Little Stars Awarded Cost of Living Grant to Help Families Tackle Rising School Uniform Costs
Little Stars Awarded Cost of Living Grant to Help Families Tackle Rising School Uniform Costs Shrewsbury-based charity Little Stars has been awarded funding through Shrewsbury Town Council's new three-year Cost of Living Grant Fund, enabling the organisation to expand its support for local families facing the rising costs of raising children. The funding forms part…
Community Comes Together to Bid Farewell to the Knife Angel
Shrewsbury Town Council would like to thank everyone who attended the Knife Angel Farewell Vigil on Thursday evening, bringing the community together for a moving and reflective occasion during the sculpture's stay in the town. Residents of all ages gathered in The Square to remember those whose lives have been affected by knife crime, reflect…
Brown Doesn’t Mean Dead: Shrewsbury Town Council Reassures Residents as Summer Heat Takes Its Toll
The Quarry in July 2025 The Quarry in October 2025 With prolonged hot and dry weather continuing across Shropshire, Shrewsbury Town Council is reassuring residents that the brown grass seen across parks and open spaces is a natural response to the conditions – and not a sign that it has died. Across…
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…