Category: Community

4520 Community posts found.

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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Shropshire Local expands to support rural communities

13/09/2021
Shropshire Local Ludlow

Shropshire Local is expanding its services to rural communities across Shropshire and in the south of the county by launching two further…

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Innovative plans to support people with learning disabilities move forward

13/09/2021
Artist's impression of the supported living accommodation at Greenacres

A new and innovative development that will help support independent living for people with learning disabilities is starting to take shape. The…

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News with partners: Shropshire to host key flagship event for national 999 Day on Thursday

07/09/2021
999 Day - 9 Sep 2021 logo

News with partners Shrewsbury has been chosen as one of the key flagship locations to celebrate national 999 day on Thursday 9…

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Flying the flag for Merchant Navy Day

03/09/2021
Merchant Navy Day flagraising - 3 Sep 2021

Shropshire Council is flying the Red Ensign, the UK Merchant Navy’s official flag, to mark Merchant Navy Day 2021 (today – Friday…

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