All news

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…

Continue reading

#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…

Continue reading

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…

Continue reading

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…

Continue reading

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…

Continue reading

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…

Continue reading

Council approve plans to provide more homes for those in need

03/03/2023

Shropshire Council continues to progress with its plans to buy more homes for those most in need. This decision, which was backed…

Continue reading

Tim Peake flying in to celebrate 8th annual Armed Forces Match Day at Shrewsbury Town FC

03/03/2023
MOD Crown Copyright 2023): Colonel Tim Peake, Honorary Colonel of 9 Regiment Army Air Corps, at RAF Shawbury.

Crowds at the 8th annual Armed Forces Match Day are in for a once in a lifetime experience when astronaut Colonel Tim…

Continue reading

Planning application submitted for traveller transit site near Shrewsbury

03/03/2023
Illustration showing the site and its location

A temporary – five-year – traveller transit site is set to be established on the northwest edge of Shrewsbury, if planning permission…

Continue reading

Shropshire Council contacts over 25,000 residents with cost of living support

03/03/2023

Shropshire Council has reached a milestone in the number of proactive contacts they have made with residents as part of their cost…

Continue reading