Category: Economic growth

747 Economic growth posts found.

Historic town walls feature unveiled at Riverside Gardens

24/09/2026
Plaque at Riverside Gardens.

Residents and visitors to Shrewsbury will soon be able to discover a hidden piece of the town’s history when Riverside Gardens opens…

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Shropshire Digital Summit set to help businesses thrive in the age of AI

16/09/2026
Photo from last year’s Digital Summit

Businesses across the Marches are invited to discover how digital technology and artificial intelligence can support their growth at the Shropshire Digital…

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New co-working space aims to tackle the hidden challenge of running a business alone

16/09/2026
Members working alongside one another at Co-Founded in Shrewsbury

A new initiative in Shrewsbury is helping small business owners tackle one of the biggest but least talked-about challenges of self-employment: isolation.…

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Work completed at new commercial site in south Shrewsbury, with Starbucks now open

04/09/2026

Morris Property has successfully completed construction work at the new Hazledine Park in Shrewsbury and handed the site back to Shropshire Council.…

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Bridgnorth bakery transforms former bank into thriving High Street business

02/09/2026
John Powers, baker

A former derelict bank in the heart of Bridgnorth has been transformed into a thriving bakery and community hub, thanks to the…

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Bishop’s Castle pop-up project brings empty shops back to life

18/08/2026
Bishop's Castle

Empty shops and underused buildings across Bishop’s Castle will be transformed this September as part of a project that aims to bring…

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Small equipment grants help Shropshire businesses invest, grow and create jobs

07/08/2026
Scott Willow and The Spinney

Small grants are making a big difference to Shropshire businesses, helping them create jobs, launch new products, improve productivity and plan for…

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Shropshire Council Parks and Countryside sites have again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award

30/07/2026
Andy Judd and Luke Lowe, who regularly run and volunteer at parkrun each Saturday, helping to celebrate another Green Flag Award at Severn Valley Country Park

Three Shropshire Council Parks and Countryside sites have again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. This international award, now celebrating 30…

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Why manufacturers are choosing Shropshire to invest and grow

28/07/2026
Choosing Shropshire to invest and grow

A long-established manufacturer and a recent inward investor are sharing their experiences of doing business in Shropshire, highlighting why the county continues…

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Shrewsbury’s new riverside park set to open in December

24/07/2026

Riverside Gardens, the new Government-grant-funded park at the heart of Shrewsbury’s long-term regeneration plans, is set to open in December [2026]. Riverside…

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