The amazing project by the Prince Rupert Hotel to provide homeless people with accommodation during the coronavirus outbreak is continuing to attract media attention at home and abroad. Mike Matthews, Shrewsbury BID Chairman and owner of the hotel, was interviewed on BBC Five Live this week. You can listen to ...
Read MoreNext week Boris Johnson has promised a ‘comprehensive plan’ on easing the country’s lockdown restrictions in the coming weeks and months. At this point it is important that retailers start to prepare for what they will need to do to limit the transmission of the virus when stores are allowed ...
Read MoreShrewsbury has been in the national news with the inspiring story of the Prince Rupert Hotel which has opened its doors to welcome homeless people during the coronavirus crisis. Hotel owner and Shrewsbury BID chairman, Mike Matthews, has been interviewed by The Guardian and BBC News about his decision to ...
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Shrewsbury’s first-ever online marketplace has opened its “virtual doors”, with town centre businesses offering a variety of gift vouchers and experiences for sale. Support Shrewsbury officially launched on Monday, April 27, and has been developed by Shrewsbury BID, supported by My Shrewsbury magazine, to help businesses create an income during ...
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Businesses in Shrewsbury have been turning to a range of online resources to support each other during the coronavirus crisis. The town centre has been a shadow of its usual vibrant self during the past few weeks, with the majority of shops closed and people being told to stay at ...
Read MoreAs part of the ongoing support for Shrewsbury BID members we have today updated the “furloughing factsheet” to take account of new support material from Bennett Briegal LLP who are supplying the employment law support helpline and who have guided on the themes that are emerging, including businesses checking eligibility ...
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Extra security patrols are being introduced in Shrewsbury town centre to reassure business owners that their premises remain safe during the coronavirus lockdown. Shrewsbury BID (Business Improvement District), which works on behalf of over 500 members in the town centre, said extra patrols would give an additional level of protection for businesses, supporting ongoing ...
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Shrewsbury BID and West Mercia Police are working together during the COVID-19 lock down to help ensure businesses are secured whilst they are required to close. Shrewsbury BID are encouraging businesses to submit key holder information using the form below to allow the BID or the police to contact this ...
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Shrewsbury’s new virtual marketplace is opening soon, with businesses being reminded to make sure they get involved. Support Shrewsbury is a website which will give people the opportunity to buy vouchers for shops and businesses to help them gain income during lockdown. Nearly 100 businesses have so far registered to be ...
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Shrewsbury businesses are being invited to a free webinar where they can ask questions and discuss the support on offer during the coronavirus lockdown. The webinar is being hosted by Shrewsbury BID (Business Improvement District) and will take place on Thursday, April 16, from 2pm to 3pm. A panel of ...
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