News from our partners Ellesmere Sculpture Initiative A moving story by a woman who was educated in Oswestry after escaping the Nazi…
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News from our partners: Woman who escaped Nazis tells her story for Refugee Week
Shropshire Council appoints new assistant director for homes and communities

Shropshire Council has appointed Jane Trethewey as its assistant director for homes and communities, within the council’s Place directorate. She will take…
Shropshire Libraries launch ‘Shropshire Summer Reads’

Shropshire Libraries is challenging adults to join a countywide community of readers this summer and support local businesses in the process. From…
Great Outdoors Wildlife Blog: Cuckoo Spit

Everyone will be familiar with the curious appearance of cuckoo spit around the countryside at this time of year. Drops of white…
Coronavirus: Planning underway for a phased reopening of libraries

Although library branches in Shropshire currently remain closed in line with Government guidance, planning is well underway for a phased reopening of…
Help us Keep Shropshire Tidy and don’t litter

Shropshire Council is asking visitors to beauty spots across the county to do their bit to keep our parks and sites clean…
Shropshire Libraries thank amazing Volunteers

In celebration of Volunteers’ Week, Shropshire Libraries would like to thank all of the amazing volunteers who have dedicated over 11,000 hours…
Coronavirus: Council to set up two multi-agency task forces to mitigate impact of virus on county

Shropshire Council is to establish two multi-agency task forces to help address and minimise the economic and social impacts of coronavirus on…
Coronavirus: Shropshire Council provides emergency funding to arts sector

In response to the pandemic, Shropshire Council has provided emergency grant funding to 23 arts organisations, venues and festivals in the county.…
Coronavirus: ‘Together we are Stronger’ – Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin prepare for tourism sector recovery

Joint release from Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council As Visit England encourage destination management organisations to celebrate English Tourism Week…