Category: Community

4485 Community posts found.

New video shows how partnerships and local communities are improving the lives and health of local residents

10/11/2017

Organisations in Shropshire are working together to identify and support people who have potential health and well-being concerns.

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Blog: In the Hands of Boys – What am I going to do with all the noises I hear?

07/11/2017

‘What am I going to do with all the noises I hear?’ by Jean Atkin In pouring rain I arrived at St…

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Volunteers wanted at smallholding for adults with learning disabilities

07/11/2017

Greenacres Farm in Walford Health are looking for volunteers to join their small but dynamic team in supporting adults with learning disabilities.

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Shropshire marks Kick It Out Focus Week (30 October to 5 November 2017)

07/11/2017
Kick It Out in Shropshire

The Shropshire FA, Shropshire Council and a number of local sports groups in Shropshire once again teamed up for a ‘Focus Week’ (30 October to 5 November 2017) to raise awareness of the Kick It Out campaign.

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In the Hands of Boys: Shropshire Schools visit historic WW1 sites

06/11/2017
Two boys dressed in World War One ground unit military uniform holding rifles during their site visit as part of the In the Hands of Boys project coordinated by Shropshire Council.

Eight Shropshire schools have recently visited five sites across Shropshire with links to World War One, as part of the ‘In the…

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Consultation underway on Shropshire’s new cultural strategy

03/11/2017

Representatives from across the cultural sector are developing a new cultural strategy for Shropshire. The aim of the cultural strategy is to…

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Shropshire voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations encouraged to complete biennial survey

01/11/2017
logo for voluntary and community sector assembly

Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations from across Shropshire are being encouraged to complete the Value and Future Needs of Shropshire’s VCSE…

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Blog: In the Hands of Boys – Close the curtains for me

31/10/2017
An image of a painting of Wilfred Owen produced by artist Anthony Brown. Wilfred Owen's poems form part of the In the Hands of Boys project.

‘Close the curtains for me’ by Jean Atkin It’s Tuesday, so it must be Cheswardine Primary, and my second day with Shropshire…

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Stay safe and opt for an organised bonfire

31/10/2017

News from our partners Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Take a look at these short video clips that feature advice on how…

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Decisions made by Central planning committee on 26 October 2017

30/10/2017

The following decisions were made by Shropshire Council’s Central planning committee at its meeting at Shirehall, Shrewsbury on Thursday 26 October 2017. Land…

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