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#Km4Cancer – Shropshire Council’s IT team go around the world for Cancer Research 

07/08/2020
Andrew Bennett, who sadly died in May 2020

The ICT team at Shropshire Council have travelled 25,000km of their around the world trip to raise money for Cancer Research UK. #Km4Cancer has seen the team travel virtually across the globe after…

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Coronavirus: Wearing face coverings in council buildings

07/08/2020
Face mask poster

Face coverings will be mandatory for visitors to all Shropshire Council-run buildings from Saturday (8 August 2020). The measures are being put…

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Coronavirus: Additional drop-in testing at Craven Arms this weekend

06/08/2020
A person getting tested

Walk-in mobile testing units will be in place in Craven Arms this weekend to make it easier for local people to get…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire businesses accessing funding opportunities – yours could be next!

05/08/2020
Coronavirus: Business advice and support

In May 2020 Shropshire Council secured free access to funding opportunities for Shropshire businesses to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic. This…

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Shropshire Council awarded £5m for Pride Hill Centre, Shrewsbury repurposing

05/08/2020
The Pride Hill Centre, Shrewsbury

Shropshire Council is pleased to announce that it will receive £5m as part of the Government’s £900m Getting Building Fund. This sum…

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Views sought on Shropshire Council’s draft Housing Strategy

05/08/2020
A row of houses

Shropshire Council is asking people for their thoughts on its vision for housing for the next five years. A six-week consultation into…

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Coronavirus: Pubgoers are urged to follow social distancing

05/08/2020
Pub

With a weekend of good weather forecast, Shropshire Council is encouraging people to stay alert and follow social distancing when visiting pubs…

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Coronavirus: Update (Tues 4 Aug 5.45pm) on Craven Arms caravan site outbreak

04/08/2020
Stay Alert to Stay Safe

Shropshire Council and Public Health England (PHE) Midlands continue to work with key partners including West Mercia Police to contain an outbreak…

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Arts Café event hosted by Flaxmill Maltings in Shrewsbury – via Zoom on 18 August

04/08/2020
Flaxmill art

Artists, community and voluntary art organisations and anyone interested in the arts are invited to attend an Arts Network event on Tuesday…

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Coronavirus: Theatre Severn, and Old Market Hall’s cafe bar, to reopen in phased way

04/08/2020
Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury

Theatre Severn and Old Market Hall Cinema and Café Bar in Shrewsbury have announced plans for a first phase of reopening this…

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