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News from our partners: Cricket umpire set to pitch up in new chair thanks to The Royal British Legion

16/09/2020
Royal British Legion logo

News from our partners The Royal British Legion A former Royal Navy veteran has been bowled over by the support he has…

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Coronavirus: NHS COVID-19 app – everything you need to know

16/09/2020
The new covid app launches on September 24

Businesses across Shropshire like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas are being urged to ensure they have NHS QR code posters visible on…

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Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig – day 12: Digging downwards apace

16/09/2020
People in a trench at Shrewsbury Castle

Day 12: Saturday 12 September 2020 Saturday came with beautiful weather, the sun shining gloriously throughout the day. Our objective for the…

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Coronavirus: Partners working hard to try to reopen Quarry Swimming Pool in Shrewsbury

15/09/2020
A picture of a swimmer to depict an example of leisure facilities

Shropshire Council is working hard with partners to find a way for the Quarry Swimming Pool in Shrewsbury town centre to be…

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Chance to train as a children’s social worker

15/09/2020

Shropshire Council is offering six people the chance to train as a children’s social worker. The successful applicants will get to train…

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Survey launched on Shrewsbury town centre’s traffic arrangements since June 2020

15/09/2020
people walking down High Street in Shrewsbury when it's closed to traffic

News from Shrewsbury Recovery Taskforce A survey is being launched to gather people’s views on how Shrewsbury town centre’s traffic arrangements have…

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Trainee children’s social worker vacancies – some frequently-asked questions

15/09/2020

Shropshire Council is recruiting six trainee children’s social workers. The successful applicants will train on the job, while studying for a degree…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Flu and coronavirus: spot the symptoms and take action say health leaders

14/09/2020
Hands, Face, Space

News from our partners Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Telford and Wrekin CCG Flu and coronavirus symptoms can be very similar,…

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Our response to reports about COVID-19 funding for hunting businesses

14/09/2020

There were reports in the media over the weekend about Shropshire Council providing funding to businesses involved in hunting. You can read…

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Shropshire Council adds £1 million to rural broadband scheme

14/09/2020
Rural broadband voucher scheme diagram

Extra funding to help rural premises benefit from up to £7,000 for a faster broadband connection is now available in Shropshire. Shropshire…

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