Category Archives: Partner organisations
Local icons honoured in Connect2 project
Shrewsbury’s town crier Martin Wood, war poet Wilfred Owen and Sabrina, goddess of the River Severn, have taken up residence on Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury. The life-size two-dimensional steel figures were chosen by the public in an online vote on …
Shropshire marks 10 years of recycling improvements
Since the first national recycling rate was held in 2003, Shropshire has seen huge improvements in our recycling services, and our recycling rate.
Early death figures published
A new website showing significant variation in early death rates has been launched today to drive public awareness and local action to tackle public health problems.
Housing team get together to look forward to future of new housing company
Staff from Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing Ltd came together recently to celebrate and look to the future of the company as the new management organisation gets under way. Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing Ltd took responsibility for the management …
Shropshire Challenge 2013 charity cycle ride this Sunday
Shropshire Council’s Travel Shropshire and Urban Bikes UK are running a fundraising cycle ride on Sunday 9 June 2013 in aid of Omega Chatterbox, an expanding telephone befriending service, supporting socially isolated people throughout the West Midlands. Taking place ahead of National …
Shropshire’s commitment to keep children safe from harm
Shropshire’s Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) has launched a new dedicated website as part of its ongoing commitment to keep Shropshire children and young people safe from harm. The website provides information on the work of the SSCB and its activities, …
Huge response to Oswestry’s creative writing competition
Over 100 entries from young people have been submitted as part of Oswestry’s creative writing completion. The winners will be announced at the CAP-Fest event which takes place this Friday, 31 May 2013, from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at Cae Glas …
Whitchurch Party in the Park fast approaching
Whitchurch Party in the Park is taking place on Saturday 1 June 2013 from 1pm until 7pm in Jubilee Park, Whitchurch. This free community event – organised by Whitchurch Chamber of Trade, Whitchurch Town Council and Shropshire Council – will provide …
Chinese delegation to visit Shrewsbury’s historic Flax Mill Maltings
A delegation from China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is to visit Shrewsbury’s historic Flax Mill Maltings next week to learn more about the history of the site, and see the world’s first iron-framed building. On Wednesday 29 May …
Be prepared and take care this Bank Holiday weekend
News from our partners Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust People are being advised to be prepared and take care when enjoying themselves during the Bank Holiday weekend. Doing simple things like making sure you have all the medicine you …