A leader has called for better transport links to one of the county's main festival venues.
Shrewsbury's West Mid Showground, home to the Shropshire County Show, is often beset with large queues of cars heading in and out when festivals, fireworks displays and other showpiece events are held.
Councillor Alex Wagner has suggested a bridge or pontoon from Shrewsbury town centre to the showground should be considered in future plans for the town. It came after he and fellow Shrewsbury Lib Dem councillor Rob Wilson visited the venue, meeting showground CEO Ian Bebbington. “We spoke at length about the potential of the county showground and how poor the links into town can be from there. On our doorstep we have 100 acres of green land, one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the county, and yet the links are minimal. I would like to see the plan for the town perhaps even consider a new footbridge or pontoon to make the most of the showground.”
Mr Wagner and Mr Wilson also met Shrewsbury Men's Shed founder Simon Rouse. The initiative was set-up nearly two years ago and has already developed into one of the largest men's sheds in the country. The ambition of the founding members has meant it is taking a leading role in social prescribing, and has formed partnerships with several local charities - including the Rural Charity, who operate the West Mid Showground.
“It was really interesting to chat with Simon and the whole team at Shrewsbury Men’s Shed," said Mr Wagner."The work they do is great in its own right, and when you take into account what they do for men’s mental health both informally and with their social prescribing work, it takes it to another level. The whole team should be incredibly proud of all they have achieved down there.
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