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
Many thanks to everyone that attended the Digital Media Workshop and Networking Event. To help us plan further events we would like to hear your feedback on the last event and ideas for more training and networking.
Quality Gold Award
Wem Rural Parish Council achieves Quality Gold Award.
Annual Return 2023/24
The Annual Report and Annual Return for 2023/24 can be viewed online.
Community Grants Scheme
Find out more about the community groups that Wem Rural Parish Council are supporting in 2024/25
Reporting Crime
It’s important to report crime regardless of how small it is.
Rural Review
You can read the latest version of the Rural Review here.
Health & Wellbeing Fair
Join us on 11st October 2024 and meet with community groups and service providers.
Planning Applications
If you’re extending your home it’s essential that you apply for planning BEFORE the building work starts.
Internaitonal Wonmen’s Day 2025 – Can you Help?
International Women’s Day 2024 was a huge success and we would like host another event.
Shropshire Council have agreed to pledge £1,141 towards the 2025 however we need at least 20 backers in order to release these funds.
Here’s how you can make a pledge.
Slow Down!
Rural roads are often more hazardous than urban streets, with sharp bends, narrow lanes, and limited visibility being common features.
Biodiversity
Find out more how you can encourage biodiversity this Autumn
Diary Dates
Do you know
who is responsible for maintaining pathways, bridleways and footpaths?
Join us for the Health and Wellbeing Fair
News
Can you help with the Medical Centre’s Poppy Display?
Wem and Prees Medical Practice are preparing to honour those who have served and sacrificed through a beautiful display of poppies and they are asking you to contribute by donating knitted, crocheted, or sewn red poppies to add to their collection. Your handmade...
Wem Rural Parish Council Celebrates Ellie Taylor’s Volunteer Award at the BBC Make a Difference Awards
Wem Rural Parish Council is delighted to celebrate Ellie Taylor, 24, who was honoured with the Volunteer Award at BBC Radio Shropshire’s Make a Difference Awards 2024. Ellie, who volunteers at the Exotic Zoo in Telford, was recognised for her outstanding dedication to...
Wet Weather Safety
Most of us seem to be experiencing the glorious British weather at the moment. Did you know? Vehicle stopping distances are at least double in wet weather. There is a lot of surface water currently on the roads, reduce your speed and keep your distance from the...
Celebrating 30 Years of Service: Afternoon Tea Party for Dr. Len Staines
On Sunday 22nd October, Edstaston Village Hall was filled with warm smiles and heartfelt appreciation as 40 parish councillors, ex-councillors, friends, and family gathered to celebrate Dr. Len Staines’ remarkable 30 years of service to Wem Rural Parish Council. The...
Autumn Issue of Rural Review
The Autumn issue of the Rural Review is now available to read online here. The 8 page newsletter has been delivered to every household in the parish and includes latest information on telephone poles, the recent business event, who is responsible for pathways, events...
Talking Dementia Drop In Wem Library
Are you worried about your memory? Supporting someone with a dementia diagnosis? Have questions? Talk to a trained Dementia Link Worker to get free advice and information. Find out more about local dementia support services in Shropshire. Every 4th Tuesday of the...
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