Tag Archives: Young people

Shropshire teenage pregnancy rate lowest in West Midlands

February 28, 2013 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Shropshire has the lowest teenage pregnancy rate in the West Midlands, new figures have revealed.  The figures released by the Office for National Statistics also show that the number of teenage pregnancies in Shropshire is at its lowest in more … Continue reading »

Skateboard users and BMXers invited to have their say on new facility in Bridgnorth

February 13, 2013 / Leave a comment / Permalink

BMXers, skateboard users and local residents are invited to get involved in the design and location of a BMX and skate facility in Bridgnorth.  An online questionnaire to gauge people’s thoughts and ideas on the new facility has now been … Continue reading »

New Members of Youth Parliament announced

February 12, 2013 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Shropshire’s new Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) have been announced.

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Oswestry trader caught selling cigarettes to children

January 3, 2013 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Shropshire Council’s public protection and enforcement officers have recently carried out a test purchasing operation in Oswestry, and found a trader repeatedly sold cigarettes to school-aged children.  The operation was carried out in response to a significant number of complaints … Continue reading »

Free bus travel in January for Shropshire jobseekers

December 19, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Unemployed jobseekers in Shropshire will benefit from free bus journeys across the county in January 2013 as part of a new national initiative, Bus for Jobs.  Greener Journeys – the campaign to promote sustainable travel – has forged a deal … Continue reading »

Specialist contractor chosen to build new skate ramp in Shrewsbury

December 14, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Four One Four, a company which specialises in building concrete skateparks, has been chosen to build a new mini skate ramp at Shrewsbury Sports Village.

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The Centre in Oswestry to officially open on Saturday

December 6, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Oswestry’s new state-of the-art youth centre ‘The Centre’ is to be officially opened on Saturday 8 December 2012.  The ribbon will be cut at 10am by Shropshire Councillors Keith Barrow and Vince Hunt, signalling the start of an exciting day … Continue reading »

Shropshire teenage pregnancy rate among lowest in the country

December 5, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Shropshire is among the 10 counties in the country with the lowest teenage pregnancy rate after it fell to its lowest level in 13 years, new figures have revealed.  The figures released by the Office for National Statistics highlight how … Continue reading »

Short Breaks development: invitation to apply for contracts

December 5, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

 Shropshire Council is seeking applications from service providers to assist it in meeting the requirements of The Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2010. We are inviting applications for the following; Provision of a playscheme during Easter and Whitsun … Continue reading »

Young people given a voice through a Police Youth Advisory Group

December 4, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

A youth panel, Shropshire Police Youth Advisory Group (PYAG), has been set up so that young people can inform police practice and air their concerns. Continue reading »