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9th April 2020

Unfortunately, due to the current Coronavirus emergency the Council has decided to pause decision making and consultation on the emerging Local Plan Review. This means that the Pre-Submission version of the Local Plan will not take place in May 2020 as previously agreed.

The council will now seek to take this decision in July 2020, and follow this with public consultation between July and September.

The pause in the programme to reflect the current Coronavirus emergency will also have an impact on the ongoing Local Plan timetable. It is now expected the Council will submit the Plan for examination in early 2021, with adoption expected in early 2022. The Council will update its Local Development Scheme (LDS) to reflect this change to the programme in due course.

You are receiving this email because you have previously requested to be included on Shropshire Council’s Planning Policy Consultee Database. If you no longer wish to be contacted about planning policy issues, please let us know by emailing: planning.policy@shropshire.gov.uk

Shropshire Council Covid-19 Small Grants Programme:

8th April 2020

Shropshire Council has now launched a small grants programme aimed at helping local communities respond to or cope with the current Covid-19 crisis. In total £75,000 is available to be distributed. Grants of up to £500 are being made available and may be used for either:

supporting a local community response to Covid-19, OR
sustaining a local asset, e.g. village hall, which has been adversely affected by loss of income as a result of the coronavirus crisis

Applications may be made by the following types of organisation:

A not-for-profit voluntary or community organisation
A registered charity
A not for profit company or community interest company or other social enterprise
A parish or town council

The funding is being made available in up to 3 waves. The first funding window opens on 2^nd April and closes on Friday 17^th April 2020. Any applications received after the first wave closes will be held over to the next one which will follow shortly afterwards – further updates will be provided as this progresses.

Full guidance and application forms are available on a dedicated web page https://shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/grant-funding-opportunities-and-resources-for-local-communities/covid-19-small-grants-programme/ . Applicants are encouraged to speak to their local elected member and may also seek help and advice from their local Community Reassurance Team who can be contacted at communityreassurance@shropshire.gov.uk .

Covid-19 - Small Business Grant funding schemes - Guidance

7th April 2020

Small Business Grant Fund & Retal, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund

1. In response to the Coronavirus, Covid-19, the Government announced there would besupport for small businesses, and businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.
2. This support will take the form of two grant funding schemes, the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund.
3. The schemes will be delivered by Local Authorities – if you are eligible, your Local Authority will be in touch with you to arrange payment.
4. Businesses seeking information should refer to the Government’s business support website: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/

Shropshire Council has produced a guidance document for small businesses setting out who is eligible for grants.

The document may be downloaded by clicking the link below.

Covid-19 Drive through assessment centre

2nd April 2020

Drive-through Coronavirus Assessment Centre set up at Shrewsbury Town Football Club

A drive-through assessment centre is being set up at Shrewsbury Town Football Club for patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms.

The assessment centre is strictly appointment-only for patients who have been directed there by their GP practice.

Patients who think they are showing symptoms of coronavirus should contact NHS 111 online in the first instance.

Closure of Parish Facilities 24 March 2020

24th March 2020

Dear Resident,

In line with government advice all sports and play facilities provided by the Parish Council are closed until further notice.

No access is permitted to the tennis court or astro turf, the outdoor gym, bmx track, skate park or children's play park at Longmeadow. Football nets may not be used and the playing fields, may be used only for exercise either alone or with members of your own household. Anybody holding a key who wishes to return it and claim their deposit should contact the Clerk. Refunds will be arranged by BACS transfer to avoid the need for personal contact.

The community woodlands and other open spaces are open for exercise in line with government advice but please respect the space and needs of others and avoid spending extended periods of time in them.

Keep safe and stay home where possible.

Thank you for your cooperation at this difficult time.

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