Posts by Month: October 2022

71 posts found.

Science proves children’s reading scheme engineered success in Shropshire

25/10/2022
Summer Reading Challenge 2022 infographic

Young readers who signed-up to the Summer Reading Challenge through Shropshire libraries have engineered a successful outcome for the project. Shropshire Council’s…

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Malehurst No 1 Bridge near Minsterley: temporary road closure from 7-11 November

24/10/2022
road ahead closed sign graphic

Proposed repair works will close Malehurst No 1 Bridge Road to traffic soon. The bridge, which carries an unclassified road (Horsebridge Junction…

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Historic 19th century railway building doubles up as community venue

24/10/2022
Abbey Station, Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust has been awarded £11,000 from the Community Asset Pilot Grant Scheme administered by Shropshire Council. The funding has…

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A very Warm Welcome offered across Shropshire   

24/10/2022
Warm Welcome this winter - infographic

More than 80 community spaces and council buildings will be offering a Warm Welcome to Shropshire residents this autumn and winter.     The…

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Looking for half-term activities inspiration? Shropshire Council has it covered

24/10/2022
The Ocean Film Festival is brought to Theatre Severn by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival, https://www.theatresevern.co.uk/shows/whatson/ocean-film-festival

From sports, arts and theatre to nature and exploring the great outdoors there are a host of activities happening at Shropshire Council’s…

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Shropshire Council’s building control team receive national recognition

24/10/2022
Thornfield, Whitchurch house

Members of the Shropshire Council building control team have been recognised for their excellence at prestigious national awards. Melanie Davies, Alastair Dunning…

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New independent DVD and book store to open in Shrewsbury’s Darwin centre

21/10/2022
Esteban Bridges inside DVD Megastore

Local independent stores DVD Megastore and Buttercup Bookshop are expanding into a new standalone store on the mid-level of The Darwin shopping…

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Changes to car parking charges from 31 October 2022

20/10/2022
An illlustration of some cars and buses parked in a car park

Small increases in charges for Shropshire Council’s car parks and on-street parking areas come into effect on Monday 31 October 2022.  Under the…

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Shropshire Council supports Show Racism the Red Card Day (21 October)

20/10/2022
Shropshire Council Leader and some Cabinet members

Shropshire Council staff are showing support to the national charity, Show Racism the Red Card, in what is a fourth year of…

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Six schools to take part in School Streets scheme trial

19/10/2022

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has today approved an 18-month ‘School Streets’ scheme trial – and agreed that ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras be…

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