The awards, collectively introduced by Shrewsbury City Council and Shrewsbury BID, have been introduced at an occasion hosted at The Hive final night time – Wednesday, January 22.
The council stated it needed to “recognise and thank” these whose arduous work and dedication contributed to the city’s achievements all through 2024.
The occasion was held to honour the people and teams which have performed a pivotal position in securing numerous prestigious accolades for Shrewsbury, together with Britain’s Finest Market 2024, and the Purple Flag, recognising excellence within the administration of the city’s nightlife.
Different vital accolades for the city included the Let’s Have fun Cities Visa Award, the place Shrewsbury was topped “infrastructure champion” for its City Rangers programme, and Shrewsbury in Bloom, the place it was named as the general winner for the primary time because the creation of Shrewsbury City Council in 2009.
Additional awards included the Horticulture Excellence Award and winner of the ‘Small Metropolis’ class in Coronary heart of England in Bloom.
Shrewsbury additionally celebrated receiving the Academy of Urbanism’s Nice City award and attaining Metropolis of Sanctuary Standing in November.
Helen Ball, City Clerk for Shrewsbury City Council, expressed her gratitude to those that had performed an element.
She stated: “These awards are a testomony to the arduous work and keenness of our neighborhood. Shrewsbury is a city constructed on collaboration, and these achievements wouldn’t have been potential with out the dedication of our stakeholders.
“We’re immensely pleased with what we’ve achieved collectively, and we look ahead to persevering with to make Shrewsbury a greater place to reside, work and play.”
Seb Slater, Government Director at Shrewsbury BID, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the very important position stakeholders play in Shrewsbury’s continued success.
He stated: “Shrewsbury is a city that thrives due to the efforts of its stakeholders and native organisations. The city’s vibrant ambiance, thriving market, and distinctive neighborhood spirit are the results of many fingers working collectively. It’s these stakeholders who’re the guts of our neighborhood, and this celebration is for them.”
David Parry, managing director at Wellmeadow Consulting, is the the impartial chair of Shrewsbury Large City Plan Partnership, made up of Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury City Council and Shrewsbury BID.
He introduced the awards through the night, and stated: “It has been an honour to be a part of this celebration of Shrewsbury’s success. The city’s achievements in 2024 are a mirrored image of the dedication of its folks, and the stakeholders tonight are a necessary a part of that story. We look ahead to seeing what the long run holds for this unbelievable city.”
Among the many key highlights of the 12 months was Shrewsbury Males’s Shed profitable the 2024 UK Males’s Shed of the Yr trophy, having achieved an excellent deal in its quick historical past, together with the restoration of Percy Thrower’s greenhouse.
The Shrewsbury Males’s Shed has confirmed to be a significant neighborhood hub, supporting varied charitable causes and making a welcoming area for all.
Additionally celebrated was Shrewsbury’s City of Sanctuary Standing, recognising the city’s dedication to welcoming refugees and people fleeing violence and persecution.
