News | Wem Rural Parish

Wheelie Bin Speed Stickers

Wem Rural Parish Council have become aware of speeding in villages around the parish and have purchased a range of stickers that can be placed on Wheelie Bins in areas where speeding could potentially be an issue. These stickers are a great visual reminder to...

Wem Rural Parish Council signs the Civility and Respect Pledge

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Parish Councillors agreed that Wem Rural Parish Council would sign the Civility and Respect pledge. By Signing the Civility and Respect pledge Wem Rural Parish Council agree to the following: All councillors, clerk and all employees, members of the public,...

Road Closure: Prees Level Crossing, Prees

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Maintenance Work at Prees Level Crossing on 23rd – 24th April 2023 Purpose: Road Closure – Removal of level crossing for maintenance then refit – 21:30 – 05:30 Works Promoter: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd Works Promoter Ref:...

Problems with Potholes?

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Potholes are caused by the expansion and contraction of ground water after the water has entered into the ground under the pavement and mostly occurs in Spring when temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing point more. They appear in various sizes and shapes and...

Mental Health of Youth Farmers

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According to a recent by the Farm Safety Foundation 94% of UK farmers under the age of 40 rank poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden problems facing farmers today. Further research published by UK Parliament goes on to say that the covid-19 pandemic may...

Annual Parish Meeting Report

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Thank you to everyone that attended the Wem Rural Parish Council’s Annual Parish Meeting on 4th April at Edsaston Village Hall. The meeting was attended by 38 people which included parishioners, parish councillors and Chris Taylor from Shropshire Council who...