Shrewsbury Local Guide

Practical information for living in Shrewsbury — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Shrewsbury Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Shrewsbury at a glance

Population:

~77,000

Postcodes:

SY1-SY3

Council:

Shrewsbury Town Council

County:

Shropshire

Did you know? Shrewsbury's historic centre sits inside a loop of the River Severn and contains hundreds of listed buildings spanning medieval streets and Georgian squares.

Council & local services

• Shropshire Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Shropshire Council website
• Bin collections — see our Shrewsbury bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Shrewsbury.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Shrewsbury schools.
• Local events — what's on in Shrewsbury this week.
• Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Shrewsbury.
• Your MP — who represents Shrewsbury in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
• FAQ — quick answers on Shrewsbury's population, council and postcodes.

Local sport

• Shrewsbury Town — EFL League Two club website

Areas we cover

• Town centre
• Abbey Foregate
• Castlefields
• Frankwell
• Meole Brace
• Harlescott
• Copthorne

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