The final figures for the latest financial year show that Shropshire Council’s overspend reduced by £1.5m to finish the financial year 2022/23…
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Year end overspend reduces by £1.5m despite inflation and service pressures
Plans submitted for partial demolition of Riverside shopping centre in Shrewsbury

Plans for partial demolition of Riverside shopping centre in Raven Meadows, Shrewsbury, have been submitted by Shropshire Council. The planning application (ref…
Faring well post-pandemic: Shropshire’s economic recovery continues

Data revealed earlier this week shows Shropshire’s* economic recovery is one of the strongest in the West Midlands, following the pandemic. Analysis…
News from our partners: Solar farm powers community grants of nearly £100,000

News from our partners Shropshire and Telford Community Energy Shropshire community projects have benefitted from nearly £100,000 of funding thanks to grants…
Window opens for new applications for UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Another window of applications for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has been launched this week. This call will be for projects…
End of superfast broadband contracts – infrastructure update

Shropshire Council recognises the opportunities that improved digital connectivity provides to its residents and businesses. Since 2013, together with funding partners the…
News from our partners: Business support and funding helps small Shropshire business achieve award-winning success

News from our partners Marches Growth Hub Shropshire Louise Madeley, founder of Madeleys First Aid Plus in Much Wenlock, recently celebrated winning…
A walk-through history: A medieval guide to Oswestry

Volunteers from the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) research group have created a self-guided walk through Oswestry, which allows people to…
Fashion, food and photos as students take over The Darwin shopping centre

Students from Shrewsbury Colleges Group will be taking over The Darwin shopping centre on Saturday 13 May, holding a unisex fashion event…
News from our partners: Recruitment problems continue to dominate workplace woes

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