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Shifnal Town Council approves precept increase
Shifnal Town Council has announced a rise in the council tax precept for the upcoming financial year following a detailed review of the local budget.
17 Feb 2026
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Shifnal set to dazzle with new Christmas lights
Shifnal Town Council is celebrating a significant long-term investment aimed at putting Shifnal firmly on the map for its festive lights.
30 Oct 2025
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Shifnal Town Council unveils ambitious play area project
Shifnal Town Council has formally kicked off its most significant capital project to date, launching the tender process to secure a contractor for a major overhaul of the town's public play spaces.
25 Oct 2025
Entertainment
Shifnal set for week of ‘spooktacular’ fun
Shifnal youngsters are set to enjoy a week of ‘spooktacular’ fun later this month, thanks to Shifnal Town Council and Love Shifnal.
6 Oct 2025
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Scarecrow competition coming to Shifnal later this month
Shifnal is preparing for its first scarecrow competition later this month - as part of a community celebration.
9 Sept 2025
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Dudley Building Society to bring face-to-face banking back to Shifnal
A Shropshire town is bucking the national trend of disappearing high street banks, with the announcement that Dudley Building Society will be opening a 'pop-up bank' in the town centre.
28 Aug 2025
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Scarecrow competition coming to Shifnal
Scarecrows will be popping up all around a Shropshire town this autumn as part of a community celebration.
11 Aug 2025
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Special award for dedicated Shifnal councillor
A ‘first of its kind’ honour has been bestowed on one of Shifnal’s best known characters.
17 Jun 2025
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Shifnal welcomes new Mayor
A new mayor has been welcomed to the town of Shifnal and has laid out his priorities and plans for the coming year. Councillor Paul Williamson, who has served on the Town Council for six years, has…
3 Jun 2025
Entertainment
Shifnal plans Christmas lights and market event
Shifnal Town Council and Love Shifnal have enlisted Shropshire Festivals to organise their annual Christmas lights switch on for 2024.
1 Nov 2024
Entertainment
Shifnal gets ready for free half-term pumpkin hunt
Youngsters in Shifnal can enjoy a week of ‘spooktacular’ fun later this month, thanks to Shifnal Town Council and Love Shifnal.
15 Oct 2024
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New Mayor appointed in Shifnal
Shifnal Town Council has appointed Councillor Ellen Moore as the new Mayor of Shifnal Town Council, succeeding Roger Cox.
28 May 2024
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Shifnal set for French themed Easter event
An Easter event with a French theme is planned for Shifnal, which is celebrating 35 years of friendship with its twin town of Machecoul St-Même near Nantes.
21 Mar 2024
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New entrance to Shifnal's Millennium Sensory Garden
Shifnal residents are delighted with the new entrance to public garden, The Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden was opened in 2002.
21 Mar 2024
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New Events for Shifnal from Shropshire Festivals
Shifnal Town Council and Love Shifnal have announced a partnership with Shropshire Festivals to deliver a series of new events in 2024.
18 Mar 2024
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Shifnal Council’s big boost for boxing club
Bright Star Boxing Academy has announced exciting expansion plans since receiving the a grant from Shifnal Town Council.
28 Feb 2024
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New youth club opens in Shifnal
Young people in Shifnal now have a new place to get together every week with the opening of a new youth hub, based at The Trinity Centre on Victoria Road.
12 Feb 2024
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Shifnal Neighbourhood Plan passes examination approval
An Independent Examiner, appointed by Shropshire Council has reviewed and approved the Shifnal Neighbourhood Plan.
13 May 2016
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Shifnal Library to be refurbished ahead of transfer to town council
Shifnal Library and Customer Service Point will be temporarily closed from Monday 1 February 2016 for refurbishment, as part of the transfer of the library to Shifnal Town Council.
19 Jan 2016
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Shifnal Town Council to take over the running of Shifnal Library
Shifnal Town Council has agreed to take over the running of Shifnal Library – if the plans get a positive response from the local community.
14 Sept 2015
