News & Updates
Loppington Christmas Fair
The Loppington Christmas Fair is on 25th November 3-5pm and includes Craft Stalls, Tombola, Christmas Gifts and Produce, The Whisky Wheel, Water into Wine, BBQ, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies, Christmas Hamper, a Grand Draw AND a special visit from SANTA!!
Whitchurch Christmas Lights on and Market
There's plenty going on in Whitchurch on 25th November before the big light switch on. Local craft Market at the Watergate Centre, refreshments available and Beacon Church will be doing Christmas crafts free for children. Look forward to seeing you.
Christmas at the Fox
The Fox Inn Christmas menu is now out and ready to take bookings! Served from the 1st of November till the 14th of January. Pre order is a must and deposit of £5 per head required upon booking. Not taking bookings for the 24th, 25th, 31st December...
Christmas Tree Festival
The Christmas Tree Festival is to enable local businesses and organisations to express their creativity and Christmas Spirit with the decorating of a Christmas Tree. These trees will be on display in the Church of St Peter and St Paul on the High Street in Wem from...
Do you know anyone that would like a Christmas Dinner?
The Rotary Club of Wem and District will again be serving a magnificent home-cooked Christmas lunch free of charge (donations accepted) to local residents. Available from 12noon at: Wem Senior Club 23 Chapel Street Wem SY4 5ER Door to door transport and delivery...
Santa’s Schedule
Santa is planning his schedule and has sent some dates of when he'll be driving his sleigh in and around Wem. He may need to change some of his dates so check on the Wem Rotary's Club's Facebook Page for daily updates.
CATW Assist Team Whitchurch Christmas Market
CALLING LOCAL BUSINESSES Cat Assist Team Whitchurch are looking for local business who would like to have a stall at their Christmas market on Saturday 9th December in Whitchurch. If you would like to have a stall at their Christmas Market please get in touch by...
The Burlton Inn Christmas Menu
'Tis the season for joy and culinary delights! The festive menu at the Burlton Inn is meticulously crafted by the talented Chef Ennio Picano, has made its grand entrance. FESTIVE SERVICE HOURS: Tues to Sat (Nov 21 - Dec 23) 5:30pm-8:30pm Daytime Celebrations:...
Toys for Children Christmas Appeal
Wem Town's Football Club Christmas Appeal is now up and running. Please share and support and donate to make Christmas really special this year for our two charities. As an extra option this year Hope House have requested specific toys so use the link or scan the QR...
Christmas Fair in Clive
Clive Village Hall are holding their Christmas Fair on Saturday 25th November from 1-4pm. Lots of Christmas gifts, cards and handmade crafts. Refreshments are also available.
Wem Jubilee Band Christmas Concert
Save the date! Tickets will be available after Remembrance Sunday for upcoming Christmas Concert on Sunday 17th December. Please get in touch if you would like to reserve some! Tell your friends
Mick’s Mill Christmas Market
Mick's Mill have some exciting plans over the next couple of months which include a showcase of local traders on the following dates from 10am until 4pm. They will also have a full selection of non-drop & traditional Christmas trees available alongside all...
Wem Storecupboard and Wem Youth Club Events
Wem Storecupboard and Wem Youth Club are holding the following events in December for the local community which you are invited to: Monthly Community Lunch This a free monthly event held in St Peters and St Pauls Church Hall and is open to anyone to attend with lunch...
2023 Crime and Community Survey launched
Neighbourhood Watch are inviting you to take part in our annual Crime and Community survey. The survey is in its fourth year, and we want to hear your views on crime, community, and your experience of Neighbourhood Watch. The survey is open to everyone across England...
Take Five to Stop Fraud
STOP: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe. CHALLENGE: Could it be fake? It’s OK to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you. PROTECT: Contact...
Leave your Lights on
With the darker night’s drawing in we are sharing simple ways to protect your home. It is much easier for burglars to operate using the cover of night and they embrace the longer hours of darkness, but you can help yourself from being a victim of crime. Head of...
Patient experience will help improve diabetic care and support
According to NHS figures there are currently 30,000 people living with diabetes in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW) and the proportion of adults living with the condition is the 16th highest out of 42 areas in England. Furthermore, the rate of people receiving the...
Christmas Tree Sale!
Wem Scouts we are in their fifth year of Christmas tree sales and are selling Christmas trees as help raise funds. They are aiming to sell and deliver around 160 Christmas Trees and handmade natural wreaths in Wem and surrounding villages. Please get in touch with...
