All news

Theatre Severn to host first dementia-friendly performance

16/05/2023
"Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" at Theatre Severn. L-to-R Joe Butcher Christopher Chandler Miguel Angel Josh Haberfield. Photo: Hamish Gill f8creates_

Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury will host a first dementia-friendly performance next week, when the smash-hit West End and Broadway musical Buddy: The…

Continue reading

News from our partners: Important update on the Shrewsbury Health and Wellbeing Hub 

15/05/2023

News from our partners NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin As some of you may be aware from recent media reports, in January…

Continue reading

Shropshire wins share of £2m funding to support Trees Outside of Woodland project

15/05/2023
Orphan trees. Photo credit; Shrewsbury Town Council.

Shropshire Council has won a share of a £2 million fund to increase the numbers of trees outside of woodlands and in…

Continue reading

Help make a difference this Foster Care Fortnight and join our amazing foster care community

15/05/2023
3 people playing chess

Those who can offer a Shropshire child a loving and safe home in the county are being asked to come forward and…

Continue reading

End of superfast broadband contracts – infrastructure update

15/05/2023
superfast broadband table of coverage

Shropshire Council recognises the opportunities that improved digital connectivity provides to its residents and businesses. Since 2013, together with funding partners the…

Continue reading

Sign up now to join Soldiers of Shropshire Museum’s fundraising walk

12/05/2023
A mere in Ellesmere

The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum’s “Soldier Trail” will take place on Sunday 21 May 2023, and organisers are encouraging supporters to get…

Continue reading

July target for reopening of pool at The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre in Shrewsbury

12/05/2023
ceilings being worked on at a swimming pool

Works are progressing to allow the main pool at The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre in Shrewsbury to reopen in July 2023.…

Continue reading

B4380 Emstrey to Atcham road to close for surface dressing

12/05/2023
Map showing the stretch of the B4380 that will be surface dressed

The B4380 is to be surface dressed from Emstrey Bank to Atcham later this month as part of Shropshire Council’s annual surface…

Continue reading

News from our partners: Litterpickers join Big Help Out to mark Coronation

11/05/2023
People with litterpicking equipment

News from our partners A sheep’s head was one of the more unusual items collected by Shropshire litterpickers as part of the…

Continue reading

Wedded Bliss: exhibition of dresses and accessories from local brides on display

11/05/2023
Mrs Rocke’s wedding dress from 1912

Bridal wear and accessories dating back to Edwardian times and up to the ‘Swinging 60s’ are on display in Ludlow until July…

Continue reading