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Voluntary and community sector organisations encouraged to complete a State of the Sector survey

21/03/2022
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The Shropshire Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly (VCSA) is running its first State of the Sector survey since 2017. Just think about…

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Coronavirus: Spring COVID-19 booster available for extremely high-risk groups

21/03/2022

A spring (or 2nd) booster jab will be available to those at extremely high risk from COVID-19. The NHS will contact those…

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Council steps in to save under-threat bus services

18/03/2022

Shropshire Council has stepped in to temporarily save a number of bus services that Arriva was planning to end or alter from…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire has highest COVID-19 rates in region

18/03/2022

During the seven-day period between 4-10 March 2022:   2,187 new COVID-19 cases reported   An increase of 72% on the previous week   The 7-day infection…

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A celebration . . . of Marches Women in Business

18/03/2022

International Women’s Day was marked in Shropshire with an inspirational gathering of more than 80 women. The annual celebration of women’s achievements…

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News from our partners: Marches LEP welcomes new pledge over future

18/03/2022

Leaders of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership have welcomed new assurances from a Government minister over the long-term future of the organisations.…

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B5067 to close for water main replacement work

18/03/2022
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A section of the B5067 at Walford Heath, near Baschurch, will be closed from 9 to 24 April [2022] as Severn Trent…

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Council and partners shortlisted for prestigious national award

16/03/2022
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Shropshire Council and partners have today (Wednesday 16 March) been shortlisted for the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards 2022.      …

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Prestigious award nomination for Shropshire Council wellbeing manager

16/03/2022

A Shropshire Council manager has been recognised for her significant contribution to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Hannah Thomas, community wellbeing manager, has been…

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ANPR cameras go up in three Shropshire villages to deter speeding drivers

16/03/2022

For the first time in both Shropshire and the West Mercia Police area, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras are going up…

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