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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A campaign to provide free parking in Shrewsbury during the summer has been hailed as a major success with more people visiting the town centre compared to last year. Shrewsbury BID (Business Improvement District) and Shropshire Council teamed up to offer free parking in Frankwell and Abbey Foregate car parks ...
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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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There’s a ghostly feel to Shrewsbury with Halloween just around the corner and there are no shortages of gruesome tales associated with the town – so for anyone venturing out into the depths of darkness this month, beware! A guide detailing Halloween happenings, spooky stories and a map of ghostly ...
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Shrewsbury town centre is becoming increasingly busy on Sundays, with a growing number of traders opening their doors to customers. Figures show that more people are now visiting Shrewsbury on a Sunday – footfall has increased by six per cent over the past two years, since parking became free on ...
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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 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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