Seb Slater News Today

A consultation into proposals for changing how people move in and around Shrewsbury has been declared a major success.

Shrewsbury has been named as one of the top retail centres in the region, with analysts ranking the town above the likes of Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa.

Operators are being invited to express their interest in providing a public bike hire or last-mile delivery scheme as part of plans to increase active travel options in Shrewsbury.

Increasing car parking charges in Shrewsbury could hit the local economy with a drop in spending of up to £7 million a year, according to data compiled by Shrewsbury BID.

People are being asked for their views on proposals to change the way they might move around Shrewsbury town centre in the future.

A decision to increase parking charges in Shropshire Council car parks and on street has been criticised after being approved by the council’s cabinet yesterday.

An “ambitious and exciting” plan for transforming how people travel in and around Shrewsbury over the next 10 years and beyond has been launched.

Partnership working is the way forward for Shropshire’s High Streets, according to a high profile visitor to the county.

A run of successful concerts in Shrewsbury is continuing with the visit of an internationally-acclaimed composer later this month.

Work has started on a much-needed project to revolutionise the broadband speed available to retail and office premises in Shrewsbury.