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Unwanted trees free for rehoming

15/01/2024
Trees for rehoming

Unwanted trees will be finding forever homes thanks to an initiative run by Shropshire Council and Shrewsbury Town Council. People with ‘unwanted’…

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Find out more about fostering at Shropshire Fostering’s Friday drop-in session in Shrewsbury

12/01/2024
Fostering Friday drop-in in Shrewsbury on Friday 19 January 2024 infographic showing a posh coffee

People wanting to find out more about fostering are invited to come along to Shropshire Fostering’s drop-in sessions. The session on Friday…

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Cressage Bridge to close for strengthening work

11/01/2024
Road ahead closed

Cressage Bridge – which carries the B4380 over the River Severn – is set to be closed from 29 January to 5…

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Restoration of Cambrian Railway building in Oswestry to be considered by Cabinet

11/01/2024

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will next week – 17 January 2024 – be asked to approve a project to restore the exterior of…

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B4385 near Clunbury to close for repair work

11/01/2024

Work to repair a section of the the B4385 between Purslow and Hopton Heath – ahead of it being surfaced dressed later…

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Bulldozers move in to clear site for Whitchurch’s new £13m pool and fitness centre

10/01/2024
(l-to-r) Andy Hall, Whitchurch Mayor; Tom Biggins, a local Shropshire Councillor for Whitchurch North; Gerald Dakin, local Shropshire Councillor for Whitchurch South; Peter Gilbertson, Shropshire Council's project manager for the development; Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council; Peggy Mullock, a local Shropshire Councillor for Whitchurch North; and Robert Macey, Shropshire Council's Cabinet member for culture and digital. using a spade to dig

Bulldozers are on site and have started demolishing the old Whitchurch Swimming Centre, neighbouring youth hub and multi-sports area. Funded by Shropshire…

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Ellesmere Road in Shrewsbury to close – in sections – for repair work

10/01/2024

The A528 Ellesmere Road in Shrewsbury is to be closed – in sections – from Monday 22 January to Friday 2 February…

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Cabinet to consider changes to parking charges

10/01/2024

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will next week – Wednesday 17 January 2024 – be asked to consider changes to parking charges in the…

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Whitchurch Civic Centre complex set to be demolished and redeveloped due to RAAC

10/01/2024
Whitchurch civic centre

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will next week – Wednesday 17 January 2024 – consider a recommendation to permanently close Whitchurch Civic Centre after…

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Shropshire Growth Hub launches the Shropshire Artisan Showcase at The Darwin centre in Shrewsbury

10/01/2024
Meg Hawkins, of Meg Hawkins Art

Shropshire Growth Hub has announced a new initiative, in partnership with The Darwin centre in Shrewsbury, offering a unique opportunity for eight…

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