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Zero Tolerance for Unauthorised Bonfires

People in Shrewsbury are being urged to ensure that they do not light unauthorised bonfires on public land in the town without first seeking permission.

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Quarry Splash Park Closure for Winter

Shrewsbury Town Council’s award-winning Splash Park in the Quarry has been a massive hit with children of all ages once again this summer.

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Battle of Britain Sunday

This Sunday sees Shrewsbury’s civic leaders marking the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

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Mini-Holland Bid for Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Town Council, working alongside Shrewsbury Business Improvement District [BID] and Shropshire Council, has been part of a group to submit an Expression of Interest to the Department for Transport for funding towards a Mini-Holland project, which will help to prioritise walking and cycling for short journeys within the town.

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Another Great Blooming Business Sponsorship

A new business sponsor has been unveiled at one of the major routes into the town in support of Shrewsbury in Bloom.

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Town Council’s Repair Works at the Rea Brook

Shrewsbury Town Council’s Countryside and Greenspace Team looks after over twenty sites around the town, ranging from large Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest to small Community Woodlands.

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Town Council’s Call to Action on Climate Change

Shrewsbury Town Council has established a Climate Change Committee to launch a way forward to help reduce its carbon footprint. With a move away from the previous Climate Change Advisory Group, Councillors felt it more appropriate to have a more formal standing committee to provide strategic direction to the climate emergency activities of the Town…

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Final Call for Nominations for Blooming Marvellous Displays

It’s your last chance to submit your nominations for this year’s Town of Flowers competition.

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Town Council’s Wildflower Meadows in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Town Council has brought a touch of the countryside to the heart of the town. Staff from the Countryside and Greenspace team have identified a number of areas around the town which are suitable to sow wildflower seeds to create a wildflower meadow effect.

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Council Grant Scheme for Local Organisations

Shrewsbury Town Council is encouraging local groups to apply for funding from their Community Grant Scheme to help fund either new projects, continued services or as matched funding.

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Extra Security for Shrewsbury’s Quarry

Additional security staff have been drafted into Shrewsbury’s Quarry park amid increasing concerns for the levels of anti-social behaviour in the area.

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Shrewsbury Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Annual Town Meeting

Shrewsbury residents are invited to attend this year’s Annual Town Meeting, which will be held next week. With a change to the usual format, the event will be held virtually via a Facebook link to Zoom at 6pm on June 1 and is open to residents who live within the Council’s 17 wards. The session…

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