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Year 6 open evenings – information for parents and carers

09/09/2020

Shropshire Council’s education team has today (Wednesday 9 September) sent the below letter to parents and carers of year 6 pupils. Dear…

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Coronavirus: Welshpool coronavirus testing update

08/09/2020

News from our partners: Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council Nearly 500 people have been tested at a mobile coronavirus…

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Coronavirus: Consensus Support Services Ltd update

08/09/2020

Shropshire Council continues to work with Public Health England (PHE) Midlands in response to recent cases of COVID-19 linked to a residential…

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Coronavirus: Joint Statement from Shropshire Council and Shrewsbury Academy

07/09/2020

Shropshire Council are currently working with Shrewsbury Academy in response to a confirmed case of COVID-19 at the school. The individual has…

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Coronavirus: Helping bereaved families during Covid-19

07/09/2020
Let's talk mental health logo

We are here if you need to talk. Run by Shropshire Council with support from Samaritans, Severn Hospice, Cruse Bereavement Care and…

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Coronavirus: Update on Covid-19 cases at Consensus

04/09/2020
Image of two people social distancing

Shropshire Council continues to work with Public Health England (PHE) Midlands in response to recent cases of Covid-19 linked to a residential…

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Coronavirus: New grant for food and essentials to help residents affected by the pandemic

04/09/2020
Coronavirus: Finance advice and support

A new grant is now available to people who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and who are struggling to afford…

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News from our partners: Cancer scheme shortlisted for national award

04/09/2020
Jessica Greenwood, Lead Cancer Nurse at SaTH

News from our partners Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) An innovative scheme at Shropshire’s acute hospitals, which is designed to…

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Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig – day 3: An unexpected American connection

04/09/2020
Medicine bottles: likely Victorian or later? (Picture credit: B. Christian)

Today started with a widening of our trench by a further metre, taking it to 4 x 3 metres. With a smaller…

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Coronavirus: Travelling to school safety

04/09/2020
Advice for children heading back to school

As schools welcome back all pupils, Shropshire Council is urging parents across the county to plan ahead and help try and create…

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