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Coronavirus: Self-isolation removed for double jabbed close contacts

16/08/2021

Self-isolation rules have changed from today for people who have had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. From 16 August, those who…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Local 16- and 17-year-olds encouraged to grab their COVID-19 jab

13/08/2021

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service Young people living in Shropshire, and Telford and Wrekin, aged 16 and 17 are…

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Funding brings new life to historic Oswestry properties

13/08/2021

Four properties in Oswestry are set to undergo a major refurbishment after being handed more than £100,000 funding. The Oswestry High Street…

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Coronavirus: 18% rise in COVID-19 cases locally during 30 July – 5 August 2021

12/08/2021
COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations, 30 July-5 August 2021 infographic

During the seven-day period between 30 July – 5 August 2021:   623 new cases reported   An increase of 18% on the previous week   The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire was 191.4 per…

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Publication of GCSE results today

12/08/2021

Following the Government’s announcement on 6 January 2021 that, due to further national restrictions, exams in summer 2021 could not proceed, exam boards…

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Drivers to save hundreds of pounds as UK-first electric vehicle smart charging scheme comes to Shropshire

12/08/2021

News from our partners Connected Kerb Residents across Shropshire will be amongst the first in the UK to take part in a…

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Plant a tree for the Jubilee

11/08/2021
An image of planted trees

Shropshire Council and the Shropshire Lieutenancy are delighted to support an exciting new national tree planting campaign known as The Queen’s Green…

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Marches Growth Hub helps 52,295 businesses, new figures show

10/08/2021

The Marches Growth Hub – the one-stop home for business support and advice across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Telford – has helped more…

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Publication of post-16 examination results (including A levels) today

10/08/2021

Following the Government’s announcement on 6 January 2021 that, due to further national restrictions, exams in summer 2021 could not proceed, exam boards…

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Longden Road closure at Annscroft Village to Meadow Cottage from 16 August 2021

09/08/2021
Road ahead closed

Longden Road, at Annscroft Village to Meadow Cottage, will be closed to traffic as works to repair a retaining wall are programmed…

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