Shrewsbury Town Council

09/11/2026

Armistice Day | Wednesday 11 November

At 11am on Wednesday, the Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Bernie Bentick, will join members of the Royal British Legion in The Square for a two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day.

Residents, businesses and visitors are invited to join them in pausing to remember all those who have served and sacrificed in conflicts, and to honour the courage and commitment of our Armed Forces community.

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we remember.

Lest we forget

09/11/2026

Community Grants | Applications close next Tuesday!

Are you part of a community group, club or charity looking to make a difference in Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury Town Council is inviting applications for its latest round of Community Grants, offering funding to help local organisations develop projects, continue essential services and bring new ideas to life.

Whether you're looking to improve community facilities, support young people, promote wellbeing or deliver environmental projects, we want to hear from you.

The deadline for applications is 1pm on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure funding for your organisation and make a positive difference to our town.

Find out more about eligibility, funding guidance and how to apply using the link in the comments.

09/11/2026

If you were unable to join us for yesterday’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations, you can now watch the service below.

https://live.microvideo.ltd/s/remembrance-sunday-2026

08/11/2026

Led by the Bligny Band and Bugles, the procession will make its way from the Castle to the War Memorial in The Quarry, where the Memorial Service will begin at 10:50am.

This will be followed by the two-minute silence at 11am and wreath laying.

Please note: there is a change to the saluting dais location this year.

Following the service, the parade will proceed through the park towards the saluting dais, which will be positioned on Gloucester Avenue, along the path towards the bottom of The Quarry.

Residents wishing to watch the march past can do so from either side of Gloucester Avenue.

We welcome everyone joining us today to pay their respects and remember all those who have lost their lives in service.

Lest we forget.

08/11/2026

07/11/2026

Remembrance Sunday – Change to saluting dais location

Residents attending Shrewsbury’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations on Sunday 8 November are advised that the saluting dais will be in a new location this year.

The saluting dais will be positioned on Gloucester Avenue, along the path towards the bottom of The Quarry. Residents will be able to observe the march past from either side of Gloucester Avenue.

The parade will follow the service at the War Memorial, with the Mayoral party and participants proceeding through the park towards the saluting dais.

We welcome residents to join us in paying their respects and remembering all those who have lost their lives in service.

06/11/2026

Shropshire Council’s traffic management and parking charges consultation is now live, and they’d like to hear your views.

The proposals look at how parking can help keep town centres accessible, manage demand and support the wider transport network. They include changes to parking charges and charging arrangements, alongside a proposal for Sunday Park and Ride in Shrewsbury.

For more information, including details of the changes and a chance to have your say, please take a look at their newsroom story: https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/10/have-your-say-on-traffic-management-proposals-to-support-shropshires-transport-network/

The consultation closes on 26 November 2026.

06/11/2026

🤔 Paying your Council Tax by Direct Debit could mean you receive your £100 Household Energy Payment quicker.

✅ The UK Government recently announced that households in Council Tax bands A to D will soon receive a one-off Household Energy Payment of £100 to help with energy bills this financial year. The core scheme is for properties occupied as your only or main home.

🗓️ You can expect payments to be made in January 2027.

Shropshire Council is waiting for further government guidance to confirm how the scheme will operate and eligibility criteria.

However, in previous schemes, people who pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit received their payments first, as the council already has their bank details.

❗ So if you don’t already, please sign up to pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit to ensure you receive your £100 payment as quickly as possible. It’s really easy to do. You will need your council tax account number together with your bank account details.

Just sign up via our website – see link in comments below.

(Or search for ‘Shropshire Council Tax direct debit’.)

06/11/2026

The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Bernie Bentick will lead a civic procession with units of HM Forces, Service organisations and Veterans from Shrewsbury Castle to the War Memorial in the Quarry.

Led by the Bligny Band and Bugles the procession will leave the Castle at 10:30am and proceed to the War Memorial in the Quarry where there will be a short Memorial Service at 10:50am, followed by a 2 minute silence at 11:00am followed by Wreath Laying.

https://www.shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk/events/remembrance-sunday/

06/11/2026

Help Keep Shrewsbury Clean for Everyone

Did you know that we look after more than 600 public litter bins across the town?

These bins are provided for people to dispose of small items of litter while they’re out and about. Unfortunately, we’re seeing an increasing number of bins being filled with household rubbish, business waste and even medical waste, which can quickly fill bins and create health and safety issues for our teams.

Public bins are emptied on a scheduled basis and, with over 600 bins to maintain, not every bin can be emptied every day. When bins become full because of waste that should be disposed of elsewhere, there’s less space for everyone else’s litter and more chance of overflow.

- Please use public bins for day-to-day litter only.
- Household waste should be disposed of through your usual refuse collections.
- Business waste must be removed using appropriate commercial waste services.
- Medical waste and sharps should always be disposed of through the correct channels.

A small action makes a big difference. By using our bins correctly, you’re helping keep Shrewsbury clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.

Thank you for doing your part. 💚