Economic growth

The Economic Growth Team plays a key role in supporting and developing Shropshire’s economy. Our vision is to support and promote the economic growth and prosperity of Shropshire by attracting investment, creating jobs, enhancing skills, supporting businesses and developing infrastructure. We work with partners across the county to develop the infrastructure required for sustainable economic growth.

The work of the Economic Growth Team is guided by Shropshire’s Economic Growth Strategy which is helping to deliver Shropshire Council’s Shropshire Plan, with a focus on the Healthy Economy section.

Our work is divided into four themes:

Introduction to the team

For Shropshire Council members: a brief introduction to Shropshire Council’s Economic Growth Team

Economic growth news

Free retro gaming event at Shrewsbury’s Darwin Centre this Easter

Free retro gaming event at Shrewsbury’s Darwin Centre this Easter

Tagged under:
  • Economic growth
  • Partner organisations
  • easter
  • Shrewsbury
  • The Darwin shopping centre

The Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury is getting into the Easter spirit this year with a retro gaming-inspired family event — featuring character… Continue reading

Community sessions to remember and celebrate Riverside Shopping Centre

Community sessions to remember and celebrate Riverside Shopping Centre

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  • Economic growth
  • riverside shopping centre

News from Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership Groups of Shrewsbury residents will soon be gathering over tea and coffee to share their… Continue reading

Shropshire welcomes water sports business to Ellesmere as part of English Tourism Week

Shropshire welcomes water sports business to Ellesmere as part of English Tourism Week

Tagged under:
  • Community
  • Corporate
  • Economic growth
  • Health
  • Leisure, culture and heritage
  • Partner organisations
  • Uncategorized
  • community
  • economic growth
  • environment
  • health
  • leisure services
  • outdoor recreation
  • Shropshire

As part of VisitEngland’s English Tourism Week, Shropshire Council, Visit Shropshire and Ellesmere Town Council have welcomed The Paddle Bros to Mere… Continue reading