About the Road Closure From mid-May until June, Mardol Head will be closed for essential gas works. The exact works will be taking place from the corner by Joules down to Natwest. A vehicle diversion will be in place from the bottom of Wyle Cop to divert through traffic along ...
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Part of Shrewsbury will be transformed into a “pocket park” while essential roadworks are carried out to encourage people to spend more time in the town centre. The park in Shoplatch will feature artificial turf and deck chairs, music and activities replacing the vehicles which usually use the road. It’s all part of a campaign ...
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Further to Shrewsbury BID’s consultation response, we continue to be in regular dialogue with senior officials at Shropshire Council regarding our concerns with the Park & Ride proposals. Read our latest communications with Shropshire Council below. We encourage businesses and members to respond to the consultation here. We look forward ...
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ADVANCE NOTICE – Road closures are expected in mid-May (13th May – 7th June) for an estimated 4 weeks for essential gas repair works. High Street will closed to through traffic from the base of Wyle Cop – but access will be maintained for deliveries. (Wyle Cop will remain open ...
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Shrewsbury has once again been named as one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times. Rubbing shoulders amongst the likes of York, Bury St Edmonds, Dundee and overall winner, Salisbury, Shrewsbury was highlighted as one of the best places to live in the Midlands ...
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The first town-wide deposit return scheme for coffee cups in the UK has been launched in Shrewsbury. From April, customers can choose a ‘Shrewsbury Cup’ from some cafes in the town centre as part of a campaign to eliminate single-use cups from the town. The reusable Shrewsbury Cup costs £1 ...
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A new set of guidelines has been produced to help improve safety at late-night venues in Shrewsbury town centre. Team Shrewsbury – a partnership of various organisations, including PubWatch, Shrewsbury BID and West Mercia Police – has drawn up the new guidance to give pubs and clubs a consistent security ...
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The group co-ordinating the DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival says a record number of events were held this year. More than 30 free events were held during February aimed at all ages and organised by a variety of groups and individuals across the town – including an appearance by Darwin’s great, great, ...
Read MoreProposed Park and Ride price rises could increase traffic congestion and discourage people from visiting the town centre, according to Shrewsbury BID. Shropshire Council is consulting on a range of changes to public transport fares, and Shrewsbury BID (Business Improvement District), which represents more than 500 town centre businesses, has ...
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Drivers in Shrewsbury will enjoy smoother journeys thanks to a new multi-million pound relief road approved today by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling. The £54 million North West Relief Road – between Battlefield Link Road and Oxon Link Road – will provide a new, single-carriageway route taking traffic out of the ...
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