Retailers Update September 07

Summer Season

Early September saw the finale of this years Summer Season with the International Street Theatre Festival, Heritage Open Days and Carriage Parade rounding off the programme.  Despite the wettest summer ever the events drew great crowds into the town.  Favourites included Romeo & Juliet at the Castle, Civil War commemorations and the second Shrewsbury Folk Festival.
 
These events really liven up the town centre bringing in people and boosting the local economy.  If you have any comments, feedback or ideas for next year please contact us melanie.cousins@shrewsbury.gov.uk 01743 281204

Unitary update

An announcement in July confirmed that Shropshire is one of nine areas to be progressed to unitary status.  The County Council and five District Councils will all be replaced with one new unitary authority. 

Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council are opposing the move on legal grounds with a Judicial Review currently taking place. More information on the process and the Review can be found at: http://www.shrewsbury.gov.uk/public/haveyoursay/strongcommunities/default.htm

Autumn in the town

Upcoming events for the next couple of months…

• Farmers Markets
  Sample produce from local farmers on the first Friday of the month at the Food & Drink market in the Square
  
• Arts & Crafts Markets
  Shropshire based arts & crafts producers are in the Square on the third Friday each month
  
• Specialist Italian Market 27th – 29th September 
  
• Ghost Tours
  See the haunted sites of the town centre on this spooky walk.  Tours running through October and November at £4.00 for adults and £2.50 for children.  Contact the Visitor Information Centre on 01743 281200 visitorinfo@shrewsbury.gov.uk to book
  
• Christmas Lights Switch On
  Wednesday 14th November in the Square

Remember for updated information please visit www.destinationshrewsbury.com and select ‘Town Centre Issues’ from the left menu.