Category: Public protection

295 Public protection posts found.
Public protection

Coronavirus: Think of others and avoid lighting bonfires

27/04/2020
An image of a bonfire. Residents in Shropshire are being urged not to light fires outside to help protect those who are vulnerable and self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.

People are being asked to be considerate to their neighbours and not to light bonfires in their garden during the coronavirus pandemic.…

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Coronavirus: Trading standards works with regulators to prevent people from being duped in coronavirus crisis

23/04/2020
An image of seized goods sold by scammers trying to make a profit from the coronavirus pandemic.

Shropshire Council has been working with national regulators to protect residents from unscrupulous traders seeking to profit illegally from the coronavirus (COVID-19)…

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Coronavirus: Advice for giving safely to charities

22/04/2020
Coronavirus: Community advice and support

Shropshire Council is urging people in the county to give safely when they choose to donate to charities responding to the coronavirus…

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Coronavirus: Help available for victims of domestic abuse across the county

30/03/2020
Coronavirus: Community advice and support

Shropshire Council, along with other key partners across the county, are reassuring victims of domestic abuse that help and support is available…

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Shropshire businesses urged to help limit the spread of coronavirus

28/03/2020
Coronavirus: Business advice and support

Shropshire businesses are being urged to do everything they can to limit the spread of  coronavirus (COVID-19) and comply with the Government…

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Coronavirus: service changes – further round-up Thursday 26 March

26/03/2020
Coronavirus - service change graphic

A round-up of other important services changes, that have already been informed via our @shropcouncil (twitter) and Facebook (Shropshire Council) accounts earlier…

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Coronavirus: Beware of scams targeting consumers, householders and businesses

25/03/2020
Citizens Advice

There are signs that the coronavirus pandemic has led to several scams and unscrupulous practices targeting consumers, householders and businesses; we can…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): waste and recycling services

19/03/2020

We are working closely with our partner Veolia to minimise the impact of coronavirus on recycling and waste services. Business continuity plans…

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Bridgnorth: Flood and support UPDATE

26/02/2020

Shropshire Council continues to work with partners to ensure the safety of people in Bridgnorth and to offer support and advice to…

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Shropshire Council preparing for floods in Bridgnorth

25/02/2020
An image of a Shropshire Council officer offering support to a resident affected by the floods caused by Storm Dennis

Shropshire Council are in Bridgnorth and surrounding areas today and tonight (Tuesday 25 February 2020) to give advice and support to residents…

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