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Over 600 people shared thoughts on the future of Shrewsbury town centre
More than 600 people had their say about Shrewsbury town centre, as part of an
Easier way to get involved with Shrewsbury Design Code
More than 170 responses have been made so far in a survey about how new
What says “This is Shrewsbury” to you?
What parts of the town centre make you say “this is Shrewsbury”? That’s the question
Shrewsbury Copthorne and Porthill 20mph zone consultation launched
A four-week public consultation exercise has been launched by Shropshire Council to see whether there
Businesses urged to get involved with Shrewsbury movement strategy
Businesses in Shrewsbury are being asked to get involved with a new strategy to improve
Shrewsbury through to next stage of Mini-Holland funding bid
Shrewsbury could be in line for a £20 million boost to transform movement in and
Launch of strategy to look at future travel in and around Shrewsbury
A major study has been launched into how people could travel in and around Shrewsbury
Local communities to shape future of Shrewsbury thanks to design code grant funding
Communities in Shrewsbury will lead the way in shaping the future design of local neighbourhoods
Weekend low-traffic trial to continue until October
The trial low-traffic scheme which has seen parts of Shrewsbury town centre closed to vehicles
New engagement hub launched for pedestrian-friendly Shrewsbury weekend trial
People are being asked to have their say on the new weekend traffic arrangements in
Pedestrian-friendly Shrewsbury weekends are welcomed
Business owners in Shrewsbury have welcomed the planned return of pedestrian-friendly weekends – saying reducing
New trial to reduce traffic in Shrewsbury town centre to begin on 20 November
A second trial to reduce traffic in parts of Shrewsbury town centre at weekends is
Shrewsbury Riverside consultation launched
Make sure you have your say on a bold and ambitious vision for one of
Shrewsbury Big Town Plan is “hugely exciting” says national expert
Shrewsbury’s Big Town Plan has been hailed as “hugely exciting” and a “bold vision” for
All partners remain fully committed to Shrewsbury Big Town Plan as next chapter begins
Shrewsbury Big Town Plan has welcomed a new face to the partnership as the team
Big thank you for response to Big Town Plan Masterplan Vision
A “big thank you” has been issued to everyone who has got involved with the
Consultation into Big Town Plan’s Masterplan Vision extended by a week
A consultation into the next stage of Shrewsbury Big Town Plan has prompted a “fantastic”
Still time to have your say on future of Shrewsbury
Nearly 1,000 comments have been made as part of a consultation into the future of
Hundreds get involved with Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Festival
Over 700 people have taken part in a “virtual festival” discussing how Shrewsbury can improve
Shrewsbury’s heritage will be celebrated, says Big Town Plan
Shrewsbury’s rich heritage will be celebrated and protected whilst allowing room for the town to
Shrewsbury “stepping into spotlight” for Big Town Plan Festival
The opportunities for promoting Shrewsbury on the national stage will be discussed at the opening
Ambitious and bold ideas set out in Shrewsbury Big Town Plan’s Masterplan Vision
A range of ambitious and bold opportunities for Shrewsbury are being set out in a
Programme confirmed for Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Festival
The future of Shrewsbury will be the focus of a series of public discussions and
Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Festival to discuss next steps for Big Town Plan
An ambitious vision for how Shrewsbury could develop, creating new opportunities for investment and enhancing
Strong support for reducing through traffic in Shrewsbury town centre
There is strong support for reducing the number of vehicles driving through the centre of
Castle Quarter plans discussed on radio
The proposals for the Castle Street area of Shrewsbury have been discussed on BBC Radio
New vision for Castle Quarter is launched
Plans have been unveiled to transform Shrewsbury’s Castle Street into “The Castle Quarter” – with
Have your say on Shrewsbury’s traffic arrangements
A survey is being launched to gather people’s views on how Shrewsbury town centre’s traffic
Shrewsbury Movement & Recovery Survey
A survey is being launched to gather people’s views on how Shrewsbury town centre’s traffic
New place marketing strategy for Shrewsbury is launched
A new strategy has been launched to drive inward investment, support business and help create
New Plantlocks helping cyclists in Shrewsbury
Cyclists in Shrewsbury have locked on to a new idea which will allow them to
Shrewsbury Big Town Plan on the national stage
Shrewsbury has been held up as an “outstanding example” for its work developing a long-term
Shrewsbury traffic interventions due to be in place for rest of summer
The centre of Shrewsbury is set to remain traffic-free during the day for the rest
Central pedestrian zone being created in Shrewsbury
Areas of Shrewsbury town centre are set to be traffic-free during part of the day
Have your say on the Shrewsbury Big Town Map
We want your views about how to make Shrewsbury safer and more accessible – both
Plans take shape to help Shrewsbury adapt to ‘new normal’
Plans are well underway to help people stay safe as they come back into Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Narrative and Place Marketing Brief
We wish to appoint a consultant to work with the Big Town Plan Partnership and
New partners appointed to work on Big Town Plan
Ambitious plans to transform Shrewsbury town centre, making it a better place to live and
Invitation to produce development proposals for Shrewsbury’s Riverside area
PRESS RELEASE FROM SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Specialist companies have been invited to put forward their proposals
Castle Street project making good progress
A project to scope ideas for breathing new life into the Castle Street area of
Big Town Plan moves into next phase with major tender
A series of masterplans for revitalising six key areas of Shrewsbury are set to be
Tender Opportunity: Castle Street Vision
Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership wishes to appoint a skilled and experienced consultant to lead
Now Hiring: Big Town Plan Programme Coordinator
About the Role Contract: 3 Year Fixed Term Annual Salary: £36,876 Closing Date: 27/05/2019 Interview
Now Hiring: Independent Chair
The Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership is a new collaborative approach in the way that
Big Town Plan Partnership recruiting for two new roles
Shrewsbury’s Big Town Plan is moving into its “delivery phase” with the appointment of two
The Story so Far
July 2016: Visioning workshops held with stakeholders Initial ideas for the Big Town Plan were
Evolution of Shopping Event
Date And Time Fri, 22 February 2019 18:00 – 19:00 GMT Location Charles Darwin Shopping
Now Hiring: Programme Coordinator
Shrewsbury’s Big Town Plan is moving into its “delivery phase” with the appointment of two