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.

If you would like us to get back to you for future discussions then please contact the Clerk.
Quality Gold Award

Wem Rural Parish Council achieves Quality Gold Award.

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.

Business Networking

The next Business Networking Event is on Monday 25th November at the Horse & Jockey in Northwood. Includes Christmas Quiz and more. Just phone the Horse & Jockey to book your main meal. Quiz is free to local businesses.

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 our Business Networking Event with Christmas Quiz

News

Festive Business Networking Event Coming Up

Festive Business Networking Event Coming Up

Wem Town Council and Wem Rural Parish Council have teamed up to host a special Christmas Business Networking Event, offering local businesses the perfect opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships in a festive atmosphere. The event will take...

Health and Wellbeing Fair at Wem Town Hall a Great Success

Health and Wellbeing Fair at Wem Town Hall a Great Success

Hundreds of people flocked to Wem Town Hall on Friday 11th October 2024 for the highly anticipated Health and Wellbeing Fair, where they had the opportunity to meet with various organisations and community groups dedicated to improving health and wellbeing. The event...

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

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