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Cold weather and snow: details of services affected, as of Thursday 9 March 11.15am

09/03/2023
Snow update graphic

 A yellow weather warning for snow is currently in place for Shropshire, with an amber weather warning for the very north of…

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Bus services affected by today’s bad weather

09/03/2023

[Last updated: 10 March at 4.30pm] A number of Shropshire bus services have been affected by today’s bad weather. Please see latest…

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Energy bills support for off-grid households

08/03/2023
Thermostat

The Government has opened online application portals for its Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding and Alternative Fuel Payments for those who…

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Veterans champion wins High Sheriff’s Award for outreach work in Shropshire

08/03/2023
Sarah Kerr (on RH side)

Sarah Kerr, Shropshire Council’s veterans hub co-ordinator, has been recognised with the High Sheriff’s Award for her commitment to developing support for…

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No Smoking Day: Smokers unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

08/03/2023
An outstretched hand in a 'stop' gesture in front of a cigarette

Smokers in Shropshire are being urged to give quitting a go this No Smoking Day today (Wednesday 8 March 2023), as research…

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#EmbraceEquity this International Women’s Day

08/03/2023
Olivia Hewings, Shropshire Council's operations manager at Theatre Severn

#EmbraceEquity #IWD2023 Shropshire Council is proud to support International Women’s Day, which is celebrated worldwide today (Wednesday 8 March 2023). Women play…

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Drug and alcohol treatment service for rough sleepers launches in Shropshire

07/03/2023
8 people joining hands

Today sees the launch of RESET, a new and potentially lifesaving multi-agency service to provide drug and alcohol treatment support for rough…

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Road closed to help Ellesmere’s toads

07/03/2023

Swan Hill in Ellesmere will be partially closed overnight until the end of April [2023] to help toads in the  area to…

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Transport assistance to continue for eligible children and young people

06/03/2023

Shropshire Council will continue to ensure statutory duties are fulfilled where transport assistance is provided to children and young people eligible under…

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Book now for Shropshire HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) Easter programme

06/03/2023
HAF programme in Spring 2023 advert

Following a successful two years, the Shropshire HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme is continuing in 2023, offering more opportunities for eligible…

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