Shrewsbury has once again bucked the national trend by recording an increase in footfall during 2019 – but business leaders have warned that town centres still need the support of local people to thrive. The number of visits to Shrewsbury town centre recorded by footfall cameras was up by 0.3 ...
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The programme for this year’s DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival in 2020 has been unveiled detailing everything which can be experienced during the 10-day event. A packed programme promises to cover all things Darwin related from February 7 to 16 when all roads lead to Shrewsbury for visitors to celebrate the town’s most famous ...
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Shrewsbury BID is urging people to support their town centre as well as their hometown team when Shrewsbury Town take on Premier League giants Liverpool. The FA Cup clash on Sunday, January 26, is being screened live on BBC One and business leaders are reminding fans that many pubs and ...
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Businesses in Shrewsbury town centre have said “no” to council proposals for loading bay restrictions to be extended to cover 24 hours a day, seven days a week. General parking is currently allowed in loading bays outside the hours of 7.30am to 8pm, but Shropshire Council is proposing that bays ...
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This year, Shrewsbury BID’s Christmas campaign is focussed around trees, with a large tree installed in the Square for the first time in many years and more trees than ever adorning buildings around the town. The campaign includes: A large tree in the Square, provided by Leaton Forest A ‘letters ...
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More businesses are being urged to join Shrewsbury Business Improvement District (BID) after the launch of a new online system which makes it easier to become a member. The BID is committed to promoting Shrewsbury and improving the trading environment for town centre businesses through ongoing support, lobbying and the ...
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The Original Shrewsbury Instagram account was launched in January 2017, to provide a platform to showcase Shrewsbury through the eyes of our town’s wonderfully varied businesses. 2019 has been the most popular year to date, with a follower increase of over 20% and 45 businesses set to do a takeover ...
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Shrewsbury BID and Leaton Forest are teaming up this year to help turn Shrewsbury into a twinkling festive wonderland by providing the opportunity for businesses and residents to buy a beautiful 4ft Norway Spruce with lights & installation in time for Christmas. Cost per tree, lights & installation is £40 ...
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A pilot scheme to introduce a team of ambassadors to welcome visitors to Shrewsbury looks set to be repeated next year after a successful summer season. The Original Shrewsbury Ambassadors have been in town every weekend during the summer to advise visitors on attractions and answer questions about the town. Shrewsbury ...
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A free parking initiative has been unveiled for Shrewsbury which campaigners hope will bring more visitors into the town centre during the summer. Shrewsbury BID (Business Improvement District) and Shropshire Council announced today that parking will be free in Frankwell and Abbey Foregate car parks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during August. Seb Slater, executive director ...
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