Economic Development Forum - New Name
At their meeting on Jan 10th 2008, the Forum members agreed to adopt a new name - Ellesmere Area Partnership. The name change is intended to convey the nature of partnership across the whole local area.
Dog Show (Aug 2007)
A fun dog show run in aid of a local Greyhound rescue charity was a popular draw on Sunday Aug 26th. Shown here is double first winner - Ruby (whippet)- Waggiest tail and Best Puppy. The event was very successful and raised about £700 for the charity.
Carnival (Aug 2007)
Great success. Credit goes to the organisers who pulled off anther Carnival despite fears earlier in the year that it would have to be cancelled - well done.
Steamboat Trips on the Mere (May 2007)
The Shropshire Steamboat Company is an exciting new attraction to the North Shropshire area. The 'Lady Katherine' is a brand new lake steamer designed and built to work on the idyllic waters of Ellesmere, the heart of the Shropshire Lake District.
The Shropshire Steambait Company are trying to help tourists plan an itinery of attractions for their visit to the local area and have grouped together interesting attractions and events for them to experience. - visit their web site
Market Hall after big Money (April 2007) 
The Ellesmere Market Hall Steering Committee is pleased to announce that is its making a bid for National (Big Lottery) money. Chairman Geoff Ardill said "This is a significant step forward and we are optimistic about the long term future for the historic market hall. We still aim to submit bids for funds from other major funding bodies with a view to enabling some of the exciting additional facilities" ...... more
Charity Walker Sets Out (April 2007)
Ellesmere resident, Jane Farncombe is raising funds for charity - NACC – The National Association of Colitis and Crohn’s Disease by walking the Shropshire way. She sets out on Wednesday 18th April supported by her husband David who acts as driver/manager.
In 2002 Jo, their youngest son was diagnosed as having Crohn’s disease during his first year at university. He had an operation which helped, but he has been struggling since Spring 2005. Even if you have heard of Crohn’s disease, you may not appreciate that it is a life-long condition involving bouts of severe stomach pains and sickness. As yet little is understood about the causes and there is no known cure.
Jane and David have set a target of raising £1000 and have already been pledged half of that. If you would like to support this cause or just find out more you can visit their web site at www.justgiving.com/ShropshireWay
Nature Reserve Opened (14th April 2007)
Chairman of Ellesmere branch, Shropshire Wildlife Trust - David Farncombe together with Town Mayor Cllr Ann Hartley and Colin Preston (Director - Countryside Service , Shropshire) open the newly finished Birch Road Pond Nature Reserve.
www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/mcbranches.html
Wharf Developments Go Ahead (April 2007)
Following a meeting of North Shropshire District Council on 12th April, the Wharf development proposals have been given the green light.
A series of planning applications have been submitted for the site since the early 1990sand now PB Developments have won outline planning permission . They commented that some details need to be finalised but work could start in July or August.
Land has been set aside for a new medical centre and the land will remain untouched for five years while funding is secured.
The North Shropshire District Council’s development control committee unanimously approved the plans and PB Development spokesman David Walker said he was delighted.
Cllr Averil MacDonald said " “We support and welcome this exciting application as the site has been a blot on our landscape for far too long.”
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Cllr Pat Mclaughlin presents computer equipment to the editorial team of Mere News