Welcome
Welcome to the website for Wem Rural Parish
Published by Wem Rural Parish Council, the site is for everyone who lives and works here and for anyone who would like to find out more about our Parish
Details of what is available on this website:
The names and contact details of our Parish Councillors are listed on the Parish Council section, where you can also find an overview of the aims and objectives of the council, with links to the minutes of meetings for the last two years and the agenda for the upcoming meetings.
Business Leaders
We look forward to seeing business leaders at the Coffee Morning at Wem Library on Wednesday 14th May between 10am-12noon. Just drop in when you can.
Quality Gold Award
Wem Rural Parish Council achieves Quality Gold Award.
Councillor Vacancies
Wem Rural Parish Council has been given permission to fill the current vacancies for Edstaston and Roden Wards by co-option.
Rural Review
You can read the latest version of the Rural Review here.
Community Grants Scheme
Find out more about the community groups that Wem Rural Parish Council are supporting in 2024/25
Community Drop-In
Starting on Wednesday 10am, 15th January 2025 at Edstaston Village Hall our monthly Community Drop-Ins are for you to receive basic IT support or just meet up for a cuppa!
Diary Dates
Join us every month
Our monthly drop-ins is a new service to provide help and support to anyone living in the parish.
News
Fix It Together – Join Wem’s Community Repair Cafe!
Organised by Wem Area Climate Action (WACA) Wem Rural Parish Council is pleased to support a fantastic local event organised by Wem Area Climate Action (WACA) – a friendly, hands-on opportunity to repair, reuse and reduce waste. Got something broken? Don’t bin it –...
Parish Councillor Vacancies
Wem Rural Parish Council has been given permission to fill the current vacancies for Edstaston and Roden Wards by co-option. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in your local community, helping to shape the future of the parish and ensure that the voices...
Supporting Local Businesses
Wem Rural Parish Council works closely with Wem Town Council to support and promote local businesses, helping to create a thriving and sustainable economy for the area. Through collaboration, the councils provide a range of initiatives aimed at fostering community...
The Big Spring Clean in the Parish
As part of our ongoing efforts to keep our parish clean and beautiful, residents from Lowe and Newtown gathered for a fantastic community litter pick, helping to clear up the local environment. The event saw several volunteers come together, including members of the...
International Women’s Day—A Day to Remember
Wem Rural Parish Council was delighted to support a fantastic International Women’s Day celebration, bringing together over 35 women-led businesses, inspiring talks, creative workshops, and a full day of activities. The event highlighted the incredible talent,...
Join the Wem Community Clean-Up Event!
Spring is the perfect time to give our local area a fresh start, and we’re inviting everyone to join us for a community clean-up event! This is your chance to roll up your sleeves, make a difference, and spend quality time with neighbours while sprucing up our streets...
By letting your grass grow wild, you’re creating a haven for a diverse array of plants, insects, and small creatures.
Together, let’s create spaces where biodiversity thrives!
– Wem Rural Parish Council
BBC Shropshire News Feed
Useful Websites
Can’t find what you’re looking for? It may be you need to look at another website.
To find local facilities and service providers in and around Wem Rural Parish.
Contact Us
Address
The Parish Clerk
4 Bazeley Way
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5QN
Phone
07720 854185
This website is managed by Wem Rural Parish Council. Every effort is made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date although there can be no guarantee of this. The Council will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of wrong information on these pages. If you see any information on this website that is incorrect please notify the Parish Clerk.
If you need to report a pothole, litter, fly-tipping or even a planning issue just click on this link and go straight to Shropshire Council’s reporting webpage
