Shrewsbury businesses have been looking back on the “most challenging year in living memory” – and looking ahead to how they can adapt to succeed in the future. Members of Shrewsbury BID came together for the group’s annual meeting recently to discuss how the town had reacted, firstly in the ...
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More cleaning patrols are being introduced and subsidised safety products offered to traders to help stop the spread of Covid-19 in Shrewsbury town centre. Shrewsbury Recovery Taskforce, made up of Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury BID and Shrewsbury Town Council, is providing funding for cleaning operatives who will patrol the town centre on ...
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A selection of audio tours of Shrewsbury is being launched to help visitors and locals alike discover more about the town – even if they can’t visit in person. Commissioned by Shrewsbury BID, with funding from the Shrewsbury Recovery Taskforce, the tours are being produced by Alex Whiteley, of the Shrewsbury Biscuit ...
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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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