Teams Work Together to Replant Damaged Hedgerow at Monkmoor River Ground
Staff and volunteers from Shrewsbury Town Council, together with volunteers from Shropshire Wildlife Trust, sixty pupils from Crowmoor Primary School and students from Severndale School have re-planted a damaged hedgerow at Monkmoor River Ground.
Time to Reward Shrewsbury’s Unsung Heroes
There’s still time to submit your nominations for the annual Mayor of Shrewsbury Awards to acknowledge those unsung heroes who have made an outstanding contribution to the town of Shrewsbury.
Damaged Hedgerow at Monkmoor River Ground to be Replanted
Following the deliberate destruction of a newly planted hedgerow at Monkmoor River Ground last year, Shrewsbury Town Council will be re-planting the hedgerow next week.
Future High Streets Fund
Shrewsbury Town Council is to meet tonight [Tues 12 Feb] to finalise its representation to Shropshire Council to be part of the local authority’s bid to government for a share of the £675m Future High Streets Fund.
Cast Your Vote for Your Favourite Shrewsbury Market Trader of the Year
Shoppers to Shrewsbury’s award-winning Market Hall are being asked to cast their vote to find the Market Trader of the Year for 2019. People visiting the indoor market before March 30 can nominate their favourite trader to win a Mayor of Shrewsbury Award. The trader with the most votes will be presented with a trophy…
Nomination Sought for Shrewsbury’s Unsung Heroes
The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Peter Nutting, is asking businesses, organisations and residents to make nominations for the town’s annual civic awards. Now in their tenth year, the awards are designed to recognise those who have gone above and beyond for the benefit of the town. Nominations are invited in seven categories, which will be…
Herd of Deer Takes up Residence in the Town’s Dingle Gardens
Visitors to Shrewsbury’s Dingle gardens have become used to seeing the cast iron horse in the Town Council’s Flanders Bed as part of the town’s First World War commemorations. Nicknamed locally as “rusty”, the iron horse has now been removed from the bed and has returned to its original pastures at the British Ironwork Centre…
Grant Awards Scheme for Local Organisations
Shrewsbury Town Council operates a scheme which awards grants to local organisations to help them achieve their aims and objectives. The grant can be used to fund either new projects or continued services and may also be used as matched funding. The Council has a policy of assisting local community groups and applications must be…
Shrewsbury’s WWI Centenary Living Commemoration
As the centenary commemorations for the end of the First World War draw to a close, Shrewsbury Town Council has helped to ensure that the residents of the town will have a lasting memorial at seventeen different locations in Shrewsbury. The Town Council has undertaken a scheme to plant an oak tree in each of…
A Taste of Spice at Shrewsbury Market Hall
If a spicy curry tickles your taste buds and you want authentic Indian street food, you need look no further than Shrewsbury Market Hall. Dal and Jay Kaur run the popular Indian Street Food stall on the ground floor of the indoor market, which is proving to be a great hit with customers. Dal said:…
Festive Fundraising at the Mayor’s Charity Lunch
The Mayor of Shrewsbury hosted a special charity Christmas lunch in Frankwell at the weekend. Over 100 guests enjoyed a three-course traditional Christmas lunch and coffee at the Darwin Community Centre in Frankwell in aid of the Mayor’s Charity Fund. A total of over £1,700 was raised on the day, which included donations as well…
Festive Fun For Carols in the Square
Shrewsbury’s annual Carols in the Square concert, which will be broadcast live on BBC Radio, returns next week. The popular festive event will take place on Wednesday [DEC 12] from 5.30pm with music for all the family. Shrewsbury Town Council is managing the concert, which will be broadcast live on BBC Radio Shropshire hosted by…