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Coronavirus: Thousands of jabs given at Shropshire Council shopping centre

16/02/2022
A medic at Walk-in vaccination clinic at Shropshire Local, Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury

Thousands of people received a COVID-19 vaccine at Shropshire Council’s Darwin shopping centre in just six weeks.  A walk-in vaccination clinic on…

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Spark Social Conference is almost here

15/02/2022
Mark Barrow, new Director of Place at Shropshire Council

The Spark Social Conference is almost here – with organisers revealing how to get the most out of the half-day event. The…

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Tree planting promise in exchange for council tax ebilling sign-ups

15/02/2022
ebilling screen portrayal

People in Shropshire can now support tree planting efforts by opting to receive their council tax bills electronically. Shropshire Council is promising…

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News from our partners: Women reminded to take part in survey to shape services in the future

14/02/2022
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

News from our partners Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) More than 2,000 women have filled out a survey on women’s…

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Finishing touches being put to Mile End junction in Oswestry

14/02/2022

The finishing touches are being put to the Mile End junction in Oswestry after a major upgrade. Workers are currently putting the…

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News from our partners: Building work gets underway at Pauls Moss in Whitchurch

11/02/2022
At Pauls Moss: (l-to-R): Darren Beale (Managing Director of Vistry Partnerships West Midlands); Wayne Gethings (Chief Executive The Wrekin Housing Group); Dean Carroll (Shropshire Council's Cabinet member for physical infrastructure.

News from our partners The Wrekin Housing Group Work to deliver a new extra care housing and health hub at Pauls Moss…

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Coronavirus: Spike in hospital deaths as COVID-19 cases plateau in Shropshire

11/02/2022
COVID-19 stats locally 28 January - 3 February 2022 infographic

During the seven-day period between 28 January – 3 February 2022:        2,992 new COVID-19 cases reported        Static: no increase / decrease from the previous week     …

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Library hosting workshops declaring young people’s love for Oswestry

10/02/2022
Oswestry Library - zine workshops poster

Young people in Oswestry are being invited to share their love for their hometown this Saturday (12 February 2022), and in a…

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Public health grant “insufficient” to tackle Shropshire’s long-term pressures

10/02/2022

Shropshire Council will receive £12.8m from the Government as part of the public health settlement grant for 2022/23.   This puts the…

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Celebrating the council’s amazing apprentices

10/02/2022
(L-R) Apprentice of the Year Award Winner:- Claire Morgan, a Shropshire Council ICT Business Partner; Karen Roberts, from an awards sponsor Barnsley College; and Andy Begley, Shropshire Council's chief executive.

Shropshire Council has been celebrating the successes and achievements of its apprentices this week as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2022 (Monday…

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