Monthly Archives: April 2012

New health walk in Bridgnorth launched for national walking month

April 30, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

The Severn Strollers Walking for Health scheme is launching a new walk in Bridgnorth as part of National Walking Month in May. The new walk starts on Friday 4 May, from the Community Hub, Parish Rooms on St Johns Street … Continue reading »

Chance to share views about life in Weston Rhyn parish

April 30, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

People who live in and around the various settlements that make up the parish of Weston Rhyn are being invited to put their names forward to share their local knowledge about life in the area, at a special event on … Continue reading »

Cabinet to discuss policy on private hire executive vehicles

April 30, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will this week (Wednesday 2 May 2012) consider changes to the policy on executive private hire vehicles which aim to add clarity, protect the safety of passengers and take on board the views of people in the … Continue reading »

New Shrewsbury health walks launched for national walking month

April 30, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

The Shrewsbury Walking for Health scheme is launching two new walks as part of National Walking Month in May 2012. The new walks will start from Louise House on Roman Road, Meole Brace at 10:30am every Tuesday starting from tomorrow … Continue reading »

Curry chefs to compete for prestigious Shropshire title

April 30, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Curry chefs from restaurants and takeaways in Bridgnorth, Market Drayton, Shrewsbury and Dorrington will compete to be named the best in a Shropshire Council competition.
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Your moment to shine – Olympic Torch Relay volunteer opportunities

April 27, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Shropshire Council is offering people a once in a lifetime chance to be part of the Olympic Torch Relay when it passes through the county on Thursday 24 May and Wednesday 30 May 2012. The council is on the lookout … Continue reading »

New home compost bin scheme for Shropshire

April 27, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Shropshire Council and their contractor Veolia Environmental Services (UK) Ltd are urging residents to bag a bargain home compost bin. The council has just signed up to a new national framework contract with UK manufacturer Straight to provide discount compost … Continue reading »

Love salad and hate waste

April 27, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

As summer arrives, Shropshire Council and their contractor Veolia are backing the Love Food Hate Waste campaign’s call to reduce the amount of fresh salad which gets thrown away in Shropshire.   When the weather warms up, crunchy mixed salads are … Continue reading »

Twenty more places at this year’s Business Summit

April 27, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Shropshire Council has today (Friday 26 April 2012) released 20 more tickets to next month’s Business Summit, after all places were booked.  The Business Summit will take place on Monday 14 May 2012 from 5.30pm at Shrewsbury Town FC’s Greenhous Meadow, … Continue reading »

Bright future for Market Drayton market

April 26, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Market Drayton market is set for investment and improvement after an established firm was awarded the contract to run the market. Shropshire Council invited tenders for the running of the market earlier in the year, and the contract has been … Continue reading »