Following a further assessment of an oak tree on Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Council is working on a revision to the scheme…
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Further, new statement: Oak tree in Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury
£130 million milestone reached in support for Shropshire businesses

The amount of money paid out by Shropshire Council to support businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic has hit £130 million. The…
Coronavirus: National Day of Reflection – a message from Rachel Robinson, our director of public health

Today marks the first anniversary of the UK’s first national Lockdown. As part of this year’s ‘National Day of Reflection’, Rachel Robinson,…
Statement: Oak tree on Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury
In response to some claims circulating on social media yesterday regarding an oak tree on Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, we want to ensure…
Coronavirus: Council advises caution to Shropshire’s hospitality businesses when using outside areas

Hospitality businesses in Shropshire are being encouraged to work with the council to make sure their temporary outdoor seating areas don’t fall foul of COVID-19-secure rules –…
Updated list of litter picks alongside Shropshire roads published

An updated and extended list of litter picks to be carried out alongside roads across Shropshire has been published. Work is being…
Shropshire included in ‘positive and rewarding’ Project Gigabit rollout

Shropshire Council is pleased to hear that the county is included in Phase 1b of the Government’s Project Gigabit announcement. Since 2013,…
Important information about this year’s local elections

On Thursday 6 May 2021 elections will be held for Shropshire Council, for Shropshire’s town councils, parish councils, and for the West…
Crowmeole Lane, Shrewsbury to close to vehicular traffic

Crowmeole Lane, Shrewsbury will be closed to traffic except for buses and cyclists from Monday 29 March 2021, from its junction with Rad…
Theatre Severn and Shrewsbury Castle go purple in celebration of Census 2021

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury Castle joined more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across England and Wales by lighting up purple…