Fantastic Floral Fiesta at Town Council Greenhouse Event
Residents of Shrewsbury were able to gain a first-hand view of the flowers that will make up the floral features around the town this summer when they attended the Shrewsbury in Bloom Open Evening last night [WED]. The annual event, held at the Town Council’s greenhouse at Weeping Cross, welcomed...
Grab Your Blooming Business Baskets
Shops and businesses in Shrewsbury can help play their part in ensuring the town’s reputation as “the Town of Flowers” is maintained by displaying hanging baskets prepared by Shrewsbury Town Council. With over 300,000 plants set to grace our parks, hanging baskets, roundabouts and planters over the next few weeks,...
Shrewsbury’s New Mayor Takes Office
The new Mayor of Shrewsbury has been elected for the coming year. Councillor Phil Gillam was officially sworn in as Mayor at the annual meeting of Shrewsbury Town Council last night. [MON] The mayor-making ceremony, which was held in The Walker Theatre, saw Councillor Gillam take over the role as...
Looking Forward to Summer & the Quarry Splash Park is Set to Re-open
In a sign that the summer season is almost here, Shrewsbury Town Council has been working towards re-opening the award-winning Quarry Splash Park in time for the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. The official opening is scheduled to take place on May 4 at 10.30am. The ever-popular water feature was...
Shrewsbury Residents Invited to Attend Annual Town Meeting
Shrewsbury residents are invited to attend this year’s Annual Town Meeting, which will be held next week. The event takes place in the University Centre Lecture Theatre in the Guildhall, Frankwell Quay on Monday [APR 29] from 7pm and is open to residents who live within the Council’s 17 wards....
Tickets on Sale for Mayor’s Charity Dinner
The Mayor of Shrewsbury is hosting a charity dinner in Frankwell in aid of Little Rascals Foundation and is encouraging people to come along and support his nominated charity. The dinner, the final fundraising event as part of his Mayor’s year in office, will take place on May 10 at...
Last Call for Iconic Images for our Shrewsbury in Bloom Photo Competition
There’s still time for the residents of Shrewsbury to submit their iconic photographs of the town in a bid to be featured on the front or the back cover of the Shrewsbury in Bloom Portfolio of Evidence this summer. The Shrewsbury in Bloom Committee is offering local residents the opportunity...
Shrewsbury in Bloom’s Annual Greenhouse Open Evening
As we approach Spring and start to think about our gardens and allotments, the Shrewsbury in Bloom Committee is inviting the town’s gardening enthusiasts to join them for the annual behind the scenes tour of the Town Council’s greenhouse. The open evening event takes place on Wednesday 22 May from...
Annual Ceremony Awards for Shrewsbury’s Unsung Heroes
The unsung community heroes of Shrewsbury have been officially recognised by the Mayor for playing their part in helping to make the town a special place to live, work and visit. The Mayor’s Awards scheme is Shrewsbury’s equivalent of “The Oscars”, with local individuals, organisations, groups and businesses being recognised...
Relaunch of the Grange Community Centre
The former Grange Youth Centre off Mount Pleasant Road has undergone a transformation over the last twelve months and is now ready to welcome the community when Shrewsbury Town Council and Young Shrewsbury host a relaunch event this Sunday. With a new name of The Grange Centre and now run...
Voting Closing for your Favourite Market Hall Trader of the Year
Time is running out to cast your vote to find Shrewsbury’s favourite Market Hall Trader of the Year for 2019. People visiting the indoor market before March 30 can nominate their favourite trader to win a Mayor of Shrewsbury Award. The trader with the most votes will be presented with...
Last Chance to Nomination Shrewsbury’s Unsung Heroes
With a closing date of Monday 25 March, there’s still time to submit your nominations for the annual Mayor of Shrewsbury Awards to acknowledge those unsung heroes who have made an outstanding contribution to the town of Shrewsbury. The Mayor is asking businesses, organisations and residents to provide suggestions for...