Member: 

Richard Lawrence

Address:

Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND  

Email:

richard.lawrence@shropshire.gov.uk

Web: 

www.shropshire.gov.uk

Mob:

07582 004901

Tel: 

01743 252572

Member Description:
The Economic Development team provides a range of services to Shropshire's Business Community, working in partnership with local and regional public and private sector organisations.

Alongside our Invest in Shropshire initiative, we undertake other business support measures.

We support the growth business sectors in the county, including:
• Creative industries
• Construction
• Agriculture, food and drink businesses
• Environmental technologies
• Social enterprises
• Tourism

We also provide through practical support and advice:
• A commercial land and property search facility
• Economic research to support location and investment decisions
• Details of Shropshire business networking groups
• Details of grants and initiatives Shropshire Council deliver for businesses

Through Invest in Shropshire you can access up to date news on relevant grant schemes, loans and government initiatives to support your business.