Beacon Will Mark Queen’s 90th Birthday
Shrewsbury will light a beacon in the town’s Square in celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday next week. Members of the public are invited to gather in front of the Old Market Hall on Thursday [21 APRIL], from 7.30pm, where the beacon will be lit as part of a national trail of more than 1,000…
Leading musicians to play at Shrewsbury Mayor’s concerts
Members of the Midland Festival Orchestra, from left, Jan Lumely Judith Claes and Mary Forrester with the Mayor and Mayoress of Shrewsbury Cllr Miles and Mrs Aurona Kenny. Two special concerts featuring leading musicians from throughout Europe are being planned in Shropshire next month. The events will be held in Shrewsbury Abbey on Saturday April…
Commonwealth Day – Monday 14th March
The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Miles Kenny, will be raising the Commonwealth Flag at the Guildhall at on Monday [14 MARCH] in celebration of Commonwealth Day 2016. Members of the public are welcome to attend and are asked to gather at the flagpole to the front of the building where the flag will be raised…
Still time to get your nominations in for Mayor’s Awards
There’s still a few weeks remaining to get your nominations in for the annual Mayor’s Awards. Nominations are being sought to celebrate those unsung heroes who have made an outstanding contribution to the town of Shrewsbury. The Mayor, Councillor Miles Kenny, is asking businesses, organisations and residents to make submissions for Shrewsbury’s annual civic awards,…
Quarry Play Area Update
Work to revamp the Quarry play area in Shrewsbury is progressing well, with some of the facilities expected to be open in time for the Easter holidays. Contractors, Ray Parry Playgrounds LTD, have been working on site since December to complete the £375,000 overhaul which will see the site transformed into Darwin’s Islands of Adventure.…
Cast Your Vote to Crown Shrewsbury Market Hall’s Trader of the Year
Shoppers at Shrewsbury Market Hall are being asked to cast their vote to crown the Market Trader of the Year. People visiting the indoor market before April 1 can nominate their favourite trader to win a Mayor of Shrewsbury Award. The trader with the most votes will be presented with a trophy at the Mayor’s…
Mayor of Shrewsbury to host Charity Jazz Evening
Jazz fans in Shrewsbury are invited to enjoy an evening of musical entertainment in aid of two local charities. Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Miles Kenny, will be hosting a Jazz Evening on March 5, from 6.30pm, at the Lord Hill Hotel in aid of Lingen Davies Cancer Fund and The Shrewsbury Ark. Music will be…
Anyone For Tennis? New & Improved Key Play Scheme Launches
Shrewsbury Town Council’s new and improved key play scheme is now open to members of the public.
Nominations Sought for Mayor’s Awards
Nominations are being sought to celebrate those unsung heroes who have made an outstanding contribution to the town of Shrewsbury. The Mayor, Councillor Miles Kenny, is asking businesses, organisations and residents to make submissions for Shrewsbury’s annual civic awards, designed to highlight those who have gone above and beyond for the benefit of the town.…
Town Council Sets its Budget
The Leader of Shrewsbury Town Council says he is confident members have set a balanced budget that will safeguard local services, whilst also freezing Council Tax for the fourth year running. Leader of the Council Alan Mosley said he was pleased to be able to present a financial plan for the coming year that would…
Final Preparations Underway for Youth Service Launch
Final preparations are underway as Shrewsbury Town Council prepares to hold its first ever youth session. A newly appointed team of youth workers are gearing up to launch the first session at Flaxivity, located at Spring Gardens, on Monday [JAN18]. The session starts at 6.30pm and is aimed at young people in Years 7, 8…
Town Council to Launch Youth Service
Young people in Shrewsbury will have access to a range of clubs and facilities following the official launch of Shrewsbury Town Council’s youth provision later this month. This follows funding from Shropshire Council, which has commissioned the Town Council to provide a range of services. A newly appointed team of youth workers will launch weekly…