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Celebrating older people – Shropshire Festival of Ageing on 15 October 2019

30/08/2019
Festival of Ageing 2019

Shropshire Council and partner organisations are inviting people to celebrate older people as part of their Shropshire Festival of Ageing event on…

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Views sought from residents about SpArC Centre in Bishop’s Castle

29/08/2019

Residents of the Bishop’s Castle area are being asked to share their views on a consultation on the changes to the way…

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Free family events at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm in heritage celebration

28/08/2019
An image of a child holding a duckling at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm.

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm are offering you free entry on Saturday 14 September 2019 as part of the Heritage Open Days…

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Back to school road safety tips for schoolchildren and road users

28/08/2019
A picture of a road sign outside a school advising drivers to slow down.

With Shropshire children set to return to school next week, Shropshire Council’s road safety education team has issued some road safety tips…

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Dates set for 2020 Wartime Farm after successful first event

27/08/2019
An image of four people in 1940's period dress sat on a hay cart at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm during the Wartime Farm event.

The first Wartime Farm event held at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm was a huge success with over 500 people visiting on…

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Go behind the scenes at Shropshire Archives for Heritage Open Days           

23/08/2019
Shropshire Archives

In celebration of the Heritage Open Days festival, Shropshire Archives are giving you the chance to go behind the scenes and get…

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Free entry to Shropshire museums and attractions in heritage celebration

23/08/2019
An image of Shrewsbury Castle

Sites and attractions across Shropshire are set to offer free entry and special events to visitors as part of the Heritage Open…

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Four national retailers agree new leases in Shrewsbury’s Darwin Shopping Centre

23/08/2019
The H&M store in Shrewsbury's Darwin Shopping Centre

Four national retailers have reinforced their commitment to Shrewsbury and the town’s shopping centres by signing new long-term leases. Fashion retailer H&M…

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Excavation of Shrewsbury Castle hailed a huge success

23/08/2019
An image of the team who carried out the first ever excavation at Shrewsbury Castle

The first ever excavation of Shrewsbury Castle has been hailed a huge success after producing finds of national significance. The excavation ran…

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Trainee social worker recruitment – some frequently-asked questions

22/08/2019

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

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