Nominations Sought To Award Shrewsbury’s Unsung Heroes
The Mayor, Councillor Ioan Jones is asking businesses, organisations and residents to make nominations for Shrewsbury’s annual civic awards. Now in their eighth year, the awards are designed to recognise those who have gone above and beyond for the benefit of the town. Nominations are invited in seven categories, which will be judged by a…
Final Preparations Underway for Carols in the Square
Final preparations are underway for Shrewsbury’s Carols in the Square concert which returns to the town on Wednesday [Dec 14] evening. The event, which is a hugely popular attraction in Shrewsbury’s festive calendar, kicks off from 5.30pm with music for all the family. Shrewsbury Town Council is managing the concert, which will be broadcast live…
Dana Footpath Moves One Step Nearer
The long-held aspirations of developing an accessible link between the Dana Footpath and Castle Street moved a step further last night [MON] when members of Shrewsbury Town Council’s Finance & General Purpose Committee agreed to allocate £50,000 in its capital programme to finance the works. Town Councillors Alan Mosley and Andrew Bannerman have been working…
Carols in the Square Concert Returns
Shrewsbury’s annual Carols in the Square concert, which will be broadcast live on BBC Radio, returns next week. The event, which is a hugely popular attraction in Shrewsbury’s festive calendar, will take place on Wednesday [DEC 14] from 5.30pm with music for all the family. Shrewsbury Town Council is managing the concert, which will be…
Rare Sunday Opening for Market Hall
Shrewsbury’s award-winning indoor market will be holding a rare Sunday opening next month for shoppers to get a head start on their Christmas shopping. The Sunday Shopping Showcase will see the market open from 10am until 2.30pm on October 16. A host of cosmopolitan cafes, artisan producers and traditional stalls will be open for an…
Town Council Reinforces Quarry Pool Commitment
Shrewsbury Town Councillors have reinforced their commitment to retaining the Quarry swimming pool within the town centre. Members have reiterated their concerns regarding the baths moving out of town as part of an overall response to Shropshire Council’s Sports Facilities Strategy, which is currently out for public consultation. Shropshire Council says the aim of the…
Shrewsbury Scoops Gold in Floral Competition
Shrewsbury has once again proved its floral features are blooming brilliant after being awarded Gold in the Heart of England in Bloom competition. The results were announced at a ceremony in Aldridge earlier today. [THURS] Shrewsbury achieved Gold in the Small City and Large Park categories, as well as a Horticultural Excellence Award for The…
County Regiment to be Granted Freedom of Shrewsbury
Shropshire’s county regiment, The Rifles, will be granted the Freedom of Shrewsbury by the town’s Mayor next week. Councillor Ioan Jones will welcome The Rifles on Wednesday [14 SEPT] with a service at St Chad’s Church at 1pm. Following the service the troops will parade onto St Chad’s Terrace at 2pm, before marching past the…
Town Councillors Support Flaxmill Development
Shrewsbury Town Councillors have supported an application for the development of the town’s historic Flaxmill, whilst also calling on planning chiefs to give further consideration to the impact of the scheme on nearby residents. At a meeting of Full Council on Monday [5 SEPT] members considered proposals to redevelop the historic site to create office…
Traders Retire after a Decade at Shrewsbury Market Hall
It’s the end of an era as fellow traders and loyal customers bid farewell to two longstanding traders who are retiring after more than a decade at Shrewsbury Market Hall. Graham and Sue Mann, who run Sweet Pea & Gem Leathers at the indoor market, have decided the time is right to hang up their…
Notice of conclusion of the audit and right to inspect the Annual Return
The Notice of conclusion of the audit and right to inspect the Annual Return is attached to this page below. Completion – Notice of conclusion of audit 2015-16.doc
Shrewsbury Fields Forever Statement
It is with regret that the Town Council has had to take the decision not to proceed with finalising the booking for the Shrewsbury Fields Forever Festival, scheduled to take place in the Quarry next month. This is following the previous deferment of the event on the request of the festival organiser. The rescheduled event…