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Mayor to share writing tips at Shrewsbury Library event

05/02/2020
An image of Phil Gillam who is taking part in the Shrewsbury Library Writers' Lab in February 2020.

Shrewsbury Library is inviting you to join the mayor, Phil Gillam at the latest edition of their successful Writers’ Lab event on…

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Shropshire Council responds to Future Homes Standard consultation

04/02/2020

Shropshire Council’s Climate Change Task Force has responded to the Government’s Future Homes Standard (FHS) Consultation saying it does not go far…

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Applications going to Southern planning committee on 11 February 2020

03/02/2020
A row of houses

The following planning applications will be considered by Shropshire Council’s Southern planning committee at its meeting at Shirehall, Shrewsbury on Tuesday 11…

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Bridgnorth Severn Valley Railway footbridge works – closure from today for up to five weeks

03/02/2020

Bridgnorth Severn Valley Railway Footbridge is closed for up to five weeks from today (Monday 3 February 2020), to enable permanent repairs…

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Mental health support initiative for children launched by Shropshire Libraries

03/02/2020
An image of a graphic promoting the Reading Well for Children booklist that supports children with mental health problems. The scheme has been launcehed in Shropshire by Shropshire Libraries

Libraries in Shropshire are to launch new collections of books to support the mental health and wellbeing of children. Chosen and endorsed…

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Iconic Acton Scott Shire Horse has sadly passed away

31/01/2020
An image of Charlie the Shire Horse, the iconic horse of Acton Scott Historic Working Farm.

It is with great sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Shire Horse, Charlie, has died.  He has been a…

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Applications going to Northern planning committee on 4 February 2020

28/01/2020
A row of houses

The following planning applications will be considered by Shropshire Council’s Northern planning committee at its meeting at Shirehall, Shrewsbury on Tuesday 4…

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Shropshire Council Climate Change Strategy workshop sells out in days      

24/01/2020
six-hands-around-a-small-seedling

Shropshire Council’s Climate Change Strategy workshop has sold out in a matter of days. 115 people representing the public, community groups, industry…

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Holocaust Memorial Day cherry tree planting ceremonies this Monday

24/01/2020
StandTogether - Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

Shropshire Council is continuing collective endeavours to ensure that local primary school children learn about the Holocaust and other genocides, and that…

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Free entry to Shrewsbury Museum for DarwIN Festival celebrations

22/01/2020
An image of a painting of a young and beardless Charles Darwin that is on display at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery.

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (SM&AG) is taking part in the DarwIN festival this February and offering free entry from Friday 14…

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