Category: Economic growth

697 Economic growth posts found.

Councils launch major plan to boost jobs, skills and economic growth across the Marches

15/01/2026
Money

Shropshire Council has joined forces with Herefordshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council to launch the Get Marches Working Plan, a bold…

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Shropshire town councils encouraged to consider UK Town of Culture bid

14/01/2026

Shropshire Council has written to all town councils in its area to encourage them to express an interest in becoming UK Town…

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Shropshire Council champions investment and economic growth with £20m funding bid

12/01/2026

Shropshire Council is taking a leading role in shaping Local Innovation Partnerships (LIPs) by preparing to submit an expression of interest in…

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Shropshire Growth Hub enters new era as new manager takes the helm

06/01/2026

Shropshire Growth Hub will enter a new phase in 2026 as Emma Chapman – its manager for the past seven years –…

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Shropshire Growth Hub pilots new Co-Work Hub for small businesses

19/12/2025
People meeting for business networking

In 2026 the Shropshire Growth Hub will launch The Co-Work Hub to support freelancers, creatives, remote workers, and small business owners. The…

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Shrewsbury crowned Britain’s best high street for second year running

18/12/2025
Shrewsbury has just been named Britain's number 1 high street

News from our partners Shrewsbury has once again been named Britain’s number one high street, after topping The Telegraph’s list of the…

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Shaping the future of tourism in Shropshire – have your say 

13/12/2025
Hope Bowdler Hill near Church Streeton

Shropshire Council and partners are inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape the future of tourism in the county by taking…

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Have your say on Shropshire Council’s Budget for 2026/27

12/12/2025
Budget consultation - have your say

Shropshire Council is asking residents, businesses, and visitors to share their views on what is important to them as it plans how…

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Shrewsbury Night Bus trial reaches week three with strong support and positive passenger feedback

12/12/2025
Shropshire Moves Night Bus

News from our partners The Shrewsbury Moves Night Bus trial has reached its third week, with positive passenger feedback and support from…

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Marches Forward Partnership adopts green growth programme

10/12/2025

The Marches Forward Partnership (MFP) is launching  a green growth programme, a bold initiative designed to bring lasting benefits to communities across…

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