Category: Coronavirus

812 Coronavirus posts found.
Information and press releases for coronavirus (COVID-19)

Going to the pub this weekend? Be sensible and stay safe

03/07/2020
Two glasses of beer

People heading to the pub from tomorrow (Saturday 4 July) are being urged to stay safe by observing the measures that premises…

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Extra space for pedestrians in Shrewsbury’s Castle Street to remain until September

02/07/2020

The trial suspension of the bus lane in Castle Street, Shrewsbury to provide additional space for pedestrians is set to remain in…

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Shropshire Libraries to launch Ready Reads service

01/07/2020
An image of Shrewsbury Library.

As part of phased reopening plans, Shropshire Libraries are launching a ‘Ready Reads’ service from Monday 6 July 2020. ‘Ready Reads’ is…

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Oswestry to receive £700,000 from government to help tackle empty properties and enhance town’s heritage

30/06/2020

Councillors and business leaders have welcomed news that Oswestry is set to receive £700,000 of government funding to help tackle empty properties…

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Centre of Shrewsbury set to remain traffic-free until end of summer

29/06/2020

The centre of Shrewsbury is set to remain traffic-free during the day for the rest of the summer to help keep people…

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Coronavirus: Businesses reminded to continue to follow restrictions and guidance

29/06/2020

Businesses that are set to re-open from 4 July – those in the hospitality and leisure sector, plus hairdressers and barbers –…

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Coronavirus: Time running out to apply to Shropshire Council’s £4.5m business grant scheme

26/06/2020

Shropshire businesses affected by coronavirus have until Tuesday (30 June) to apply to Shropshire Council’s new £4.5 million ‘extension grant’ scheme. More…

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Coronavirus: Response to cases of COVID-19 at a Shropshire food processing company

26/06/2020

Shropshire Council is working with Public Health England (PHE) Midlands and ABP Food Group in Shropshire, and liaising with the Health and…

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Coronavirus: Online risk assessment training for Shropshire businesses that are reopening

25/06/2020

Support is available to Shropshire businesses who need guidance when producing their mandatory COVID-19 risk assessment ahead of more reopening from Saturday…

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Shropshire leaders speak to Secretary of State to discuss further funding for the county

25/06/2020

The Leader of Shropshire Council, along with Shropshire’s MPs, this week (Tuesday 23 June 2020) spoke to the Secretary of State for…

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