A project to scope ideas for breathing new life into the Castle Street area of Shrewsbury has begun. The regeneration project is part of the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan and will result in a number of ideas for how the area could be improved. One of the key themes in the Plan ...
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Shrewsbury town centre is looking good following the installation of new seating areas in Pride Hill and the completion of improvement work, say business leaders. The new “social-style” seating in Pride Hill is designed to encourage people to enjoy spending more time in the town centre. Seb Slater, executive director of ...
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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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Businesses in Shrewsbury town centre say a “pocket park” which appeared during an extended period of roadworks was a big success. The park in Shoplatch, which featured picnic benches and deckchairs, was installed by Shrewsbury BID to take advantage of a traffic-free town centre while High Street was closed during gas ...
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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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Town centre traders are getting together to spread the word about the wealth of shopping options on offer in Shrewsbury as part of a new campaign. Businesses, backed by Shrewsbury BID, have launched #ShopShrewsbury – a social media campaign designed to encourage more shoppers into the town centre. Jonathan Soden, of The Soden Collection ...
Read MoreWe have heard from our members that trade and footfall in Shrewsbury has been reduced during the past few months due to the on-going road closure of High Street and Shoplatch. Shrewsbury BID has released a statement expressing our concern about the length of the closure and the lack of ...
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A town ambassadors scheme launched to help tourists get the most from their visit to Shrewsbury has been hailed a great success – with organisers calling for more volunteers to get involved. The first Original Shrewsbury Ambassadors hit the streets earlier this summer using their extensive knowledge of the town ...
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Shrewsbury BID is calling for a rethink on future town centre roadworks, with business leaders criticising the council’s handling of the recent improvement works which have led to High Street being closed for more than two months. Representatives from Shrewsbury BID met with senior Shropshire Council officials on Tuesday (July 16) to discuss concerns about delays ...
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We’re encouraging all local businesses to spread the #ShopShrewsbury message this summer, which aims to promote shopping local and supporting Shrewsbury’s businesses with posters, stickers and social media graphics. Alongside the town-wide campaign, Shrewsbury BID will be running an Instagram and Facebook advertising campaign. Each ad will lead with a graphic highlighting ...
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