Community News & Updates
Shrewsbury Town Council’s Countryside Team have completed a programme of improvement works at the Greenfields Countryside Site and the adjoining Greenfields Community Woodland, helping to enhance both the biodiversity of the woodland and improve access for local residents travelling around the site.
Shrewsbury Town Council is pleased to announce that its Young Shrewsbury programme will be delivering Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions over the Easter holidays for young people who receive free school meals.
- 11th February 2026
Shrewsbury Town Council is pleased to announce that the newly refurbished play area at Hermitage Green in Belle Vue is now open, offering children an exciting, safe, and welcoming space to play.
- 30th January 2026
Nominations are being sought to celebrate those unsung heroes who have made an outstanding contribution to the town of Shrewsbury.
- 2nd December 2025
Shrewsbury Town Council has taken an important step toward enhancing Shorncliffe Drive Recreation Ground in Copthorne, as local landscape architects Camlins visited the site recently to begin early design and consultation preparations.
- 12th November 2025
This winter, The Hive is proud to announce the launch of a dynamic new Alternative Provision programme aimed at providing a safe, creative space for children and young people who face challenges with traditional education.
Shrewsbury Town Council is once again opening its doors to community groups, clubs, and charities across the town — inviting them to apply for the latest round of community grant funding.
- 11th October 2025
The release of ‘The Run’, the seventh fostering awareness film produced by award-winning producers ReelTwentyFive, premiered at the Everyman cinema in Birmingham on 9th October 2025.
- 3rd September 2025
Final preparations are underway for the Mayor of Shrewsbury’s Fizz & Canapés evening in The Dingle taking place on Friday 19th September, with members of Shropshire Youth Theatre completing weekly rehearsals ahead of a live performance in The Dingle later this month.
- 3rd September 2025
The UK Government will send a test Emergency Alert to mobile phones across the UK at around 3pm on 7th September 2025.