The Grounds Maintenance Teams for Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing are seeing increasing numbers of dog waste being left on the grassed areas. Don’t forget that you’re are required by…
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Help prevent the spread of the norovirus this winter
GPs across Shropshire are advising residents on how to prevent the spread of norovirus this winter. Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, is highly infectious and causes vomiting…
Read moreCan you be treated at the Minor Injuries Unit instead of going to A&E?
The Minor Injuries Units offer treatment to anyone with a minor injury, no matter your age. If you’ve hurt yourself, a Minor Injury Unit may be the best place to…
Read moreHave your say on local eye care!
The health and care system in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is working together to transform eye-care services. We have listened to clinicians, members of the public, patients and carers to…
Read moreHow increases in housing costs impact households
More than 1.4 million households in the UK are facing the prospect of interest rate rises when they renew their fixed rate mortgages in 2023. While interest rates have been…
Read moreCold Weather Alert has been extended
The cold weather alert level 3 has been extended to Wednesday 25th January. Cold Weather Alert Level 3 – Cold Weather Action https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/cold-weather-alert/?tab=coldWeatherAlert&season=normal#?tab=coldWeatherAlert There is a 90% probability of severe…
Read moreThe Rural Services Network in partnership with the Citizens Advice Rural Issues Group has launched a Rural Cost of Living Household Survey
Independent research commissioned by the RSN in summer last year shows rural areas are suffering more acutely from the cost of living crisis compared to urban areas. To lend more weight to…
Read moreResults from the 2021 Census have been published
The Office of National Statistics have released data from 2021 Census which shows us how Wem Rural Parish Council has changed within 10 years. The Census covers data such as housing…
Read moreHalf-price trees offer, to enhance Shropshire countryside
People in Shropshire are to be offered trees at half price in a new initiative funded by Shropshire Council and HM Treasury this planting season. This year residents, landowners, farmers,…
Read moreWhat to do with your waste
Some important info about what to do if Shropshire Council are unable to collect your waste/recycling due to the cold weather. Leave your refuse bin out. If we can’t get…
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