Shrewsbury is boasting double success after retaining its award as a vibrant and safe destination and experiencing a 20 per cent increase in people enjoying nights out in the town*. Purple Flag status was granted to Shrewsbury town centre for the first time last year for its safe and welcoming ...
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Young professionals turned out in force for the launch of a new networking group in Shrewsbury. Led by Shrewsbury BID with support from Hatchers Solicitors and DRE and Co Accountants, the new group, Future of Shrewsbury Network held its first sellout event in the historic Tanners courtyard. More than 30 young business people welcomed the opportunity to connect and ...
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Shrewsbury BID has been working with Shropshire Council to regulate the number of charity data collection representatives, sometimes known as ‘chuggers’, in the centre of town. This is following feedback from businesses and their customers that the number of these representatives has grown considerably and is having a detrimental effect ...
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From this month, August 2016, Shrewsbury Pubwatch which includes 43 licensed premises in the town centre, is to be administered by Shrewsbury BID. James Hitchin, owner of The Albert Lounge Bar on Smithfield Road, has been appointed chair of Shrewsbury Pubwatch and is looking to work more closely with the ...
Read MoreShrewsbury BID is launching a cost effective and environmentally friendly waste and recycling scheme to help businesses in the town save money and receive better service. It has chosen Veolia as its preferred supplier and used its collective buying power to negotiate an exclusive tariff for Shrewsbury BID members. The scheme ...
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Shrewsbury is celebrating after achieving prestigious purple flag status for its evening and night-time economy. Purple Flag is a town and city centre award – similar to the Blue Flag for beaches – which aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres after 6pm. ...
Read MoreSignificant cost savings have been identified for more than 25 town centre businesses in Shrewsbury thanks to an initiative launched by Shrewsbury Business Improvement District (BID). Specialist consultants Meercat Associates are working to negotiate better deals for Shrewsbury BID members on their utilities, telecoms, waste and recycling services as part ...
Read MoreShrewsbury’s appeal as a quirky, one-off destination took centre stage today as Shrewsbury BID prepared to celebrate national Independents’ Day on Saturday 4 July. A giant red handbag was unveiled in St Alkmund’s Place, encouraging shoppers to enjoy the breadth and scale of the town’s independent offer and ‘shop local’ this ...
Read MoreShrewsbury BID is launching a new initiative to help businesses in the town save money on their bills and reduce their operating costs. Specialist consultants Meercat Associates have been appointed to negotiate better deals for Shrewsbury BID members on their utilities, telecoms, waste and recycling services in a free initiative for businesses. The savings ...
Read MoreAn extensive research project, embarked upon by the Shrewsbury Business Improvement district (BID), has been launched to help direct business and community-led projects to improve the town and enhance the tourist offer. Developed by the BID, Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, Seal Communications, and with help of Shrewsbury Town Council and ...
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