Category: Economic growth

713 Economic growth posts found.

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet approves new Destination Management Plan for Shropshire

24/04/2026
Developing the tourism and visitor economy

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Destination Management Plan (DMP), setting out a clear framework for how tourism and the visitor…

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Businesses urged to share experience to improve mobile connectivity

24/04/2026

Shrewsbury town centre businesses are being asked for evidence of poor mobile connectivity to lobby providers to improve coverage and network capacity.…

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Independent clothing store expands at Shrewsbury’s Darwin Centre

20/04/2026

Independent womenswear retailer Portofolio has expanded within The Darwin shopping centre in Shrewsbury, moving into a standalone store on the upper level…

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News from our partners: Shropshire leads rural UK in superfast broadband coverage

16/04/2026
Project Gigabit

Shropshire continues to strengthen its broadband connectivity, with near universal access to superfast broadband and major investment underway to extend full-fibre broadband…

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Video: Shropshire welcomes water sports business to Ellesmere

07/04/2026
Chris and Tim Harris, Cllr Liz Woodbridge and Mark Hooper the visitor centre manager

Shropshire Council, Visit Shropshire and Ellesmere Town Council have welcomed The Paddle Bros to Mere Cottage, Ellesmere, marking an exciting addition to…

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Free retro gaming event at Shrewsbury’s Darwin Centre this Easter

25/03/2026

The Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury is getting into the Easter spirit this year with a retro gaming-inspired family event — featuring character…

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Community sessions to remember and celebrate Riverside Shopping Centre

19/03/2026

News from Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership Groups of Shrewsbury residents will soon be gathering over tea and coffee to share their…

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Shropshire welcomes water sports business to Ellesmere as part of English Tourism Week

19/03/2026
Chris and Tim Harris, Cllr Liz Woodbridge and Mark Hooper the visitor centre manager

As part of VisitEngland’s English Tourism Week, Shropshire Council, Visit Shropshire and Ellesmere Town Council have welcomed The Paddle Bros to Mere…

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Workshop resolves to boost Marches business resilience and green growth

12/03/2026

Businesses, infrastructure providers and local authorities have come together to discuss resilience and green growth opportunities through the Marches Forward Partnership (MFP).…

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Shrewsbury station gyratory scheme update

09/03/2026
Marked improvement in traffic flows

Shropshire Council has received the interim Stage 3 Road Safety Audit for the Shrewsbury station gyratory scheme, which takes account of construction…

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