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Mark Barrow retweeted
24 Dec 2024
The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme team are in Oswestry on Monday 13 January
Drop in and seen them at Oswestry Memorial Hall, on Smithfield Street, from 2pm to 7pm
They will be able to explain work to date on developing a flood resilience strategy for the Upper Severn
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Mark Barrow retweeted
8 Dec 2024
⚠️ An additional flood warning has been issued for the River Severn at Pentre
ℹ️ Flooding is expected to affect properties in the Pentre area. The Pentre to Melverley Road near Royal Hill is flooded.
For more see orlo.uk/4uMCY
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Mark Barrow retweeted
7 Dec 2024
⚠️ Frankwell car park is CLOSED. Please move all vehicles (and exit the car park) before 5.45pm today as the EA will be closing off the car park exit, Any cars not moved may be impacted by floodwater.
ℹ️ Frankwell permit holders should move to Raven Meadows multi-storey.
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Mark Barrow retweeted
24 Nov 2024
There are new flood warnings in place for River Severn at The Showground and The Quarry in Shrewsbury
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers and avoid contact with flood water.
More information on river levels can be found orlo.uk/hRWJo
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Mark Barrow retweeted
7 Nov 2024
Next year will see the creation of a new park in Shrewsbury, and we want your help to give it a name.
Send us your entries by email, post, or through our online form. We'll announce a shortlist for public vote in the new year.
Get involved today at orlo.uk/odza3
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Mark Barrow retweeted
18 Oct 2024
⚠️ SCAM TEXT ALERT
We’re aware that some people may have received a text message saying they could be eligible for winter support funding - see picture.
This is a scam, please ignore and delete the text. Don't click on the link or make any payment.
orlo.uk/CiAXH
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Mark Barrow retweeted
17 Oct 2024
We’d like to invite you to find out more about the benefits of biochar and our plans to create it at a drop-in event at @LudlowLibrary. Come along on Wednesday 6 November between 2pm and 5pm for a chance to speak to the experts.
For more info, follow the link in the comments.
ALT A field which has been treated with biochar.
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Mark Barrow retweeted
20 Aug 2024
Everyone needs to take a holiday. And if you become a foster carer with us, you’ll receive a special allowance to take your whole family away for a well-earned break.
It’s just another way fostering with us is more rewarding than it’s ever been.
ℹ️ orlo.uk/S8BHG
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Mark Barrow retweeted
12 Aug 2024
Reminder! Urgent works are taking place at Coton Hill, Shrewsbury from Mon 12 Aug to Fri 16 Aug, due to a road traffic collision.
Temp lights are now set up and will be managed from 7am to 7pm, to monitor and react to any traffic delays.
More info orlo.uk/Frgux
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6 Jul 2024
What happened to one touch fluid football ? The Brazilian sides of 40 years ago would beat this lot hands down 😵💫#EnglandEuro2024
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Mark Barrow retweeted
26 Apr 2024
We're carrying out a consultation into our Local Plan until 11 June.
It focuses on a number of new documents we've been asked to prepare by the examining inspectors following the publication of their Interim Findings in Feb 2023.
Take part at orlo.uk/j1Fr6
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Mark Barrow retweeted
26 Mar 2024
If you or someone you know is struggling with the cost of living, there is help available.
We've advice, information and support from, what benefits you could be entitled to, to council tax support, energy debt advice and much more.
Find out more orlo.uk/JGrQo
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Mark Barrow retweeted
17 Nov 2023
📹 Our Shropshire Fostering service has launched a new animated video to highlight the great work Shropshire foster carers do across the county.
🥰 If you or someone you know are considering becoming a foster carer, you can find out more here:
orlo.uk/YPg5P
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Mark Barrow retweeted
8 Nov 2023
If you receive care at home, or provide care at home for people who need it, we would love to hear your thoughts as part of our Care at Home consultation.
Take part: orlo.uk/FZoal
ALT Two hands
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Mark Barrow retweeted
3 Nov 2023
💉 Covid-19 vaccination walk-in clinics
Our partners at @ShropCommHealth are offering Covid-19 vaccines to those who are eligible without booking an appointment, at various locations across the county.
👉 Find out more at: orlo.uk/tKP21
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Mark Barrow retweeted
20 Oct 2023
🌧️ It's been wet across the county today with many areas affected by heavy rain and flooding.
ℹ️ For the latest information that we have about roads and council services/buildings affected by the weather - plus sources of help and advice - see orlo.uk/axAiB
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Mark Barrow retweeted
16 May 2023
🙌 It's Foster Care Fortnight and we're highlighting the fantastic benefits of becoming a foster carer.
🥰 If you think you can make a real difference to the life of a Shropshire child, come and join our amazing Foster Care community.
👉 More info! orlo.uk/tRXji
ALT Image of a man and young person highlighting fostering in Shropshire
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4 Apr 2023
This is a real opportunity for both communities and local businesses 👇🏻
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Mark Barrow retweeted
4 Apr 2023
The Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays are almost upon us, meaning changes to bin collections across the county.
shropshirestar.com/news/loca…
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2 Apr 2023
#runwhitchurch. Great turnout for today’s 10k. Congratulations to the organisers and huge thanks to everyone who marshalled. I was really touched by the generosity of spirit from local residents along the route clapping, cheering and encouraging the runners.
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