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Advice and support on hand for those struggling to pay bills and buy food this summer

25/07/2023
Stock image of family. Credit: Yan Krukau, Pexels images

Families struggling to buy food and pay bills this summer are being urged to seek help and support. The call to action…

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Summer in Shropshire: what’s on and where to go to enjoy our attractions and activities

20/07/2023
collage of images: an old helmet, Shrewsbury Castle, The Mere, kids playing

The summer holidays can be a challenge to keep everyone entertained and active, but there is loads to do in Shropshire whatever…

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News from our partners: Voluntary sector brought together at annual VCSA meeting last week

10/07/2023
people in a room at tables for VCSA annual assembly 2023

News from our partners Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly (VCSA) Last week, the Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly (VCSA) held its annual…

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What’s new in Oswestry?: update from the Future Oswestry Group

05/06/2023
A stall in Oswestry

The Future Oswestry partnership is committed to keeping local people and businesses informed about what’s going on in Oswestry, in terms of…

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News from our partners: Charity invites people to pledge their free time to help local good causes

05/06/2023
Community Resource: "Pledge It!" logo

News from our partners Community Resource A Shropshire charity has launched its latest appeal, but rather than requesting donations it’s asking people…

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Host of activities on offer to celebrate Pride Month

02/06/2023
Pride Month 2023

June is Pride Month, and is a month-long global celebration.  The reason it is celebrated in the month of June is because…

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Shropshire wins Health Promotion of The Year award for farmers’ health checks

31/05/2023

Shropshire Council’s health checks for the farming community have been awarded Health Promotion of The Year at the West Midlands Public Health…

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Year end overspend reduces by £1.5m despite inflation and service pressures

31/05/2023

The final figures for the latest financial year show that Shropshire Council’s overspend reduced by £1.5m to finish the financial year 2022/23…

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News from partners: NHS Big Health and Wellbeing Conversation online survey now live

31/05/2023
Four people sit at a table talking and laughing. There is a cake in the middle of the table and cups.

The Big Health and Wellbeing Conversation online survey is now live. People from every corner of Shropshire are being invited to join…

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How you can help us to understand the health and wellbeing needs of our communities

25/05/2023
A man stands at the edge of a car park holding a tablet device. He is wearing glasses, looking past the camera and a breeze is blowing a light blue lanyard that he is wearing.

As a council we have to carry out assessments to find out the health and wellbeing needs of our communities, to help…

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