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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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People are feeling safe in town centres with extra precautions in place, and consumer confidence is building, according to business leaders in Shrewsbury. Footfall in Shrewsbury has consistently been higher than the national average, and shops are reporting better than expected sales, despite the coronavirus restrictions. Shrewsbury BID, which represents ...
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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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A new strategy has been launched to drive inward investment, support business and help create jobs in Shrewsbury. Businesses, residents and organisations are now being invited to give their views on the town’s strengths, to help form the basis of how Shrewsbury should be promoted regionally, nationally and internationally. Place ...
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Businesses in Shrewsbury can now sell their products directly to customers online through the town’s virtual marketplace, Support Shrewsbury. The website – www.supportshrewsbury.co.uk – established by Shrewsbury BID and My Shrewsbury magazine, enables businesses to sell vouchers and experiences, and has now been expanded to allow the sale of individual ...
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 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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