Positive for living

Shrewsbury is unrivalled for its quality of life. It combines the pleasures of a small and friendly community with the freedom to enjoy a wide range of activities - there is something for everyone here.

The town has an outstanding architectural heritage with superb examples of medieval and Georgian buildings. It is a town which rewards exploration with shuts, courtyards and hidden gardens giving constant delight.

It is unique in its river walks with the unspoilt banks of the River Severn and the Severn Way running through the heart of the community.

Positive for Business

Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council is committed to creating and maintaining a vibrant, diverse and sustainable economy.

The authority aims to achieve this by working with and for the local business community.

We adopt a positive approach to business development and offer the following services:

• Producing research material on local economic trends
• Signposting service to other business support agencies
• Register of vacant commercial land and buildings
• Partnership project support for innovative regeneration schemes
• Production of a business directory
• Facilitating planning and development requirements
• Promoting the district to secure inward investments