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Shrewsbury welcomes new Mayor Councillor Bernie Bentick
Shrewsbury has welcomed a new civic leader as Councillor Bernie Bentick was sworn in as the Mayor of Shrewsbury at the Town Council’s annual meeting on Monday evening.
14 May 2026
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Local expert team appointed to help shape the future of the Quarry in Shrewsbury
A Shrewsbury-based team led by landscape architects Camlins has been appointed by Shrewsbury Town Council to develop a new Conservation Management Plan for the Quarry.
29 Apr 2026
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Shrewsbury’s unsung heroes celebrated at Mayor's Awards
Shrewsbury’s unsung heroes were once again celebrated as the town came together for the sixteenth annual Mayor’s Awards yesterday evening.
28 Apr 2026
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Local Residents invited to Weeping Cross nursery ahead of 2026 Heart of England in Bloom campaign
Local residents are being invited to take a rare behind-the-scenes look around Shrewsbury Town Council’s Weeping Cross nursery.
23 Apr 2026
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Mayor’s Charity Curry Night to be held in Shrewsbury
The Mayor of Shrewsbury is inviting residents, businesses and community groups for a final charity fundraising event of the term – a Curry Evening on Tuesday 5 May.
22 Apr 2026
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Shropshire Council approves new Shrewsbury town centre design code
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has approved the adoption of the Shrewsbury Town Centre Design Code as a material consideration in planning decision making, following extensive public consultation.
16 Apr 2026
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Shrewsbury residents invited to help shape the future of the Quarry at annual town meeting
Shrewsbury residents encouraged to attend Shrewsbury Town Council’s Annual Town Meeting on Thursday 30 April from 7pm at The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay.
15 Apr 2026
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Shrewsbury Town Council launches Cost of Living Grant Scheme for local charities
Shrewsbury Town Council is inviting local charities and not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding through its new Cost of Living Grant Scheme.
13 Apr 2026
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Newly refurbished play area opens in Sutton Farm, Shrewsbury
Families in Shrewsbury have cause for celebration this week as the refurbished play area at Tilstock Crescent officially opens its gates to the public.
18 Mar 2026
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Further improvements made at Greenfields countryside site and community woodland
Shrewsbury Town Council’s Countryside Team have completed a programme of improvement works at the Greenfields Countryside Site and the adjoining Greenfields Community Woodland.
13 Mar 2026
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New Pump Track opens in Meole Brace following Shrewsbury Town Council investment
Shrewsbury Town Council has redeveloped the pump track on Mary Webb Road in Meole Brace, as part of the latest investment in providing play provision for young people across Shrewsbury.
5 Mar 2026
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Shrewsbury Town Council launches public consultation on future of Shorncliffe Recreation Ground
Shrewsbury residents are being invited to share their views on the future of Shorncliffe Recreation Ground, as Shrewsbury Town Council launches a public consultation.
18 Feb 2026
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Shrewsbury BID backs town council plans to take on street cleaning and CCTV
Shrewsbury BID has confirmed its support for Shrewsbury Town Council’s proposals to take on delegated responsibility for street cleaning, CCTV and related town centre services.
26 Jan 2026
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Nominations sought for Shrewsbury's unsung heroes
Nominations are being sought to celebrate those unsung heroes who have made an outstanding contribution to the town of Shrewsbury.
21 Jan 2026
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Shrewsbury Town Council set to vote on 94% precept increase to protect local services
Members of Shrewsbury Town Council’s Policy & Resources Committee have recommended support for proposals that would see the Town Council precept increase by 94.56% for the 2026/27 financial year.
14 Jan 2026
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Shrewsbury Town Council sets out proposals to improve street cleaning and protect local services
Shrewsbury Town Council has published a major report setting out proposals to take on responsibility for key services in the town, including street sweeping, litter picking and bin emptying.
9 Jan 2026
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Over 1,000 Residents share their views on Shrewsbury’s future services
Shrewsbury Town Council reports strong community engagement, with their "Future Services" survey on budget and service provision receiving more than 1,000 responses from Shrewsbury residents in just over a month.
16 Dec 2025
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Mayor of Shrewsbury reveals Christmas card competition winner
Shrewsbury Town Council has revealed the winner and runners-up of the Mayor of Shrewsbury’s Christmas Card competition, a festive initiative involving local primary schools.
16 Dec 2025
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Shrewsbury Town Council to close riverside path for essential tree felling
Shrewsbury Town Council has announced a temporary closure of a section of riverside footpath in Shrewsbury to facilitate the removal of six structurally unsound lime trees.
10 Dec 2025
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Shrewsbury Councillor shortlisted for national award
Shrewsbury Town Council Councillor Alex Wagner has been shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year in the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards.
4 Dec 2025
