Town Council Working with the Community at Copthorne Park
Town Council Working with the Community at Copthorne Park Shrewsbury Town Council’s Countryside and Greenspace team has been busy assisting local residents improve the pathways at their local nature reserve. Residents using Copthorne Park felt that the paths were becoming too muddy during the winter months and needed refreshing for...
Nominations Sought for Shrewsbury’s Unsung Heroes
Nominations Sought for Shrewsbury's Unsung Heroes The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Julian Dean, is asking businesses, organisations and residents to make nominations for the town’s annual civic awards. The awards are designed to recognise those who have gone above and beyond for the benefit of the town. Nominations are invited...
Town Council Help with ‘Plant a Tree for the Jubilee’
Town Council Help with 'Plant a Tree for the Jubilee' This year sees the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. As part of the celebrations to mark the achievement of a life of public service of seventy years, a major project is taking place across the country which...
Lime Tree Works in Shrewsbury’s Quarry
Lime Tree Works in Shrewsbury's Quarry A works programme of tree maintenance is currently underway in Shrewsbury’s Grade I Listed Quarry to manage the tree stock within the park. Following a robust and competitive tender process for the works last year, Shropshire-based Benbow Brothers Limited was appointed to undertake the...
Installation of Additional Solar Lamps in the Quarry
Installation of Additional Solar Lamps in the Quarry Work is currently underway in Shrewsbury’s Quarry park to install additional solar lights along the path adjacent to the River Severn. Twenty new lights will be installed between Porthill Suspension Bridge and Kingsland Bridge. Stuart Farmer, projects manager for the Town Council,...
Applications Invited for Community Grants
Applications Invited for Community Grants Shrewsbury Town Council is inviting local organisations to apply for grant funding in the latest round of applications. The Town Council operates a scheme which awards grants to local organisations to help them achieve their aims and objectives. The grant can be used to fund...
Works to Improve Access to Town Council Nature Reserves
Shrewsbury Town Council staff have been improving access to the steps at their Nature Reserves around the town. The Town Council looks after over twenty sites in Shrewsbury, ranging from large Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest to small Community Woodlands. Over the winter months, the Town...
Mayor’s New Climate Emergency Guide
Mayor's New Climate Emergency Guide The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Julian Dean, has introduced a new guide to encourage people and companies to think about ways to reduce their carbon footprint. The Mayor’s Guide to Responding to the Climate Emergency has been produced with a view to promoting the need...
Return of Festive Fun for Carols in the Square
With everyone on a countdown to the big day, Shrewsbury’s annual Carols in the Square concert returns next week. The ever popular festive event will take place on Wednesday [DEC 15] from 5.30pm with music for all the family. Shrewsbury Town Council is organising the concert, which will be broadcast...
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. The lighting of unauthorised bonfires on public land in Shrewsbury could result in fines, or even court action, if people do not seek prior permission....
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. The “Darwin’s Islands of Adventure” splash and play areas have been extremely popular with families from across the region throughout the summer months. The Town Council will...
Battle of Britain Sunday
This Sunday sees Shrewsbury’s civic leaders marking the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain. In view of the continued rise in Coronavirus cases in the county, it has been decided that the usual Church service at St. Chad’s will not take place. The arrangements will be similar to last...