Tree Works Continue in Shrewsbury’s Quarry
Lime Tree Works Continue in Shrewsbury's Quarry Work is continuing in Shrewsbury Town Council’s Quarry to ensure essential maintenance of the tree stock in the park. Shropshire-based Benbow Brothers Limited have a team of tree experts in the Grade I Listed park working on a full maintenance programme for the...
Shrewsbury Market Hall Voted One of Britain’s Favourites
Shrewsbury Market Hall Voted one of Britain's Favourite Markets Shrewsbury Market Hall faced stiff competition from markets across the country and has been named as runner up in Britain’s Favourite Market for 2022. The result was revealed at the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) conference in Birmingham yesterday...
Town Council Working with the Community at Copthorne Park
Town Council Working with the Community at Copthorne Park Shrewsbury Town Council’s Countryside and Greenspace team has been busy assisting local residents improve the pathways at their local nature reserve. Residents using Copthorne Park felt that the paths were becoming too muddy during the winter months and needed refreshing for...
Nominations Sought for Shrewsbury’s Unsung Heroes
Nominations Sought for Shrewsbury's Unsung Heroes The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Julian Dean, is asking businesses, organisations and residents to make nominations for the town’s annual civic awards. The awards are designed to recognise those who have gone above and beyond for the benefit of the town. Nominations are invited...
Town Council Help with ‘Plant a Tree for the Jubilee’
Town Council Help with 'Plant a Tree for the Jubilee' This year sees the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. As part of the celebrations to mark the achievement of a life of public service of seventy years, a major project is taking place across the country which...
Lime Tree Works in Shrewsbury’s Quarry
Lime Tree Works in Shrewsbury's Quarry A works programme of tree maintenance is currently underway in Shrewsbury’s Grade I Listed Quarry to manage the tree stock within the park. Following a robust and competitive tender process for the works last year, Shropshire-based Benbow Brothers Limited was appointed to undertake the...
Installation of Additional Solar Lamps in the Quarry
Installation of Additional Solar Lamps in the Quarry Work is currently underway in Shrewsbury’s Quarry park to install additional solar lights along the path adjacent to the River Severn. Twenty new lights will be installed between Porthill Suspension Bridge and Kingsland Bridge. Stuart Farmer, projects manager for the Town Council,...
Applications Invited for Community Grants
Applications Invited for Community Grants Shrewsbury Town Council is inviting local organisations to apply for grant funding in the latest round of applications. The Town Council operates a scheme which awards grants to local organisations to help them achieve their aims and objectives. The grant can be used to fund...
Works to Improve Access to Town Council Nature Reserves
Shrewsbury Town Council staff have been improving access to the steps at their Nature Reserves around the town. The Town Council looks after over twenty sites in Shrewsbury, ranging from large Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest to small Community Woodlands. Over the winter months, the Town...
Mayor’s New Climate Emergency Guide
Mayor's New Climate Emergency Guide The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Julian Dean, has introduced a new guide to encourage people and companies to think about ways to reduce their carbon footprint. The Mayor’s Guide to Responding to the Climate Emergency has been produced with a view to promoting the need...
Return of Festive Fun for Carols in the Square
With everyone on a countdown to the big day, Shrewsbury’s annual Carols in the Square concert returns next week. The ever popular festive event will take place on Wednesday [DEC 15] from 5.30pm with music for all the family. Shrewsbury Town Council is organising the concert, which will be broadcast...
Remembrance in Shrewsbury
The Mayor of Shrewsbury will lead a civic procession with units of HM Forces and Service organisations from Shrewsbury Castle on Remembrance Sunday. The procession will leave the Castle at approximately 10.20am following the route of Castle Gates, Castle Street, Pride Hill, Mardol Head and St John’s Hill to The...