Posts by Month: May 2024

54 posts found.

Council celebrates Carers Week 2024 with over 35 activities for carers

21/05/2024
Local carer and cared-for person enjoying activities during Carers Week.

Shropshire Council’s carers support team has organised a range of events and competitions to recognise and support unpaid and family carers in…

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Future of the English Bridge Workshop in Shrewsbury

20/05/2024
English Bridge Workshop, Shrewsbury

Shropshire Council has recently learned that a petition has been created to ‘save’ the English Bridge Workshop in Shrewsbury. This building is…

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Lane closure on Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury

20/05/2024

From Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 May [2024] one lane will be closed along Castle Foregate in Shrewsbury – on the approach…

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Reminder about photo ID and registering to vote ahead of general election

20/05/2024
A picture of a polling station to demonstrate voting.

With a general election expected to be held later this year, potential voters in Shropshire are being reminded of the need to…

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News from our partners: Know your risk of Type 2 Diabetes say health leaders

17/05/2024
NHS logo

News from our partners NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin / Integrated Care System ‘Know your risk of Type 2 Diabetes’ is the…

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New dementia resource launches at Church Stretton Library to mark Dementia Action Week

17/05/2024
Dementia books

A collection of resources to help people whose lives are affected by dementia was launched this week at Church Stretton Library as…

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Marches Forward Partnership shapes future proposals

17/05/2024
l-to-r:  Jonathan Lester, Leader of Herefordshire Council; Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council; Mary Ann Brocklesby, Leader of Monmouthshire County Council;  and James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council.

The Marches Forward Partnership has moved at pace since its launch in November 2023. Taking learning from its first members and partners…

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Welshampton Primary School celebrates ‘Good’ rating in new Ofsted report

17/05/2024

Welshampton CE Primary School has been judged as a ‘good’ school in all areas – and ‘good’ overall – following its Ofsted…

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Voluntary groups invited to apply for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

16/05/2024
The King's Award for Voluntary Service logo

Anna Turner, the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, is encouraging voluntary groups in the county to apply for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service…

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Shrewsbury store owner pleads guilty to illegal vape and cigarette sales

16/05/2024
Two vaping devices on a white background

The owner of the Baltic store on Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury has been given a three months’ community punishment and ordered to pay…

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