Posts by Month: August 2022

53 posts found.

Planning application submitted for former Shrewsbury Pitch and Putt site

31/08/2022
An artists impression of the new care home and surrounding site

Shropshire Council has announced plans for the development of the former Meole Brace Pitch and Putt site in Shrewsbury, which would see…

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Inflation and rising demand’s new pressures on council’s budget

31/08/2022

Inflation and rising energy costs, alongside growing demand for council services – particularly for children’s social care and safeguarding – are the…

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COVID-19 booster campaign to launch in September

31/08/2022
Elderly woman receiving a Covid-19 vaccine

Autumn boosters will be launched in Shropshire in September as part of the latest phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The life-saving…

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£3.6m Shifnal town centre enhancement to be completed soon

31/08/2022

The £3.6m scheme to improve and enhance Shifnal town centre is set to be completed in November [2022], meaning the town will…

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Cabinet asked to rule on Whitchurch swimming and leisure proposals

30/08/2022
A line drawing of a leisure centre

A report due before Shropshire Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday 7 September is backing proposals to go ahead with a new £13.1m pool…

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Town libraries are focus for Barclays’ digital training and financial advisors

30/08/2022

Two Shropshire libraries are supporting local people by opening up access to digital training and banking advice provided by Barclays Bank. In…

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Discussions continue on future operation of Acton Scott Historic Working Farm – update

30/08/2022
An image of Acton Scott Historic Working Farm taken by a drone. Acton Scott Historic Working Farm will be hosting the Folk at the Farm festival

The future of Acton Scott Historic Working Farm is still currently being discussed by the estate’s owners and Shropshire Council, which has…

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Great Ness and Little Ness volunteer litter pickers praised for efforts

30/08/2022
Great Mess to Little Mess litter picking volunteers with one of the new recycling wheelie bins

A voluntary litter picking group in the Great Ness and Little Ness areas of Shropshire has been praised for their efforts to…

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Worried about rising energy bills? You are not alone

26/08/2022
Cost of living help graphic

You are not alone if today’s energy price cap increase announcement has left you worried about paying your bills this winter. Ofgem…

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Future working arrangements for Shropshire Council staff and councillors

26/08/2022
Shirehall in Shrewsbury

The pandemic saw a fundamental change in the way that Shropshire Council staff have been working, with most working at home or…

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