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Shrewsbury residents are invited to attend this year’s Annual Town Meeting which is being held next week. The event will take place in the Council Chamber at the town’s Guildhall on May 18 from 6pm. It is open to residents who live within the council’s 17 wards and provides an opportunity to raise questions on…

Shrewsbury has elected its new Mayor for the coming year, Councillor Miles Kenny. Councillor Kenny officially took office at the annual meeting of Shrewsbury Town Council last night. [MON] The mayor-making ceremony, which was held at Theatre Severn, saw Councillor Kenny take over the role of civic leader from outgoing Mayor, Councillor Beverley Baker. His…

A special beacon will be lit in Shrewsbury tomorrow [FRI 8TH MAY] to honour of the 70th anniversary of VE day. More than 200 beacons across the country are set to be lit at 9.32pm throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man, following the lighting of the Principal Beacon outside Windsor Castle by…

The Mayor of Shrewsbury hit the airwaves in a ‘Guess Who’ style competition on BBC Radio 1 this afternoon. [APRIL 29] Councillor Beverley Baker featured on the ‘Mayor of Where’ game, a regular feature on Greg James’ afternoon show, in which Greg and newsreader Chris Smith have to guess which town the secret guest is…

The great and the good of Shrewsbury have been officially recognised by the town’s Mayor. Around 50 of the town’s most dedicated citizens and organisations received honours from Mayor Councillor Beverley Baker at this year’s Mayor’s Awards ceremony, which took place at the Guildhall last night. [WEDS] Councillor Baker said everyone who had received an…

Shrewsbury Town Council CCTV cameras have assisted West Mercia Police officers in identifying an individual responsible for causing damage to public facilities. The outside door to Hills Lane toilets, managed by the Council, was damaged by a member of the public on March 22. After CCTV images of the incident were posted on social media,…

A report revealed this week, naming Shrewsbury as Britain’s healthiest high street, epitomizes the essence of the town’s Team Shrewsbury ethos, says the Town Council. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has published a league table ranking 70 of the UK’s major towns and cities based on the proportion of businesses found in their…

    Two new businesses selling a range of artisan beers and homemade cakes have launched at Shrewsbury Market Hall. Beer Me Up Scotty and The Dandelion Clock have joined the vibrant market, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Beer Me Up Scotty, run by 30-year-old Dominic Mason, offers a range of obscure and hard-to-find…

Shrewsbury Town Council’s Key Play Scheme has kicked off for the new season. The scheme allows Shrewsbury residents’ access to sporting facilities not normally available during the day, via rental of a gate key. The facilities include; St Michael’s Street Recreation Ground Tennis Court, Castlefields Recreation Ground Tennis Courts & Bowling Greens, Silks Meadow Tennis…

Shoppers at Shrewsbury Market Hall are being asked to cast their vote to crown the Market Trader of the Year. People visiting the indoor market before April 10 can nominate their favourite trader to win a Mayor of Shrewsbury Award. The trader with the most votes will be presented with a trophy at the Mayor’s…

Primary school children in Shrewsbury are invited to observe the second year marking the centenary of the First World War by designing a poster depicting the plight of animals in conflict. This year’s official commemorative theme, as selected by the Imperial War Museums, focuses on how animals played their part in the war, both on…

A neighbourhood warden service which aims to tackle community concerns has been officially launched by Shrewsbury Town Council. The roles have been introduced by the Council in a bid to improve quality of life for people by providing a local responsive service in all residential areas. Following a workforce restructure, three members of staff have…