Category: Community

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Funding awarded to employment support team to help Ukrainians access education and work

08/08/2022
Ukraine flag

Shropshire Council’s Enable supported employment service has been awarded funding through the Homes for Ukraine grant, to provide a refugee employment support…

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Free range fun for all the family at Greenacres Farm open day

02/08/2022
Greenacres enjoy a leisurely ride around the farm

Families and those who fancy a taste of the country are invited to a great day out at Greenacres Farm in Walford Heath on…

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The Queen’s Baton Relay community events leave lasting legacy in Shropshire

29/07/2022
The Queen's Baton Relay event at The Quarry, Shrewsbury - crowd shot

Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council, has hailed the success of community events staged in Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth to celebrate The Queen’s…

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Severn Valley Country Park and The Mere in Ellesmere awarded the coveted Green Flag Award

26/07/2022
An image of Severn Valley Country Park.

Today Shropshire Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for both Severn Valley Country Park near Alveley, and The Mere…

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News from our partners: Farming projects in Shropshire Hills AONB awarded over £400,000 

22/07/2022
View looking west towards Church Stretton

News from our partners Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership One year on and the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme has awarded almost £419,000…

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Plan in advance as Birmingham 2022 The Queen’s Baton Relay progresses through Bridgnorth

21/07/2022
The Queen's Baton Relay comes to Bridgnorth infographic

With just two days to go until Bridgnorth hosts the Birmingham 2022 The Queen’s Baton Relay, final preparations are being made to…

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Keep our countryside safe as the temperature rises

15/07/2022
Image of two walkers on Bromlow Callow, Shropshire with bright skies, green fields and hedgrows.

Rangers at Shropshire’s countryside locations are urging people to stay safe and protect our parks and outdoor spaces as temperatures soar. In…

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News from our partners: Shropshire jobs fair to host inspirational speaker

15/07/2022
Restored Retro

News from our partners A former drug addict and ex-prisoner who turned his life around after meeting Shropshire-based celebrity furniture restorer Jay…

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News from our partners: Shropshire moped hire scheme that tackles transport challenges to expand

14/07/2022

News from our partners Community Resource A prominent Shropshire charity is working with an established motorcycle hire firm to provide low-cost travel…

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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month: travelling showpeople in Shropshire

14/07/2022
Circus Sangar's Photo for Travelling Showpeople

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month has been celebrated nationally in June since 2008. In Shropshire, the archives and museums team, and…

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