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May 01 2025
Greyfriars Bridge closure paused until 2026

We welcome today’s decision by Shropshire Council to pause the planned refurbishment works on Greyfriars Bridge until next year.

We are grateful the Council has heard the significant concerns raised by businesses and the local community.

Pausing these works allows time for thorough consideration of how the impacts of future maintenance can be mitigated.

We look forward to working with the Council on their future plans for the maintenance or upgrade of this key pedestrian and cycle route into and from the town centre.

Pictured: Seb Slater, Executive Director of Shrewsbury BID, met with Julia Buckley MP for Shrewsbury, Councillor Kate Halliday, and local business owners Sam Jewell (The Allotment) and Claire Russell (Gelatistry) for an urgent discussion on the planned closure this morning

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Josie and Pippa celebrate a floral win with Shrewsbury Town Flags! 

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Shrewsbury Set to Celebrate a Unique ‘Summer of Wellbeing’  

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Grants of up to £10,000 available for landlords of vacant properties

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Sign up for the Summer Window Competition 2025

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Shrewsbury’s Evening Economy Secures Purple Flag for Ninth Year 

Stakeholders in Shrewsbury’s evening economy and town centre are celebrating once again after the town was awarded prestigious Purple Flag status for the ninth year running – recognising the town’s

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Shrewsbury Park and Ride frequency increases from end of June

Shropshire Council has announced that Shrewsbury park and ride is to operate more frequently from Saturday 28 June [2025], with buses running every 12 minutes at peak times. The changes