Volunteers Fair
Wem Rural Parish Council attended the recent Volunteers Fair at Wem Town Hall to talk to people about volunteering opportunities in the parish. Cllr Jan Hilditch helped out on the stall and talked to residents about signing up to Community Speedwatch in order to help...
Do you have any Christmas News to share?
Wem Rural Parish Council are putting together a Christmas edition of Rural Review and we would like to share any Christmas News you have may have. It could be any special offers you are running in your organisation, a Christmas menu, any Christmas events you are...
West Mercia Police often receive an increase in calls regarding fireworks around this time of year, not just on Bonfire Night itself and are reminding us of the following: It is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under 18 years of age. Maximum penalty of £5000 and/or...
Wem Rural Parish Councillors attended Drop-In Session
Councillor Jan Hilditch, Councillor Len Staines and Councillor Julia Goode recently attended the Drop-In session at Wem Town Library. This was hosted by PC Harper and PC Millerchip. As members of Wem Rural Parish Council, rural crime was discussed and some very...
Wem Rural Parish Council are delighted by response from Local Business Leaders
Wem Rural Parish Council are delighted by how many local business leaders attended the Free Business Networking Event organised on Monday 23rd October. Over 80 business leaders gathered at Wem Town Hall to network and share thoughts, ideas and challenges. A range of...
Free Trees for Community Groups and Schools
Since 2010, The Woodland Trust has given away 13 million free trees to schools and communities across the UK. They want to make sure everybody has the chance to plant a tree, so they are still giving away hundreds of thousands of them every year. Together, they will...
Quiz Night Success for NCRA
The NCRA Quiz Night held at Newtown Primary School last week was a great success as funds were raised to help improve the play and park facilities. Councillor Goode and her husband Mark were busy with the preparations along with Rebecca Hanbury who assisted greatly...
The Autumn edition of Rural Review is now out
The Autumn edition of Rural Review has now been printed and is being delivered to every household in the parish. This edition contains details on Wem Rural Parish Council's re-accreditation of Quality Gold Award, a little piece about parish history, the recent...
NCRA AGM
The AGM For NCRA is on Wednesday 27th September at 7pm. You can download the Agenda for the Agenda for NCRA's AGM here.
NCRA launches Lottery
Newtown Community & Recreation Association (NCRA) is a registered charity and was formed in 1999. The charity purchased the land (outlined below) for the benefit of the Newtown area community and created a playing field, a community garden to celebrate the...
Congratulations to the Tilley Raven and friends
Congratulations to the Tilley Raven and friends for best decorated float at Wem Carnival earlier this month. Their float was called Old McClarkson Had a Farm and several local people including one of our Parish Councillors Denise Morgan were dressed up as animals....
Street Pastors
Parish Councillor, Julia Goode from Wem Rural Parish Council has met up with Street Pastors in Shrewsbury to find out more about the work they do and how they help people in Wem. Watch the video to find out more. [ngg src="galleries" ids="4"...
Wem Rural Parish Council is re-accredited with Gold Quality Award
The Local Council Award Scheme exists to celebrate the successes of the very best local councils, and to provide a framework to support all local councils to meet their full potential and it has recently been announced that Wem Rural Parish Council has been...
Archaeological Excavations at Soulton Hall
May and June 2023 saw the forth season of archaeological excavations at Soulton Hall, led by Dig Ventures. This research compliments ongoing scholarship by James D. Wenn on the thousand year story of the manner of Soulton. Previous seasons have looked at...
Date Announced for next Business Networking Event
The date for the next FREE Business Networking Event will be held at Wem Town Hall on Monday 23rd October between 6-8pm. This event has been organised in partnership with Wem Rural Parish Council, Wem Town Hall and Wem Town Council to provide a space for local...
The Biodiversity of Ragwort!
At the time of writing, verges, waste ground and some fields are lit up by the bright yellow flowers of Ragwort - Senecio jacobea to give its biological name. There is no doubt that Ragwort is a serious enemy to farming and livestock. It is a native species of the...
The Tilley Timber project, 2014-2017
Tilley is a charming hamlet situated just south of Wem. At its heart lies a small cluster of half-timbered houses, surrounded by open green fields and scattered historic farmsteads. What makes Tilley unique however, is the fact that this cluster of late mediaeval...
Local Barber turning to technology
A local Barber in Wem has turned to technology to help their customers book an appointment. Clear Cut Barbers on Wem Hight Street have recently launched a new booking app to avoid waiting times for their customers The mobile App is called Nearcut and once downloaded...
