A campaign to promote Shrewsbury as a vibrant and safe destination over the summer will continue throughout autumn and winter. The Shrewsbury’s Open campaign has been funded by the Shrewsbury Recovery Taskforce, made up of Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury Town Council and Shrewsbury BID, to spread the word that the town ...
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Visitor numbers in Shrewsbury town centre grew much faster than the national average during the summer – following the trend of successful “multifunctional towns” across the country. With a range of measures in place to ensure the town is safe, such as High Street being closed to traffic during the day to ...
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Shrewsbury has retained its Purple Flag status for a thriving evening and night-time economy – for the fifth year running. The Purple Flag campaign recognises excellence in town and city management, scoring against key criteria including wellbeing, broad appeal, the place as a destination and policy. The scheme operates in ...
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A survey is being launched to gather people’s views on how Shrewsbury town centre’s traffic arrangements have worked over the summer. Since mid-June, when shops were allowed to reopen, High Street and adjacent streets have been closed to vehicles to allow room for social distancing, following advice and guidance from ...
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Live music in the centre of Shrewsbury has been declared an outstanding success, with the scheme being extended into September. Shrewsbury Recovery Taskforce, made up of Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury Town Council and Shrewsbury BID, has organised and funded the project to bring musicians into The Square – and businesses say ...
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The High Sheriff of Shropshire has paid a visit to Shrewsbury to see first-hand how shops and businesses are bouncing back following the coronavirus lockdown. Mrs Dean Harris was hosted by the Mayor of Shrewsbury, Phil Gillam, and Seb Slater, executive director of Shrewsbury BID, who gave her a tour ...
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Local musicians are providing the perfect soundtrack to summer in Shrewsbury, with a range of artists performing in The Square during August. Musicians have been playing in The Square on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays up until August Bank Holiday weekend as part of the Shrewsbury’s Open campaign, funded by Shrewsbury ...
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A new strategy has been launched to drive inward investment, support business and help create jobs in Shrewsbury. Businesses, residents and organisations are now being invited to give their views on the town’s strengths, to help form the basis of how Shrewsbury should be promoted regionally, nationally and internationally. Place ...
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Shoppers have been praised for wearing face coverings in town centre shops – with officials pleased that “the vast majority” of people are adhering to the new rules. Shrewsbury Recovery Taskforce, made up of Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury Town Council and Shrewsbury BID, said the feedback from the public and business ...
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The grounds of Shrewsbury Castle are a perfect town centre picnic spot – with extra facilities now being provided for people to enjoy the outside space. Public toilets and cleaning patrols are being provided by Shrewsbury Recovery Taskforce to make the castle a safe and welcoming place to relax whilst ...
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