Strategic partnership struck between Shrewsbury and Changshu
A strategic partnership between Shrewsbury and Changshu, China was passed by Shrewsbury Town Councillors yesterday.
The partnership will enable a mutual understanding between the two towns to work towards a joint goal of increasing tourism, business and educational exchanges.
Councilor Jon Tandy said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the people of Shrewsbury and Shropshire . I am pleased to say the memorandum of understanding between our two towns was passed unanimously by full council last night .This is great news for the development of Shrewsbury and Shropshire for our immediate and long term future.”
A trip has been arranged for the end of March by the Changshu government for a delegation from Shropshire to travel to their beautiful town that has many featured that match the town of Shrewsbury. Both towns are known for their tourism, famous rivers, beautiful parks and gardens and business owners entrepreneurial ambitions.
In return a delegation is being arranged for business owners from Chansghu to visit Shrewsbury to discuss investment as well as trading and business opportunities with Shropshire companies.
The opportunity follows ongoing work by Councilor Jon Tandy to help the town's business owners gain new contacts and to draw investment into the town.
