Last week the Government announced proposed new legislation regarding pavement licences to introduce a new streamlined and cheaper route for businesses such as cafes, restaurants and bars to secure a licence to place furniture on the highway. The purpose of this is to support businesses to operate safely while social ...
Read MoreShrewsbury hitting the headlines around the world
The amazing project by the Prince Rupert Hotel to provide homeless people with accommodation during the coronavirus outbreak is continuing to attract media attention at home and abroad. Mike Matthews, Shrewsbury BID Chairman and owner of the hotel, was interviewed on BBC Five Live this week. You can listen to ...
Read MoreBritish Retail Consortium Guidance for Social Distancing in Shops
Next week Boris Johnson has promised a ‘comprehensive plan’ on easing the country’s lockdown restrictions in the coming weeks and months. At this point it is important that retailers start to prepare for what they will need to do to limit the transmission of the virus when stores are allowed ...
Read MoreShrewsbury in the national news
Shrewsbury has been in the national news with the inspiring story of the Prince Rupert Hotel which has opened its doors to welcome homeless people during the coronavirus crisis. Hotel owner and Shrewsbury BID chairman, Mike Matthews, has been interviewed by The Guardian and BBC News about his decision to ...
Read MoreSHREWSBURY BID Employment Law Support – Coronavirus Support Materials Updated
As part of the ongoing support for Shrewsbury BID members we have today updated the “furloughing factsheet” to take account of new support material from Bennett Briegal LLP who are supplying the employment law support helpline and who have guided on the themes that are emerging, including businesses checking eligibility ...
Read MoreVirtual marketplace for Shrewsbury is launched
A virtual marketplace for local businesses is being launched to give people the opportunity to buy vouchers for their favourite Shrewsbury shops and business to help boost recovery after lockdown. The new website, called Support Shrewsbury has been developed by Shrewsbury BID, supported by My Shrewsbury magazine to help businesses ...
Read MoreCoronavirus Business Support Service Launched by Shrewsbury BID
Business owners in Shrewsbury are being offered a package of support, ranging from employment law advice to technical expertise, to help them continue to operate during the Coronavirus lockdown. The service is being provided by Shrewsbury BID (Business Improvement District) for its members – around 500 businesses operating in the ...
Read MoreBusiness Support Update from Shropshire Council
Dear Shropshire Businesses, Please see attached an update from Shropshire Council Leader, Peter Nutting regarding the latest information for businesses following the COVID-19 outbreak. Further information regarding the processes for verifying your eligibility for business rates relief and grant funding being administered by Shropshire Council will be outlined early next ...
Read MoreShrewsbury again named as one of the best places to live in the UK
Shrewsbury has once again been named as one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times. Rubbing shoulders amongst the likes of York, Bury St Edmonds, Dundee and overall winner, Salisbury, Shrewsbury was highlighted as one of the best places to live in the Midlands ...
Read MoreShrewsbury leads the way against tide of coffee cup waste
The first town-wide deposit return scheme for coffee cups in the UK has been launched in Shrewsbury. From April, customers can choose a ‘Shrewsbury Cup’ from some cafes in the town centre as part of a campaign to eliminate single-use cups from the town. The reusable Shrewsbury Cup costs £1 ...
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