Shropshire Council will be at Flood and Coast 2026, the UK’s leading conference for flood and coastal risk management, to share how…
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Work to be carried out on Frankwell footbridge in Shrewsbury

Work is to be carried out over five weekdays, starting on Friday 5 June [2026], to improve Frankwell footbridge in Shrewsbury, ahead…
Rural growth is focus for investment and infrastructure forum

The Marches Forward Partnership (MFP) has showcased its ambition to define and lead rural growth and cross-border collaboration to a national platform…
Market Drayton to be recognised as coach-friendly destination

Market Drayton is to be officially recognised as a coach-friendly destination next week, something it’s hoped will lead to an increase in…
Shropshire Council takes seat at national roundtable on nature and economic growth
Shropshire Council has taken part in a national policy roundtable exploring how nature and economic growth can be delivered together. The invitation…
Shropshire Growth Hub returns with Artisan Showcase to support local creatives into retail

The Shropshire Growth Hub is bringing creative businesses back to the high street this spring with the return of the Shropshire Artisan…
New 2G Sports Pitch in Market Drayton set to transform sport, health and community use

Grove School in Market Drayton and project partners are celebrating the installation of a new floodlit 2G multi-sport pitch this year, creating…
New report highlights water management skills gap across Marches

A new report has highlighted a growing skills gap in Water Resources Management (WRM) across Shropshire and Powys at a time when…
Property Improvement Grant helps bring long vacant Oswestry building back into use

A long‑vacant property in Oswestry town centre is being brought back into commercial use thanks to support from Invest in Shropshire through…
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet approves new Destination Management Plan for Shropshire

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