Wem Art Society
This year our fantastic ART exhibition will be held in October. Venue: St Peters & St Pauls Church Hall in Wem on Dates: 5th, 6th and 7th October 2023 Opening Times: 10am - 4pm As usual there will be a large selection of original art to enjoy, plus greeting cards...
Don’t forget to pick it up!
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 law to clean up after your dog and failure to so can result in a Fixed Penalty...
New Planters in Northwood
Many thanks to Northwood Nurseries who have planted new flowers in Northwood. They also cut the verges so that the flowers are more visible which wasn't a particularly nice job as several bags of dog poo have been left. Please do remember to pick up any dog poo and...
Communities Supporting Each Other
Recently one of the fathers of a member of Wem Rural Parish Councl passed away. Tony Matthews was a true Shropshire Lad. He was so proud of his county and in particular, the areas of Barkers Green and Aston, where he lived all of is 88 years. Tony was a farm and...
Happy 3rd Birthday to Sweets and Treats in Wem
Many happy returns to Sweets and Treats who celebrate 3 years in business this week. The owner, Kate Williams opened the sweet shop on Wem High Street during lockdown and is going from strength to strength. We met up with Kate and her mum when we visited the shop this...
A little piece of Parish Council history
We have several beautifully bound ledgers that hold the minutes of council meetings between 1933 and 1992. They are going to be archived so we thought it might be interesting to share a snippet from the earliest meeting. The minutes are hand written as you can see...
Green Information Day Drop-In
Wem Climate Action are organising a Green Information Drop-In on Saturday 15th July so local people can find out more about biodiversity. Cllr Len Staines, who represents Wem Rural Parish Council at the Wem Climate Action Forum will be taking part in the morning. The...
Helping to combat speeding traffic in Northwood
Speeding on Rural roads with 60mph limit are the most lethal roads in Britain with 514 deaths in 2021 according to figures from the Department of Transport. So traffic passing through villages like Northwood where 60mph changes to 30mph needs monitoring and drivers...
Local Council Clerk Week
10 - 14 July 2023 Local Council Clerk Week (LCCW) is a week of celebration aimed at raising the profile of the role of the clerk and recognising the work clerks do for their communities. The Clerk is the person who works with your councillors to make sure that Wem...
Road Closure: Prees Level Crossing, Station Road, Prees
The Prees Level Crossing, Station Road, Prees will be closed overnight from 22nd July to 23rd July 2023. Details are below: Start Date: 22nd July 2023 End Date: 23rd July 2023 Purpose: Road Closure - White Lining - 23:30 - 08:20 Works Promoter: Network Rail...
Business Leaders Breakfast in Wem
Several councillors from Wem Rural Parish Council met with local business leaders over breakfast at the Happy Cafe on Wem Industrial Estate. The aim of the consultation event was to find out more the needs of businesses in the parish and to provide...
The Wem P3 (Parish Paths Partnership) Group
Those who like walking in the countryside around Wem Town and Rural parishes may have noticed some improvements to the paths and infrastructure recently. This is due in main to the Wem P3 group where P3 standing for Parish Paths Partnership. We are a small group...
Healthy Homes, Healthy Householders Webinar
In the coming months hot topics featured will include woodburning stoves, doors and windows, and air tightness for better energy efficiency. The first webinar is Healthy Homes, Healthy Householders, on Wednesday 28th June in the usual lunchtime slot 1 – 2.30pm. --...
The Great Big Green Week
Organised by The Climate Coalition, Great Big Green Week is a celebration of community action to address climate change and protect our natural world. Now in its third year, this nationwide event brings together communities and groups from across the country to...
A reminder about wearing seatbelts
As we are beginning to experience the start of what will (hopefully) be a glorious summer, North Shropshire Safer Neighborhood Team thought it would be beneficial to remind drivers and passengers travelling in vehicles of their responsibilities regarding seatbelt...
Advice on using e-scooters
E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Which means the rules that apply to motor vehicles, also apply to e-scooters including the need to have a licence, insurance and tax. It's not currently possible to get insurance for privately...
Raising awareness of child neglect
Work commissioned by Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership and undertaken by the Children’s Society, identified that there needs to be better understanding of child neglect and how to recognise it by professionals in particular. Shropshire Safeguarding...
