Category: Community

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£3.5m refurbishment of Ludlow Assembly Rooms named award winner

05/11/2021
Ludlow Assembly Rooms

The renovation and refurbishment of the flagship Shropshire arts and entertainment venue Ludlow Assembly Rooms has won first place in an awards…

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News from our partners: ‘Meremaids’ voted runner-up in national contest

04/11/2021
Sally Poynton with her own Swanmaid creation.

News from our partners A summertime community art festival featuring a trail of brightly-decorated mermaid figures around Ellesmere town centre has been…

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New service launched to keep people well this winter 

02/11/2021

A new service to support people to stay safe and well this winter has been launched.  Shropshire Council is working alongside the British Red…

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Shropshire Council receives £300,000 grant funding to tackle food insecurity  

27/10/2021
Illustration of a basket of food

Shropshire Council is delighted to have been awarded £300,000 over the next three years to tackle food insecurity in south west Shropshire.  …

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First Meet the Leader event a huge success

20/10/2021
Meet the Leader vent in Ludlow Museum and Resource Centre on 19 October 2021.

Yesterday (Tuesday 19 October 2021), Shropshire Council’s Leader Lezley Picton held her first Meet the Leader event at the Ludlow Museum and…

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Black History Month 2021 and racism awareness: A conversation in the county with Patrick Vernon OBE

07/10/2021
Patrick Vernon OBE

Shropshire Council is delighted to be welcoming Patrick Vernon OBE to the county on Wednesday 20 October 2021 to share his unique experience…

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New Shropshire Local Mobile service brings support closer to rural communities

06/10/2021
Shropshire Local Mobile launching graphic

Following the successful launch of Shropshire Local Ludlow, Shropshire Local is now adding a mobile service to rural communities across the county.…

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How a housing needs survey can transform a community

17/09/2021
The Community-Led Housing Scheme at Little Stocks Close in Kinlet, Shropshire (Picture Credit: Shropshire Rural Housing Association)

News from our partners This summer marks a major milestone for Shropshire Council’s Right Home Right Place team. It’s the season in…

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Meremaids ‘in the swim’ for national award

15/09/2021
Sally Poynton with her own Meremaid creation made from a feather duster, plastic knives and cotton buds

News from our partners A community art initiative in Ellesmere featuring a ‘flotilla’ of mermaid figures has been shortlisted for a national…

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Little ones invited to join in Wild Toddler events this autumn

14/09/2021
An image of children learning about mini woodland beasts such as slugs and snails at Severn Valley Country Park.

Families with young children are invited to join a host of outdoor adventures over the autumn at Severn Valley Country Park in…

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