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

Shropshire Growth Hub returns with Artisan Showcase to support local creatives into retail

Shropshire Growth Hub returns with Artisan Showcase to support local creatives into retail

Tagged under:
  • Economic growth
  • darwin centre
  • economic growth
  • retail
  • Shrewsbury
  • Shropshire
  • SMEs

The Shropshire Growth Hub is bringing creative businesses back to the high street this spring with the return of the Shropshire Artisan… Continue reading

New 2G Sports Pitch in Market Drayton set to transform sport, health and community use

New 2G Sports Pitch in Market Drayton set to transform sport, health and community use

Tagged under:
  • Community
  • Corporate
  • Economic growth
  • Health
  • Leisure, culture and heritage
  • Partner organisations
  • Uncategorized
  • children
  • community
  • community enablement
  • health
  • leisure services
  • outdoor recreation
  • Public health
  • Shropshire
  • Young people

Grove School in Market Drayton and project partners are celebrating the installation of a new floodlit 2G multi-sport pitch this year, creating… Continue reading