Category: Community

4507 Community posts found.

Coronavirus: Think of others and avoid lighting bonfires

27/04/2020
An image of a bonfire. Residents in Shropshire are being urged not to light fires outside to help protect those who are vulnerable and self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.

People are being asked to be considerate to their neighbours and not to light bonfires in their garden during the coronavirus pandemic.…

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Coronavirus Blog 4: Dawn Chorus

27/04/2020
An image of a robin, one of the focuses of this coronavirus blog.

Our native birds are reaching a peak in their breeding behaviour. Male birds attract a female and advertise territory through song. The…

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Coronavirus: NHS urges public to stay safe during Ramadan

24/04/2020
NHS England logo

News from our partners NHS England As Muslims have entered the month of Ramadan, the NHS has issued a reminder to those…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire towns and parishes come together

24/04/2020

In these difficult times, one of the things we can all take comfort from is the incredible support that can be seen…

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Coronavirus: Trading standards works with regulators to prevent people from being duped in coronavirus crisis

23/04/2020
An image of seized goods sold by scammers trying to make a profit from the coronavirus pandemic.

Shropshire Council has been working with national regulators to protect residents from unscrupulous traders seeking to profit illegally from the coronavirus (COVID-19)…

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Coronavirus: Help for Shropshire residents as home energy use rises during lockdown

23/04/2020
Keep Shropshire Warm

Help is at hand for residents who may be seeing an increase in energy bills during the current coronavirus lockdown. Keep Shropshire…

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Coronavirus: Advice for giving safely to charities

22/04/2020
Coronavirus: Community advice and support

Shropshire Council is urging people in the county to give safely when they choose to donate to charities responding to the coronavirus…

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Coronavirus Blog: Woodland blues

22/04/2020
An image of bluebells close up.

If you are lucky enough to live within walking distance of a woodland, the next few weeks are a magical time to…

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Coronavirus: Your feedback sought to improve voluntary and community sector support offer

20/04/2020
Coronavirus: Community advice and support

Shropshire Council is seeking your feedback about how the county’s voluntary and community sector is responding to provide crucial support during the…

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Coronavirus: Community Reassurance Teams provide crucial support to vulnerable residents

17/04/2020
An image of Shropshire Council staff preparing food parcels to be delivered to vulnerable Shropshire residents impacted by coronavirus.

We are all having to adapt quickly to a new way of life to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, and everyone…

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