Road Closure: New Street, Wem
New Street, Wem will be closed between 29th May 2023 to 31st May 2023 Purpose: Road Closure - Repair on sewer main. Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water Works Promoter Ref: LB7012204-000013181675C-02 You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: ...
The Spring 2023 of Rural Review is now out
The Spring 2023 of Rural Review is being delivered to homes and businesses in Wem Rural and it contains articles about the Wem Business Leaders Breakfast, The Importance of Biodiversity, Mental Health of Farmers and so much more. This issue also contains our Annual...
Importance of Biodiversity to Wem Rural
You may have seen recently Sir David Attenborough’s series ‘Wild Isles’, which revealed some very worrying facts about British wildlife. For example, one-quarter of our mammal species and one-third of our bird species are at risk of extinction Just one specific...
Road Closure: Junction of Foxholes to Lowe Hill Road, Wem
The Junction Of Foxholes To Lowe Hill Road, Wem will be closed between 15th May 2023 - 17th May 2023 Purpose: Road Closure - New Water Connection Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water Works Promoter Ref: LB9225201-000006662928-01 You can view the closure and diversion...
Wem Rural Parish Council supports the Climate and Ecology Motion
The Motion to support the Climate and Ecology Bill was agreed by Parish Councillors at the Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday 4th April 2023. The Climate & Ecology Bill (2022) formerly the CEE Bill is a plan for a new UK law that addresses the full extent of the...
The Friends of Whitchurch Road Cemetery are lending a hand!
The Big Help Out is a national day of volunteering happening on Monday 8 May 2023 and is set to be one of the centrepieces of the celebrations for the Coronation of HM The King and HM The Queen Consort. As part of this initiative, The Friends of Whitchurch Road...
Road Closure: B5476 Quina Brook
The B5476 Quina Brook will be closed from 28th April 2023 to 24th May 2023. Details of the road closure are below. Prep Works - 28/04/2023-29/04/2023 (Weekend Working) Dressing Works - 10/05/2023-12/05/202319 Lining Works - 18/05/2023-24/05/2023 PLEASE NOTE THAT...
Getting together for the Great British Spring Clean!
A day of Wem Rural Parish Council members and parishioners getting together for The Great British Spring Clean, otherwise known as litter picking up in The Lowe area! Sausage and bacon rolls were kindly donated by the Co-Op in Wem. Many thanks. Blessed to have had...
Road Closure: B5476 Wem to Tilstock
The B5476 Wem to Tilstock will be closed from 24th April 2023 to 25th April 2023 Purpose: Refresh lining through site following Multevo patching, These works will take place as follows:- Phase 1 Wem to Coton 24/04/2023 09:30-16:00 Phase 2 Coton to Tilstock 25/04/2023...
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
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
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: KL431SYC18M39C230423-03 You can view...
Problems with Potholes?
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
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
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 updated...
Road Closures from Wem to Tilstock
Lining works is being carried out between Wem and Tilstock on 24th and 25th April. Details are below: Where is the work? Work will be carried out in phases; between Wem and Coton and then Coton to Tilstock. Please note access/egress for properties within the closure...
Be careful when driving past horses
The speed limit when passing horse riders or horse-drawn vehicles is 10 mph. When passing a horse you should always pass wide and slowly. You can find more information in Rule 125 of the Highway Code which states: Horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles. Be particularly...
Reminder about Telephone Poles
Openreach would like us to remind parishioners not to attach signs on their telephone poles as it can stop their engineers from working for safety reasons. If you would like to put signs up on telephone poles then you will need to contact the National Notice Handling...
The Friends of Whitchurch Road Cemetery, Wem – Chapel Wall Panels Project
Everyone in the Friends of Whitchurch Road Cemetery in Wem was incredibly relieved and delighted when the Chapel Wall Panels Project was finally completed. All the conservation work was carried out off-site. The panels were cleaned and stabilised, any damaged areas...
New Men’s Group Announced
Edstaston Village Hall are launching a new regular group just for men. The first session is on Thursday 30th March from 7-10pm for men to drop-in. There will be darts, dominos, table tennis. tea/coffee and plenty of time to chat. No need to book - just drop in when...
Parish Councillor Vacancy
The Parish Council has been given permission to fill the current vacancies for Newtown and Edstaston Wards by co-option. Any persons willing to fill these vacancies should apply to the Clerk in writing on or before the 31st March 2023. To be considered you must be 18...
Safe Online Shopping
When you’re buying online, how confident are you that you’re dealing with a genuine seller and not a criminal? Or do you even think about it? Many people believe that online shopping scams are easy to spot, with poor spelling or grammar, dodgy logos or unusual website...
