Category: Economic growth

686 Economic growth posts found.

Window opens for new applications for UK Shared Prosperity Fund

16/05/2023

Another window of applications for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has been launched this week. This call will be for projects…

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End of superfast broadband contracts – infrastructure update

15/05/2023
superfast broadband table of coverage

Shropshire Council recognises the opportunities that improved digital connectivity provides to its residents and businesses. Since 2013, together with funding partners the…

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News from our partners: Business support and funding helps small Shropshire business achieve award-winning success

09/05/2023
Louise Madeley, of Madeleys First Aid Plus in Much Wenlock, holding an advertising sign

News from our partners Marches Growth Hub Shropshire Louise Madeley, founder of Madeleys First Aid Plus in Much Wenlock, recently celebrated winning…

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A walk-through history: A medieval guide to Oswestry

09/05/2023
3 people holding leaflets in a library

Volunteers from the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) research group have created a self-guided walk through Oswestry, which allows people to…

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Fashion, food and photos as students take over The Darwin shopping centre

05/05/2023

Students from Shrewsbury Colleges Group will be taking over The Darwin shopping centre on Saturday 13 May, holding a unisex fashion event…

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News from our partners: Recruitment problems continue to dominate workplace woes

27/04/2023
Ruth Ross, Shropshire Chamber of Commerce's chief executive

News from our partners Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Recruitment problems are continuing to frustrate Shropshire businesses, preventing many of them from fulfilling…

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Business, strategic locations and upskilling discussed by Shropshire Economic Partnership 

27/04/2023
Shropshire Economic Partnership logo

Three delivery groups, part of the Shropshire Economic Partnership (SEP), met for the first time earlier this week in Shrewsbury. This follows…

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News from our partners: Construction training centre opens doors to employers for drop-in event

24/04/2023
Construction training centre

News from our partners SBC Training Grants of up to £11,000 are available to Shropshire construction employers to help train their staff…

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Two Darwin shopping centre retailers win Shrewsbury Mayor Awards

21/04/2023

Two retailers in The Darwin shopping centre in Shrewsbury – Shelovedpreloved and Shrewsbury Duck Store – won prestigious awards at Shrewsbury Town…

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News from our partners: Free event to help Shropshire businesses become more sustainable

18/04/2023
Sue Burnell

News from our partners Business Net Zero Businesses from across Shropshire are being invited to a free event which will help them…

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