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Increase in financial support for foster carers

16/12/2022
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From 1 April 2023, the amount Shropshire Council pays foster carers will significantly increase in a bid to encourage more people to…

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Volunteers recognised for service to Shropshire museums

16/12/2022

Enthusiastic volunteers who share their knowledge and experience with visitors at venues across Shropshire Council’s Museums Service are being recognised for their…

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News from our partners: NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin wants to support people to access the right services and understand how to make the right choice.

16/12/2022

A survey has been launched to help the NHS gain a better understanding of public awareness of the range of urgent and…

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Musicians – Ensemble! Shropshire Music Service launches new ensembles in New Year

15/12/2022
Shropshire Music Service Ensembles

Shropshire Music Service, part of Shropshire Council, is launching a brand-new suite of ensembles to welcome in 2023. Eleven ensembles will be…

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The Shropshire labour market – what’s changed since 2011? Census 2021 data released

15/12/2022

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published the next wave of Census 2021 data last week for England and Wales. This data…

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News from our partners: paying for Christmas with ‘buy now, pay later’ deals

15/12/2022
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This time of year is always so expensive, with presents to buy and heating bills going up. I’ve seen offers for ‘Buy…

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Overnight closures of Battlefield Road in Shrewsbury in January

15/12/2022
Road ahead closed

From 9 to 14 January [2023] Battlefield Road in Shrewsbury will be closed between Mayfield Close and the Battlefield Roundabout from 8pm…

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Leaner and greener businesses in Shropshire

15/12/2022

Over 70 delegates attended an informative event held at AICO in Oswestry on 30 November. The Sustainability in Your Business event, hosted…

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Oswestry co-working centre proves great success

15/12/2022

A pioneering Shropshire co-working centre has appointed a community ambassador to spread the word about the business support available in the local…

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News from our partners: Carers, including unpaid carers, encouraged to get COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine

15/12/2022

The COVID-19 Booster and Flu vaccine programmes are now well underway and carers, including those that are unpaid, in Shropshire, Telford and…

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