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Return to Sender! Elvis the Eel discovered 100 miles from Shropshire

15/02/2021
An image of Elvis the wooden Eel being carried from the beach by its finders

A wooden eel, affectionately named Elvis, has been discovered ‘all washed up’ on a beach 100 miles from its Alveley, Shropshire home…

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Free vaccination shuttle bus service to Severn Fields Medical Practice in Shrewsbury

12/02/2021
An image of an Arriva bus in Shrewsbury that will transport people to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments.

Residents who have their COVID-19 vaccination booked at Severn Fields Medical Practice in Shrewsbury will now be able to access a free…

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Celebrating the council’s amazing apprentices

11/02/2021
Apprenticeship Virtual Awards Ceremony

Shropshire Council has been celebrating the successes and achievements of its apprentices this week (8 until 14 February 2021) as part of…

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Free transport service helps vulnerable residents get their COVID-19 vaccines

11/02/2021
An image of two of Shropshire Council's vehicle fleet and socially distanced members of staff who have been helping Shropshire's vulnerable residents get their COVID-19 vaccines

Since the launch of the free transport offer, Shropshire Council and its partners have helped more than 200 Shropshire residents get to…

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Fish Street, Shrewsbury to close for repairs to Grade II* listed building

11/02/2021
Road ahead closed sign, on pavement

A small section of Fish Street in Shrewsbury will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles from Monday 15 February [2021], to allow…

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Free branding and social e-commerce webinars to provide boost to Shropshire businesses

11/02/2021

The importance of branding, social e-commerce and making the most from your website will be the focus of a new series of…

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Kickstart Scheme gets off to a great start

11/02/2021
Kickstart Scheme

Shropshire Council has created more than 40 placements for eligible young people this month (February 2021) as part of the Government’s nationwide…

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Coronavirus: Positive COVID-19 cases continue to decline 29 January – 4 February

11/02/2021
Step Up Shropshire Logo - Hands, Face, Space

During the 7-day period from 29 January – 4 February 2021 in Shropshire: 642 new cases reported This was a decrease of…

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Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021

10/02/2021
Graphic about Census 2021

The Office for National Statistics – which runs Census 2021 – is working with Shropshire Council to deliver a successful Census and…

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Council vows to sort pothole problems on Shropshire’s roads

09/02/2021
Councillor Steve Davenport inspects the recently completed work in Ditton Priors.

A number of concerns have been raised recently about the number of potholes on – and the condition of – many of…

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