Zero Tolerance for Unauthorised Bonfires
People lighting unauthorised bonfires on public land in Shrewsbury are being warned they could face fines, or even court action, if they do not seek prior permission. Any group or individual planning a bonfire on public land within the town is asked to contact Shrewsbury Town Council with their request, which will be considered on…
Blooming Great Gardeners Celebrated
Shrewsbury rolled out the green carpet once again today [TUES] for the annual Town of Flowers Awards. Following hot-on-the-heels of last week’s announcement that Shrewsbury has the greenest fingers in the UK, having being crowned Champion of Champions by the Royal Horticultural Society, the town’s horticultural finest were once again proving why there can be…
Shrewsbury is Champion of Champions
It’s official, Shrewsbury has the greenest fingers in the UK. After a two-week tour of the country, assessing more than 90,000 acres of public green space, Britain in Bloom judges have crowned the town Champion of Champions. The accolade is the highest bestowed in the Bloom campaign, which is governed by the Royal Horticultural Society…
Quarry Event Set to be Frightfully Good
A spooktacular Halloween market and funfair will return to Shrewsbury later this month.
Chance to Design Mayor’s Christmas Card
School children in Shrewsbury will have to be quick on the draw as the town’s Mayor is searching for a budding artist to design her annual Christmas card. One talented youngster will have their design turned into a real card which will be the official Mayor’s Christmas card for this year. As well as having…
Posh Frocks, a Hive, an Ark and a Dwarf….
Posh frocks, a hive, an ark and a dwarf – no this isn’t a screenplay for the strangest film ever, but the ingredients for fun and fundraising in aid of the Mayor of Shrewsbury’s Charity Fund. Councillor Beverley Baker, patron of the arts, is hosting two events during October in aid of her nominated charities;…
Spooktacular Event Returns to Shrewsbury Quarry
A spooktacular Halloween market and funfair will return to Shrewsbury next month.
Councillors Approve New Website
Interacting with Shrewsbury Town Council will soon be quicker and easier after councillors approved plans for a new website. At a meeting of the Finance & General Purposes committee on Monday [4 AUG] members appointed Shrewsbury based company, The Web Orchard, to re-design the existing site following a robust selection process. The brief was to…
Play Areas to be Revamped
Play areas in Shrewsbury could be re-designed with more modern equipment and facilities after Town Councillors gave the green light to review the existing provision. Members of Shrewsbury Town Council’s Recreation & Leisure Committee enthusiastically endorsed a proposal that it reviews its provision for play equipment in the Quarry, and elsewhere in the town, at…
Memorial Service Will Mark Outbreak of War
Members of the public are invited to help to mark the 100th anniversary since the outbreak of the First World War at a commemorative event in the Quarry this weekend. Civic dignitaries will gather at the Bandstand on Saturday [AUG 2] for a short commemoration of readings and music in recognition and remembrance of the…
Final Preparations to Ensure Town at Blooming Best
The organisers of the Shrewsbury in Bloom campaign are making final preparations ahead of the first visit by judges next week. A panel of experts will be visiting for the first of two judging days in the regional Heart of England competition on July 22 when the town’s many floral displays will be moderated against…
Shrewsbury Held as Shining Example of Best Practice
Delegates from the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) visited Shrewsbury recently to share best practice in services and governance. Members of the Larger Councils Committee were treated to a whistle-stop tour of Shrewsbury, including the Quarry & Dingle, the Town Council’s Weeping Cross Centre and the Market Hall, to gain an insight into some…