Category: Community

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Advice and support on offer to those affected by floods in Shropshire

15/05/2020
Flooding in Shropshire

Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin’s residents and businesses affected by the recent flooding are being given the opportunity to discuss their questions…

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Coronavirus: Updated guidance for using Country Parks and Sites

14/05/2020
An aerial image of The Mere in Ellesmere which has been awarded the Green Flag award.

Following the latest Government announcement that people will be able to travel to exercise in England only, we know many Shropshire residents…

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Warmer Homes Shropshire launched to help households lower their heating bills and stay warmer at home

14/05/2020

To help bring down the cost of heating bills for fuel poor and vulnerable households, Shropshire Council along with Herefordshire Council have…

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Share a Mindful Moment with Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

06/05/2020

Shropshire Museums are launching a ‘Mindful Museums’ project and want you to take part. The museums team have produced a series of…

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Country parks Blog: Trees in bloom

05/05/2020
An image of hawthorn flowers which appear as trees begin to bloom across Shropshire.

The hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is also known as the May tree because of the beautiful blossom that appears at this time of…

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Coronavirus: Wave two of Shropshire Council’s small grants programme is open  

05/05/2020
Coronavirus: Community advice and support

Shropshire Council is providing a package of financial support to community groups and voluntary organisations who are providing critical support to those…

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Tribute to “warm” and “kind” Tim King

04/05/2020

Lezley Picton, Shropshire Council Cabinet member responsible for culture, said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of our former…

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Join Shropshire Council in VE Day 75th anniversary commemorations

04/05/2020
An image of VE Day celebrations in Shrewsbury in 1945.

Join Shropshire Council and the county’s military community on Friday 8 May 2020 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day (Victory…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire Council supporting food businesses

30/04/2020
Coronavirus: Business advice and support

Local businesses across Shropshire have been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Shropshire Council fully recognises that this will have far-reaching effects…

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Treasure declared in Shropshire at virtual inquest

29/04/2020
An image of a silver medieval brooch that was found in Shropshire. It has been declared treasure.

Treasure has been declared by Mr Ellery, HM Senior Coroner for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin at an inquest held last week.…

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