbury Town Council has awarded £60,000 to Shrewsbury Food Hub through its new Cost of Living Grant Fund, providing support over the next three years to help residents access affordable food, reduce household costs and tackle food waste across the town. The funding forms part of the Council’s three-year Cost of Living Grant Programme and…
New Amenity Space Manager appointed at Shrewsbury Town Council
Shrewsbury Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Jones as its new Amenity Space Manager. Amy will lead Shrewsbury Town Council’s Amenity Space Team, overseeing the care and development of The Quarry and other locations across Shrewsbury. Within The Quarry, Amy and her team will continue maintaining The Dingle as the jewel…
BT – Don’t Put off the Switch
BT are reminding customers ‘Don’t Put Off the Switch’’ ahead of the nationwide analogue to digital landline switchover The UK's copper landline network is being retired and moving to digital landlines, providing a safer, more reliable service ahead of the industry‑wide switchover in January 2027. In the final 6 months of the nationwide upgrade, BT…
Battle of Britain – Sunday 13th September
Battle of Britain Service This Sunday sees Shrewsbury’s civic leaders marking the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. A parade by RAF Shawbury personnel will take place along St Chad’s Terrace at 10.45am followed by a short wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial in the Quarry. A bugler will sound Last Post followed by…