Voting has now opened for the public voted Christmas window competition. Choose your favourite here.
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Shrewsbury getting into the Christmas spirit
Children are being invited to post a letter to Father Christmas using a special post box which has appeared in the centre of Shrewsbury. The bright red post box has been placed in The Square alongside a large Christmas tree taking pride of place under the Old Market Hall. A ...
Read MoreExtra cleaning patrols in Shrewsbury continuing
A team of cleaning operatives drafted in to help keep Shrewsbury town centre safe is continuing its work following the second lockdown and beyond. The group of four cleaners patrol the town centre on a regular basis, sanitising common touchpoints like cashpoints, bus stops and benches to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. The project started in ...
Read MoreWelcome back to Shrewsbury!
Businesses are looking forward to welcoming shoppers back to Shrewsbury, with plenty of space for people to shop safely and free car parking available throughout December and into the new year. From December 2, through traffic will not be allowed to travel along High Street or up Wyle Cop between 11am ...
Read MoreShrewsbury is one of the happiest places in the UK – officially
Business owners and community leaders have welcomed the news that Shrewsbury is among the happiest places to live in the UK. According to a survey by Rightmove, Shrewsbury is the 14th happiest place to live – rubbing shoulders with the likes of Stratford-upon-Avon, Harrogate, Skipton and St Ives. The survey ...
Read MoreSafety the top priority as town centre re-opens
Shrewsbury Recovery Taskforce, made up of Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury Town Council and Shrewsbury BID, says that safety remains a top priority as many town centre businesses prepare to re-open in December. Shropshire Council have confirmed that the pedestrian zone along High Street will be re-introduced from 11am-4pm to enable more space for people to move around and observe social distancing during the busiest part of the day. ...
Read MoreLocal Restrictions Support Grant applications now open
Applications are now been accepted by Shropshire Council to support your business through the second lockdown. Businesses can apply for grants based on the below payment thresholds: For properties with a rateable value of £15k or under, grants to be £1,334 For properties with a rateable value of between £15k-£51k ...
Read MoreDon’t forget the high street during lockdown
People are being urged not to forget their local high street during the lockdown, with essential shops still open, and others running “alternative shopping” services. A list of shops in Shrewsbury which are remaining open to sell essential items is being updated on the Original Shrewsbury website, which is also ...
Read MoreChristmas window competition is launched
Businesses in Shrewsbury are getting the chance to put themselves in the shop window with a special Christmas competition thanks to a collaboration between Shrewsbury Business Chamber and Shrewsbury BID. The annual Christmas Window competition is now open – and anyone with a shop window in the town is being ...
Read MoreShrewsbury traders opening late for customers before lockdown
Traders in Shrewsbury are staying positive and opening late to give shoppers as much time as possible to buy their Christmas gifts before the latest lockdown. Business owners in Wyle Cop have got together to launch a last-minute late-night Wednesday, with most shops on the street staying open until 7pm, ...
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