Shrewsbury blooms for Heart of England in Bloom judges as town builds on national success
Shrewsbury blooms for Heart of England in Bloom judges as town builds on national success Shrewsbury blooms for Heart of England in Bloom judges as town builds on national success Shrewsbury was in full bloom on Wednesday 22 July as judges from Heart of England in Bloom toured the town, assessing its horticultural excellence, environmental…
Former Mayor of Shrewsbury Raises £3,872 for Local Charities During Mayoral Year
Shrewsbury Town Council is proud to announce that the former Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Alex Wagner, raised an impressive £3,872 during his mayoral year, with the funds being shared between his chosen charities, West Mercia Search & Rescue and Shrewsbury Street Pastors. Councillor Wagner's mayoral year concluded on 11 May 2026, following a busy and…
Shrewsbury Town Crier Selected for World Town Crier Tournament in Chester
Shrewsbury's Town Crier, Martin Wood, has been selected to represent the town at the prestigious World Town Crier Tournament, which will take place in Chester this September. The international competition is expected to attract some of the finest town criers from across the UK and around the world, with competitors travelling from Europe, North America,…
Shrewsbury Town Council Awards Major Cost of Living Grants to Local Support Organisations
Shrewsbury Town Council has announced the successful recipients of its new three-year Cost of Living Grant Fund, awarding strategic funding to four organisations delivering vital frontline support to residents across the town. The successful organisations are: Little Stars Citizens Advice Shropshire Marches Energy Advice Shrewsbury Food Hub The new grant programme was established following approval…
Knife Angel Inspires Community Events, Reflection and Creativity Across Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Town Council is inviting residents to take part in a programme of events and activities as the nationally recognised Knife Angel continues its stay in The Square until Friday 31 July, inspiring reflection, education and community action across the town. The striking 27ft sculpture, created from more than 100,000 surrendered knives and blades collected…
Knife Angel arrives in Shrewsbury
Knife Angel arrives in Shrewsbury this Wednesday One of the UK's most powerful symbols against violence will arrive in Shrewsbury this week as the town prepares to host the nationally acclaimed Knife Angel sculpture for six weeks. The striking 27ft artwork, created from more than 100,000 seized knives and blades collected by police forces from…
Shrewsbury Castle Carpet Bed Celebrates 100 Years of Shrewsbury Rotary Club
Shrewsbury Town Council have unveiled a new carpet bed this week celebrating 100 years of service by Rotary Club of Shrewsbury, the oldest Rotary club in Shropshire. Created by Andy Jenks and Karl Jarvis from Shrewsbury Town Council's Amenity Space Team, the intricate floral display features the Rotary emblem and commemorates the club's milestone anniversary.…
Mayor of Shrewsbury to Sleep Under the Stars in Support of Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation
The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Bernie Bentick, will be swapping the comfort of his bed for a sleeping bag on Thursday as he takes part in the Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation's annual Sleep Out Under the Stars event at the Croud Meadow. The fundraising event aims to raise awareness and the challenges faced by vulnerable…
New Look, New Names: Shrewsbury Town Council Unveils Street Sweeper Design Celebrating the Town
Shrewsbury Town Council has officially unveiled the new look for its street sweeping vehicles, featuring a striking new street cleaning logo with a bespoke vector design showcasing iconic elements of Shrewsbury. The design was created by local graphic designer Alison Staples of Romy Design, based in Shrewsbury Market Hall, she developed a piece of artwork…
Residents Invited to Help Shape the Next Chapter for The Quarry
Local residents are being encouraged to have their say on the long-term care and enhancement of The Quarry as Shrewsbury Town Council launches a month-long public consultation on a new Conservation Management Plan for the town's iconic park. The consultation opens on Saturday 6 June and will run until Monday 6 July, giving residents, park…
Over 80 Delegates Attend SALC Conference to Prepare for Martyn’s Law
More than 80 delegates from across the country gathered at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on Tuesday 2 June for a major conference aimed at helping councils, community organisations and event organisers prepare for the introduction of Martyn’s Law. Hosted by the Shropshire Association of Local Councils (SALC), the full-day event brought together parish and town…
Over 150 residents attend Weeping Cross Open Evening ahead of Heart of England in Bloom campaign
More than 150 residents attended Shrewsbury Town Council’s Greenhouse Open Evening at the Weeping Cross Nursery last night, gaining a behind-the-scenes insight into the work that goes into creating Shrewsbury’s award-winning floral displays. Visitors were able to see thousands of plants already fully established and ready to be planted into hanging baskets, pole tops, planters…