Fostering a child is one of most rewarding things you can ever do. But we know that it takes a lot of love and commitment, and you’ll need a break, too. That’s why we give our foster carers a special holiday allowance to take the whole family away. orlo.uk/S0ptr

Join us in wishing the best of luck to all the para-athletes from Shropshire taking part in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris from today. We’ll be cheering you all the way to glory and are proud you are representing our county. Photo credit: ParalympicsGB

The UK's largest survey of mobile phone signal strength is underway in Shropshire The River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region is funding the survey which will allow people across the region to check their mobile signal strength orlo.uk/a3DYn

Shropshire Local Mobile service will be at Frogmore Road car park in Market Drayton on Weds 4 Sept, from 10am-2pm. We offer advice and guidance on how to access council services as well as support from other organisations too. Find your nearest Local: orlo.uk/UkYf1

#Stoptober is back! Join thousands of other people preparing to quit smoking this October. Visit NHS Better Health for lots of free advice and support to help you plan your quitting journey. 👉 orlo.uk/yKsPN

🚧 Clun Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic from 16 to 19 September (9.30am to 4pm each day) for repair work. ⬆️ When the road is closed, traffic will be diverted by a signed diversion route.

To mark Merchant Navy Day today we're flying flying the Red Ensign at Shirehall. 🚢 Flying the Red Ensign helps to remind people to honour and remember the sacrifices of the often forgotten Merchant Navy seafarers who are responsible for shipping over 95% of the UK’s trade.

Residents can now sign up and pay if you want us to continue collecting your garden waste from 1 October. A subscription is £56 and covers the period from 1 Oct 2024 to 30 Sept 2025. To subscribe and for more information please visit our website - orlo.uk/iTt1C

🚌 Our Shropshire Local Mobile service will be at #Shifnal Library car park this Friday 6 Sept, from 10am to 2pm. We can offer advice and guidance on how to access council services as well as support from other organisations too. Find your nearest Local orlo.uk/Ms18r

Anyone can catch Mpox, so if you have recently travelled to an affected country, be aware of the symptoms of Mpox. If you think you might have the infection, self-isolate at home and call 111 for further advice. orlo.uk/xdtZh

🚧 Severn Trent Water have closed Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury to repair a water leak (see location on map). A diversion is in place. ℹ️ Work is due be completed by Friday but we've asked them to complete it sooner if possible.

Next Weds our Cabinet will consider the latest version of the Shrewsbury Movement Strategy - which aims to improve how people move in and around the town– and be asked to take the next steps towards its introduction. See orlo.uk/fTqSP

Many are unaware of the respiratory illness #RSV, but it causes 20,000 hospitalisations each year in babies under 1, just in England. Find out about the new vaccination programme launching this autumn to help thousands of children and older adults: orlo.uk/LEHB2

Help protect children against preventable diseases by making sure they're up to date with all NHS routine vaccinations. If you need to check, contact your GP practice and catch up with any missed dose Find out more: orlo.uk/ToBnV

UPDATE: Severn Trent have now installed temporary traffic lights on Mytton Oak Road and the road is open.

It's time to get winter strong Getting your vaccines means your symptoms will be milder and you’ll recover faster if you run into these viruses this winter. orlo.uk/h2syQ #GetWinterStrong

🤔 Going to college or university this September? Don’t forget to check you are up to date with your #MMR jabs. If you haven’t received 2 doses of the vaccine in the past, or if you’re unsure, talk to your GP. ℹ️ orlo.uk/mlgFn

❗Food Alert from the FSA The FSA has been made aware of the production and distribution of counterfeit vodka labelled as Glen’s Vodka. Products sampled were found to contain isopropyl alcohol, which is unsafe for human consumption. Find out more at orlo.uk/vRO0h