Posts by Month: March 2020

69 posts found.

Joint statement on confirmed COVID-19 case in Shropshire

10/03/2020
COVID-19 (coronavirus) advice

Katie Spence Deputy Director, Health Protection, Public Health England, West Midlands, said: “Public Health England is contacting people who had close contact…

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News from our partners: University addresses the rural digital divide in Smart Rural 3 event

06/03/2020
University Centre Shrewsbury logo

News from our partners University Centre Shrewsbury Addressing a crucial issue in our county, University Centre Shrewsbury (UCS) will explore the challenges…

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Chance to see behind the scenes and celebrate the work of volunteers at Shropshire Archives

06/03/2020
An image of the outside of Shropshire Archives in Shrewsbury. The Archives will be closed for essential behind the scenes work from 8 December 2018 until 18 December 2018.

Shropshire Archives are offering you the chance to see behind the scenes on Saturday 21 March 2020 at their volunteers showcase event.…

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Flooding presents a risk to your health – advice and precautions

06/03/2020

In the past few weeks, storms and flooding have caused severe disruption, affecting us in many different ways – from those experiencing…

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Decisions made by Cabinet on Wednesday 4 March 2020; plus video of meeting

05/03/2020

Some important decisions were made by Shropshire Council’s Cabinet at its meeting yesterday (Wednesday 4 March 2020). To see the full agenda and…

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Roads and car parks: UPDATE – Thursday 5 March 10:45am

05/03/2020
Flooded road in Atcham

Please see below important information about roads, car parks, buses and other services affected by this week’s flooding. Important message: please continue…

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Flood-affected businesses urged to complete funding application form

05/03/2020

Shropshire businesses affected by the recent flooding are being urged to complete a short online application form to determine if they’re eligible…

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British Museum acquires internationally significant 3,000-year-old gold pendant, found in Shropshire

05/03/2020
An image of the Bronze Age gold bulla that was found in Shropshire in 2018. The bula could potentially hold international importance due to it's rarity.

Rare and extraordinarily well-preserved gold sun pendant (or bulla) dating to BCE 1000-800 discovered by metal detectorist. A masterpiece of European Bronze…

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Shropshire Council finds new temporary home for flood-devastated Barnabas Church Centre

05/03/2020
The Barnabas Church Centre

A church building in Shrewsbury that was ravaged by the recent flooding is to move into a new temporary home next Monday,…

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Roads and car parks: UPDATE – Wednesday 4 March 6:40pm

04/03/2020
Flooded road in Atcham

Please see below important information about roads, car parks, buses and other services affected by this week’s flooding. Important message: please continue…

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