Monthly Archives: September 2011
New terms and conditions for staff
The new terms and conditions for 6,500 Shropshire Council staff came into effect from 1 October 2011. As has been widely reported, these new terms and conditions include changes to sick pay, mileage allowances, and a pay reduction of 2.7% …
Oswestry in bloom wins gold
Oswestry has scooped a top horticultural award as part of the annual Heart of England In Bloom competition. The awards, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, judged Oswestry the deserving winner of a Gold Award in the prestigious event. As …
Love Your Bike month – October 2011
Shropshire’s second Love Your Bike month starts tomorrow (Saturday 1 October 2011) at the opening event for the new Oswestry Leisure Centre. Local people will be able to pick up the new Oswestry Walking and Cycling map; get answers to …
Shrewsbury paddling pool to reopen this weekend
The Quarry paddling pool in Shrewsbury will reopen this weekend (Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October 2011) so that children and their parents can make the most of the current unseasonably warm weather. The pool will be open from 12 …
New exercise classes in and around Shrewsbury
A series of new exercise classes has been introduced across Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas. These are open to adults of all ages and fitness levels. The classes, formerly known as LULU (Loosen Up Lighten Up), are part of Shropshire …
The Severn Loop LJC meeting on 12 October 2011
The next meeting of The Severn Loop Local Joint Committee (LJC) is on Monday 12 October 2011 at 7pm at The Guildhall, Shrewsbury. The Severn Loop LJC covers the areas of The Quarry and inside the Severn Loop, Coton …
Spooky and ghostly guided walks
For a spooky night out why not come on one of the Shrewsbury Ghost Walks?
Ground-breaking meeting between Shropshire Council and trade unions
Negotiations between Shropshire Council and the trade unions UNITE, GMB and UNISON are moving towards reaching a collective agreement.
Shropshire Council chosen for trailblazing children’s centres scheme
Shropshire Council has been chosen as one of 27 councils out of 120 to trial a Government scheme for Sure Start children’s centres which offers rewards for reaching the most vulnerable families, improving family health and raising children’s attainment. Shropshire …
Mere Friends to air local literary talent
Friends of The Mere will be promoting local writing talent by staging a poetry and prose open mic fundraising event at The Boathouse, Ellesmere on Saturday 15 October 2011 at 7pm. People are invited to bring along an original poem or …