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Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn and Old Market Hall to close from Wednesday 18 March

17/03/2020
An image of people in the foyer at Theatre Severn. A consultation is currently open to help improve access to Theatre Severn and the Old Market Hall cinema.

Following advice from the UK Government which stipulates that people should avoid public buildings, including theatres, Shropshire Council has taken the decision…

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Re-use of Oswestry’s historic buildings discussed during Historic England visit

17/03/2020

Opportunities to support the re-use of historic buildings within Oswestry, along with possible future projects, were discussed when the Future Oswestry Group…

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News from our partners: Restrictions to visiting at local hospitals in response to coronavirus

16/03/2020

News from our partners Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Visiting restrictions are to be put in place at the Royal Shrewsbury…

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Views sought on growth strategies for Shropshire’s key market towns

16/03/2020
Bridgnorth

Shropshire Council is asking people living in or near Shropshire’s main market towns for their views on a series of draft Local…

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Residents whose properties have been affected by floods urged to apply for Community Recovery Grant  

13/03/2020

Residents whose properties have been affected by the recent floods are being urged to apply for the Community Recovery Grant. If you…

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Shropshire Council to continue to fund youth clubs in Market Drayton until 2021

13/03/2020
A picture of some children smiling

Shropshire Council is to continue to fund the provision of open access youth clubs in Market Drayton up to 31 March 2021,…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – letter to residents from Leader of Shropshire Council

13/03/2020
Catch it bin it kill it

Dear Shropshire resident There is little doubt that when reading this you will be aware of COVID-19, commonly referred to as Coronavirus.…

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Have your say: Shropshire’s Great Outdoors annual public survey

13/03/2020
Image of two walkers on Bromlow Callow, Shropshire with bright skies, green fields and hedgrows.

Shropshire’s Great Outdoors are asking for your feedback about rights of way, parks, play areas and countryside so they can understand what…

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Joint statement on third confirmed coronavirus case in Shropshire

13/03/2020
Catch it bin it kill it

As of 2.30 pm Friday 13 March 2020, three cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have now been confirmed in Shropshire Council local authority…

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Pant-Llanymynech bypass funding announcement welcomed

12/03/2020
A raod with markings ( a road bends)

Shropshire Council has welcomed the announcement in yesterday’s Budget of funding to develop the Pant-Llanymynech Bypass scheme, which has been under consideration…

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