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This week saw Shrewsbury Town draw Arsenal at home in the fourth round of the FA Cup, if they can beat premier league Southampton away on Jan 19th. Fans were concerned that town would be automatically knocked out of the competition as they had to reschedule the game with Southampton due to a COVID outbreak at STFC. The FA’s Professional Game Board decided the rescheduled game could go ahead, as they could fulfil both fixtures before Arsenal start their European fixtures. Fans will be able to watch Town vs Southampton on BT Sport at 8pm on Tuesday 19th Jan.
Via Shrewsbury Town
Town council tax freeze
Council leaders have agreed that Shrewsbury Town Councils portion of the council tax bill will not rise. The COVID pandemic has meant many have been hit financially and the town council has said it will not impose a higher tax on people, even though they themselves are dipping into their cash reserves. The council expects to make a loss of £11,558 in the next year.
Via Shropshire Star
Bold ideas put out in Shrewsbury's Big Town PlanAn array of ideas have been set out for how Shrewsbury could evolve over the next 20 years. The Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership,
made up of Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury Town Council and Shrewsbury
BID, say the report is a “visionary document” intended to spark debate
about the future development of Shrewsbury. Organisers are putting on a
Big Town Plan Festival where they will explore the plans in more detail during online dicussion sessions.
Via
Big Town Plan
800 sign up to help vaccination program
More than 800 people have signed up to be a help administer COVID vaccines in Shropshire. The application form was launched last week and the charity
coordinating the recruitment said it has been a fantastic response. The first volunteers are expected to be working within 2 weeks subject to references.
Via BBC News
Wyle cop to re-open during lockdown
The wyle cop is to re-open as normal during the current lockdown. The cop had been closed for traffic into the town centre so pedestrians could socially distance. Less foot traffic is expected due to the lockdown so the cop has reopened as normal.
Via Shropshire Star