LOOPFEST 2026 - Multi-Venue Festival in Shrewsbury, Shropshire LOOPFEST is a three day multi-venue music festival in Shrewsbury, Shropshire held on Fri 1st to Sun 3rd May 2026.

Can you make it for the first weekend in May?

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Shrewsbury Moves

This might be of interest John. Let me know when you’re next visiting.

www.shrewsburymoves.com

I’m so saddened to hear of the closure of RoadPeace for financial reasons.

The charity did so much good — supporting crash victims, standing with bereaved families at their darkest moments, & tirelessly campaigning for safer roads.

I hope one day it can be re-established & continue its vital work.

A variety of images of Shropshire including the Shrewsbury Moves plan and Future Oswestry Plan

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SERVICE DIRECTOR - PLACEMAKING

A fantastic opportunity to join Shropshire Council at a pivotal time in an key role!

Are you someone ready to turn plans into action?

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WORK LIFE BALANCE SHROPSHIRE Last year over 2,000 people relocated work and found a better work life balance in Shropshire.

SERVICE DIRECTOR: STRATEGY & CHANGE

Are you a visionary leader ready to drive strategy and change at the heart of local government? Shropshire Council is seeking a dynamic Service Director for Strategy and Change to join our Leadership Board.

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WORK LIFE BALANCE SHROPSHIRE Last year over 2,000 people relocated work and found a better work life balance in Shropshire.

SERVICE DIRECTOR: STRATEGY & CHANGE

Are you a visionary leader ready to drive strategy and change at the heart of local government? Shropshire Council is seeking a dynamic Service Director for Strategy and Change to join our Leadership Board.

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A variety of images of Shropshire including the Shrewsbury Moves plan and Future Oswestry Plan

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SERVICE DIRECTOR - PLACEMAKING

A fantastic opportunity to join Shropshire Council at a pivotal time in an key role!

Are you someone ready to turn plans into action?

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A fantastic opportunity to join Shropshire Council at a pivotal time!

Shropshire Council is seeking a Service Director Place Shaping responsible for the county’s place, economic growth, planning, housing delivery & asset management agendas.

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A fantastic opportunity to join Shropshire Council at a pivotal time!

Shropshire Council is seeking a Service Director Place Shaping responsible for the county’s place, economic growth, planning, housing delivery & asset management agendas.

careers.shropshire.gov.uk/vacancy/serv...

Shrewsbury teen with cerebral palsy launches fundraiser to continue cycling A Shrewsbury teenager, who lives with cerebral palsy alongside deafness and epilepsy, has found a passion for cycling and is now fundraising to buy a specially designed ICE Trike.

Fourteen-year-old Zoe, who lives with cerebral palsy alongside deafness and epilepsy, has found a passion for cycling at Shrewsbury Sports Village, and is now fundraising to buy a specially designed ICE Trike so she can keep active.

Cassie takes a selfie on her bike wearing sunnies, a purple helmet, and a safety vest. She is riding on a multi-use path that has construction scaffolding around it. A number of kids and adults on bike are behind her

100% of people under age 16 are nondrivers. They live in every community and they deserve to be able to get around as much as anybody else.

My only #WeekWithoutDriving trip today was the #DevonshireBikeBus. 1/3

Welcome to the Party ft Stealth x ZDot YouTube video by Professor Green

Professor Green normalising cargo bikes ❤️🚲📦 #cargobike #cargobikes #activetravel #cycling

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Grassington calls for better buses amid staff problem Dales village businesses say workers struggle to commute due to poor bus services.

This story of the of poor bus connectivity will resonate across the country. Towns with limited and unreliable bus services are missing out on staff & customers. Investing in bus services is crucial to creating thriving towns and inclusive rural economies.

Pic of Cotham hill with lots of bike parking and pedestrians.

Bristol’s Cotham Hill, a deserted ghost town wasteland since traffic filters and replacing car parking with bike stands a few years ago.

Only joking, it’s full of people and has a ton of brilliant independent shops and great restaurants. Cos people shop, not cars.

More 20mph roads on way for London after injuries and collisions are cut by a third Research commissioned by TfL on the safety benefits of 20mph has given the green light for more speed cuts

35% fewer collisions & 36% fewer casualties on London roads that have been dropped to new 20mph limit. No evidence it increases congestion. www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...

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Thank you. A real shame for Surrey, but I’m sure you’ll all keep up the work for when residents do get their chance!

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Thanks Ed

Leader-elect picks new Cabinet - Shropshire Council Newsroom The Leader-elect of Shropshire Council has announced the roles and members of the first Cabinet for her new administration.

Honoured to have been selected by Leader-elect @hkkidd.bsky.social to be Shropshire Council’s Portfolio Holder for Transport & Economic Growth.

Lots of work to do. Raring to get going!

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Thank you Nathan

The Guardian’s happiest places to live in Britain revealed

Shrewsbury Beautiful timber-framed Tudor buildings cluster the centre of this market town, encircled by a loop of the river Severn. Shrewsbury sits on the doorstep of Wales as well as the rolling Shropshire hills, and you can get to Birmingham or Manchester by train in just over an hour.

Shrewsbury has been named as one of the country's top places to live in multiple polls, while its high street has been ranked as one of the best in Britain, with lots of thriving independent shops. It has some of the top schools in the West Midlands, low crime rates, plenty of food and drink choices and beautiful period architecture. The town is perhaps best known for its indoor market, which was recently voted Britain's favourite for the third year running. With over 600 listed buildings, it has dozens of historic pubs, including The Nags Head which dates back to the 16th century and featured in the 1984 movie adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Look up and you'll notice lots of quirky details. Number 16 High Street (now a Costa Coffee) is a crooked Tudor building which in the 1990s was adorned with a carving of Margaret Thatcher and Michael Heseltine. The 16th-century Old Market Hall has been beautifully restored and is now home to a cinema and cafe bar.

Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury's most famous son, was born here in 1809. The landscape helped inspire his love of the natural world - in the town centre you will find the Bellstone, a granite boulder which was his first introduction to geology. Where to go For fine dining try The Walrus - featured in this year's Michelin guide. The Riverside Inn on the outskirts of town has beautiful water views, while Casa Naranjo, a family-run tapas bar, is popular with the locals. What to do At Theatre Severn, you'll find a constant stream of productions to see in the 650-seat auditorium. Where to breathe North of the town is Hawkstone Park, 100 acres of Grade I-listed landscape. Where to buy The average asking price for a semidetached is £293,244. Suburbs south of the river such as Belle Vue, Abbey Foregate and Meole Brace are considered some of the nicest areas to live.

We knew it already; but #Shrewsbury has been named one of the happiest places to live in Britain by the Guardian 🥰

Leader-elect picks new Cabinet - Shropshire Council Newsroom The Leader-elect of Shropshire Council has announced the roles and members of the first Cabinet for her new administration.

Honoured to have been selected by Leader-elect @hkkidd.bsky.social to be Shropshire Council’s Portfolio Holder for Transport & Economic Growth.

Lots of work to do. Raring to get going!

@shropslibdems.bsky.social

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Liberal Democrats GAIN Shropshire Council

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Thank you everyone who has put their trust in us to give Shropshire a fresh start after 16 years of the Conservatives.

It’s time to get to work.

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GOOD MORNING! Polls are open 7am-10pm You don't need to bring your polling card with you to vote. You do need to bring photo ID with you to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station. You can return your postal vote to a polling station. Let's Fix Shropshire; Vote Lib Dem today!

Today’s the day! Vote Lib Dem to end Conservative mis-rule in Shropshire!

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