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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 10 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…

Primary school children in Shrewsbury are invited to observe the second year marking the centenary of the First World War by designing a poster depicting the plight of animals in conflict. This year’s official commemorative theme, as selected by the Imperial War Museums, focuses on how animals played their part in the war, both on…

A neighbourhood warden service which aims to tackle community concerns has been officially launched by Shrewsbury Town Council. The roles have been introduced by the Council in a bid to improve quality of life for people by providing a local responsive service in all residential areas. Following a workforce restructure, three members of staff have…

A new website which will make it quicker and easier for residents to interact with the Town Council has officially launched to the public. The site has been redesigned by Shrewsbury-based company, The Web Orchard. The brief was to make the existing website simpler to use, and more responsive, ensuring that visitors will be able…

Town Council staff who saved a baby girl from drowning after her pram was caught in a gust of wind and blown into the fast-flowing waters of the River Severn say they have been overwhelmed and humbled by the public’s response to their bravery.   James Williams and Andy Hill leapt into the freezing water…

Nominations are being sought to celebrate those unsung heroes who have made an outstanding contribution to the town of Shrewsbury. The Mayor, Councillor Beverley Baker, 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.…

Members of Shrewsbury Town Council have set a budget that will ensure the standard and quality of local services are protected, whilst also freezing Council Tax for the third year running. Councillor Alan Mosley, Leader of the Council, said: “Two weeks ago I reported that Shropshire Council were seeking to make cuts in our budget…

Budding Beckhams are invited to master their football skills during half term at a series of coaching sessions being held in Shrewsbury. Pass Master coaching, in association with Shrewsbury Town Council, will be offering sessions at Monkmoor Recreation Centre, on the outdoor astroturf, between February 16 and 20. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday there will…

Shrewsbury residents are invited to attend a public meeting about the future of the Dana Prison site. Trevor Osborne, chairman of the Trevor Osborne Property Group, will be attending an open session following Shrewsbury Town Council’s Full Council meeting on January 19. [MON] The new owner of the Dana will outline possible plans for the…

Members of the public are invited to join the Mayor of Shrewsbury in welcoming homecoming soldiers from The Welsh Cavalry when the regiment parades through the town next week. Shrewsbury Town Council will grant 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards freedom of the town at a ceremony at St Chad’s Church on Wednesday [DEC 10] at…

Shrewsbury’s annual Carols in the Square concert will return next week. The event, which is a hugely popular attraction in Shrewsbury’s festive calendar, takes place next Wednesday [DEC 17] from 5.30pm in the town’s Square. There will be music for all the family with performances from Shrewsbury Brass Band, Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir and Lorna…

An international projection artist is inviting members of the public to be part of a spectacular nightly light show that will transform the exterior of Shrewsbury Market Hall into a flurrying snow storm in the run up to Christmas. Andy McKeown, whose work has appeared all over the world, is to project the constantly changing…