Extra security patrols are being carried out in Shrewsbury town centre to reassure business owners following a spate of vandalism and anti-social behaviour. Shrewsbury BID, which works on behalf of more than 500 members in the town centre, is providing additional overnight security patrols alongside a stepped-up police presence in ...
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The sun was shining and tills were ringing as shops welcomed customers back following the latest easing of national restrictions. Footfall in Shrewsbury town centre was back to pre-Covid levels as people turned out to support their local traders, with roads closed to traffic to allow social distancing and businesses ...
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People can support the homeless in Shrewsbury by using their bank card in a new alternative giving shop window rather than giving them their loose change. The new cashless giving system is a partnership between Shrewsbury BID and The Ark, which works on the front line to help people off ...
Read MoreShrewsbury BID is governed by a voluntary board of directors from a representative range of businesses in the BID area. The Board meets regularly to ensure the priorities of businesses are being met and to monitor performance and delivery. We caught up with each board director to ask them some ...
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Shrewsbury town centre is set to be bright and colourful, with live music and outdoor events providing a safe and enjoyable experience over the summer. The Shrewsbury’s Open campaign, run by Shrewsbury BID and co-funded by the Shrewsbury Recovery Taskforce, will see a range of events taking place to ensure the ...
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The glorious architecture of Shrewsbury has been given a fresh lease of life in a shop window as part of an art project. Shrewsbury BID (Business Improvement District) has reproduced a stunning image of the High Street skyline from the Shrewsbury Streetscape Project and installed it in the former Edinburgh ...
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Retailers in Shrewsbury are being offered some expert tips to help them “hit the ground running” when shoppers return to the town centre. Shrewsbury BID is funding a series of workshops for independent retailers with Fran Riseley, a nationally-renowned specialist who has helped traders all over the UK transform their business and ...
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Financial support from the Government is welcome – but a full review of the business rates system would bring more long-term stability. That’s the view of Shrewsbury BID, which represents more than 500 businesses in Shrewsbury town centre. Executive director, Seb Slater, welcomed the ‘restart grants’ of up to £18,000 announced by ...
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Children are being invited to get creative as part of a huge national art exhibition – with the chance of having their artwork printed on a flag in Shrewsbury town centre. Shrewsbury is taking part in The Great Big Art Exhibition, a national project encouraging people to create works of ...
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Business owners in Shrewsbury are cautiously optimistic about reopening in April – with hopes of a “bumper summer” if infection levels continue to fall. Non-essential retail shops, and hospitality businesses serving outside, will be allowed to reopen on April 12 subject to certain conditions being met, and Shrewsbury BID has ...
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