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
Helicopter Liaison Group Newsletter
Further to our introductory email in July, we are very pleased to attach RAF Shawbury’s first six monthly Helicopter Liaison Group Newsletter. We hope you find the information contained in the Newsletter both interesting and useful. We will look to continuously adapt...
Information from Shropshire Council about garden waste subscriptions
Householders wanting to have their garden waste bins emptied after 1 October [2024] can subscribe to Shropshire Council’s garden waste service. A 12-month subscription costs £56 per bin and will cover the period 1 October to 30 September. Garden waste collections will...
Business Coffee Morning Recap
We had a fantastic time at our recent Business Coffee Morning, where local entrepreneurs, crafters and business owners gathered to share ideas, connect, and enjoy delicious coffee and pastries. It was wonderful to see everyone networking and discussing ways we can...
Supporting Biodiversity This Autumn
As the vibrant hues of summer give way to the rich tones of autumn, it's an ideal time for everyone to reflect on how we can support and enhance local biodiversity. Between September and December, our gardens can become havens for wildlife, providing much-needed...
Pine Hawk Moth spotted in Barkers Green
Readers of Rural Review may recall in earlier editions, there have been reports of some interesting moths that have been attracted to a light trap in Barkers Green – Small Eggar, Clifden Nonpareil, and Cinnabar. However, this year’s weather hasn’t been good for moth...
What You Need to Know about Telegraph Poles
As part of the UK’s nationwide upgrade to full-fibre broadband, Freedom Fibre is installing new telegraph poles in areas where existing infrastructure is insufficient. These poles are essential for deploying faster and more reliable internet connections, especially as...
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