Amber Weather Warning of Snow and Ice
There's an Amber Weather Warning of Snow and Ice for today and Yellow Warning on Saturday and Sunday so take care if you're out and about. What to expect Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers Possible delays or cancellations to rail...
Feedback from Local Businesses
Local business leaders were recently invited to attend an inaugural event of the Wem Business Network at the end of February. The event was a huge success and there seems to be an appetite for more Business Network in the town As many businesses were unable to attend...
50 business attend Business Networking Event at Soulton Hall
Representatives from 50 businesses in the Wem area attended a Breakfast Networking Event at Soulton Hall. Hosted by Shropshire Council this event allowed representatives from the council to consult to local businesses and share news about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund...
Over 50 businesses attended the Business Networking Event at Soulton Hall
Shropshire Council hosted a networking event for local businesses to find out more about funding opportunities in and around Wem as part of the Shared Prosperity Fund. After enjoying the delicious breakfast from Soulton Hall two local representatives from businesses...
Join the Big Health and Wellbeing Conversation
Healthcare leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are encouraging people across the county to join the Big Health and Wellbeing Conversation. Residents are invited to have their say to help improve local health and care services, and to get involved by...
The Act F.A.S.T Stroke Campaign is relaunching this week
NHS England, in association with the Stroke Association relaunched the Act F.A.S.T. stroke campaign this week. The campaign highlights that a stroke is a medical emergency and urges the public to call 999 immediately if they notice any single one of the signs of a...
Nominations are now open for the Make A Difference Awards 2023
BBC Radio Shropshire love to celebrate positive stories and the wonderful things that people do to make their community a better place to live. Following the success of the BBC Radio Shropshire Make A Difference Awards 2022, we’ve decided to do it all over again....
Annual Community Grant Scheme
The Council is committed to supporting local community groups and where possible, financially. The Council invites applications on an annual basis with deadlines published in the Rural Review. It was agreed at the March Parish Meeting to extend the deadline of the...
Rural Review
The latest copy of our Rural Review has been posted out to Parishioners along with a copy of the last edition that unfortunately hadn't been mailed out due to industrial action before Christmas. There is lots of information in these newsletters so please do have a...
Date Announced for Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting will be on Tuesday 4th April from 6pm and is a great opportunity for you to meet other parishioners and find out what's going on in the parish. You can also meet local councillors. We're also pleased to announce that Chris Taylor from...
Football and climate change
What's been happening? Around a third of grassroots pitches are already losing six weeks to two months of the year from flooding due to severe weather1. A number of Met Office attribution studies have shown that some heavy rainfall events in the UK in recent years...
Business Networking in Wem
If you run a business in the parish then you are invited to join other local businesses for a networking event at Soulton Hall on 28th February. This event has been funded by Shropshire Council and includes a full English Breakfast along with speakers and time to...
Can you help the HSE to develop new principles to support disabled workers?
HSE is conducting a research programme with employers and workers from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the human health, hospitality, agriculture and education sectors. HSE has developed new principles and guidance to support disabled workers and workers with...
Download the Fix my Street App to report any issues
Did you know that you can report issues such as pot holes, broken streetlamps, litter and more on the FixMyStreet app? FixMyStreet is a map based website and app by mySociety that helps people inform their local authority of problems needing their attention. It's...
The Wave Project
If you are LGBT+, live, work or play in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and are aged 50-100 or more, then you can join SAND in The Wave Project to make older and old LGBT+ people across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin more visible. SAND (Safe Aging No...
New Loneliness campaign launches
As part of Better Health: Every Mind Matters, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is launching their next phase of Loneliness campaign activity today. Feeling lonely is something that all of us can experience at any point and it can have a huge impact...
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 and diarrhoea, but usually passes in a couple of days. It is easily...
Can 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 go instead of A&E. To find out if you can be seen in Minor Injuries, follow this link:...
Have 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 develop a proposed new model of care. Join for an update on how things have...
How 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 increasing since the start of 2022, most fixed rate borrowers have been insulated from those...
Cold 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%...
The 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 the argument for more funding for rural areas the RSN is calling on as many...
Results 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 tenure, health, disability and unpaid care. You can also find out about the change in...
Half-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, community groups, businesses and charities can apply for ‘bundles’ of 20 native...
What 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 to you on your scheduled collection day we’ll come back and collect it as soon as it's safe to do...
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