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:

Economic growth news

Raven Meadows footbridges to be removed as part of Shrewsbury Riverside demolition work

Raven Meadows footbridges to be removed as part of Shrewsbury Riverside demolition work

Tagged under:
  • Economic growth
  • Partner organisations
  • raven meadows
  • Smithfield Riverside

News from the Smithfield Riverside project Shropshire Council and demolition contractors Cawarden have announced the temporary closure of a section of Raven… Continue reading

Next steps agreed for Shrewsbury Movement Strategy

Next steps agreed for Shrewsbury Movement Strategy

Tagged under:
  • Democracy
  • Economic growth
  • Highways, transport and environmental maintenance
  • Partner organisations
  • Cabinet
  • Shrewsbury Movement and Public Realm Strategy
  • Shrewsbury Moves

Councillors today (11 September 2024) considered the latest version of strategy that aims to improve how people move in and around Shrewsbury… Continue reading

UK Shared Prosperity Fund projects report success across Shropshire

UK Shared Prosperity Fund projects report success across Shropshire

Tagged under:
  • Economic growth
  • Agri-tech Growth and Resources for Innovation project
  • Aston University
  • Montgomery Canal Partnership
  • Montgomery Canal Restoration
  • School of Coding & AI
  • Shrewsbury
  • UK Shared Prosperity Fund
  • UKSPF

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund has successfully supported local businesses, benefitted communities, and improved skills across Shropshire. Shropshire was awarded approximately £15m… Continue reading