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Work at Cross Street, Shrewsbury, to be carried out overnight to minimise disruption

07/03/2025

Initial plans to close Cross Street in Shrewsbury for six weeks, as part of improvements to the station gyratory area, have been…

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Garden waste subscriptions top 70,000

07/03/2025

More than 70,000 households have now subscribed to Shropshire Council’s garden waste collection service – more than 50% of eligible households –…

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Worm farming enterprise grows thanks to growth hub support

06/03/2025

A Shropshire entrepreneur who farms worms to produce eco-friendly fertiliser has praised the “incredible breadth of support” which has helped his business…

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Local Plan to be withdrawn in response to inspectors’ letter

06/03/2025
A row of houses

Shropshire Council has today published a letter received from the Inspectors examining the draft Local Plan, responding to the council’s recent response…

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Wireless water quality monitoring established for river that’s home to freshwater pearl mussels

06/03/2025

A project funded by the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) will monitor water quality in a Shropshire river that…

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Shropshire Council Launches Neurodiversity Employment Questionnaire with a focus on Autism

06/03/2025

Shropshire Council is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive Autism Employment survey aimed at gathering valuable insights from individuals who…

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Partnership for universal autism support service announced

06/03/2025

Following a robust procurement process for the provision of universal autism support, Shropshire Council welcomes national charity Kids to the county, to…

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Major improvements announced for Broseley’s Birchmeadow Park play area

06/03/2025

Details of a major improvement scheme for Broseley’s Birchmeadow Park play area have been announced by Shropshire Council. With work starting after…

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Updates and changes to local bus services from March/April 2025

05/03/2025

A number of changes to local bus services in the Shropshire Council area come into effect from March/April 2025, as outlined below.…

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Shrewsbury’s new public park to be named ‘Riverside Gardens’

04/03/2025
Riverside Gardens is the name of the new park as part of the regeneration of Smithfield Riverside in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury town centre’s upcoming new public park has been officially named ‘Riverside Gardens’. Located along Roushill, Riverside Gardens will mark the first…

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