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 next Business Networking Event on Monday 7th July 2025 at Wem Town Hall from 6-8pm.

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!

Join us every month
Our monthly drop-ins is a new service to provide help and support to anyone living in the parish.


News
£400 Parish Council Grant Supports 1st Wem Scouts’ Outdoor Adventures
Wem Rural Parish Council is pleased to have awarded a grant of £400 to support 1st Wem Scouts with the purchase of new tents, helping to ensure more young people can safely and comfortably enjoy outdoor experiences. The Scouts purchased the tents in April, ahead of...
Discover the Joy of Learning at Newtown Church of England Primary School!
“A truly joyful community where all are known, loved and encouraged to realise their potential” School Inspection 2025. There has been lots going on at Newtown Church of England Primary School with major investment in all aspects of our wonderful school to create a...
Helen Morgan calls for banking hub review to get services back onto high streets
Helen Morgan has called for a review of banking hub criteria to get services back into high streets and help revitalise market towns like Ellesmere and Wem. The MP told the House of Commons that rural areas like North Shropshire were in a situation of “managed...
Are You Ready for the Digital Switchover? What You Need to Know
The UK is in the process of switching from the traditional analogue landline telephone network (known as the Public Switched Telephone Network or PSTN) to a new digital service. This national switchover is planned to be completed by the end of 2025. While many people...
Have Your Say – Wem Rural Business Audit Survey Now Open
Wem Rural Parish Council is currently carrying out a Business Audit Survey to gain a better understanding of the range, needs, and challenges of local businesses across the parish – and we’d love to hear from you. Whether you work from home, own a small business, or...
Wem Rural Parish Council Supports Big Green Day with WACA
Wem Rural Parish Council was pleased to take part in the Big Green Day on Saturday 7th June, hosted by Wem Area Climate Action (WACA) on Jubilee Square. It was a fun, hands-on day filled with environmental education, community spirit, and plenty of muddy fingers!...
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
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.