Community Information
The parish was formed in 1900 when the original large Wem Parish was divided into two, separating the now Wem Rural Parish from the more urban Wem Town Parish which lies at its centre. The parish of Wem Rural consists of several small hamlets joined together by a network of mostly minor roads, which meander their way through the district.
There are three ‘Wards’ (or districts) that make up Wem Rural Parish:
Edstaston Ward
To the north and north east of Wem town – containing the hamlets of Coton, Cotonwood, Creamore Bank, Edstaston, Paddolgreen, Quina Brook and Ryebank.
Newtown Ward
To the north and north west of Wem town – containing the hamlets of Newtown, Northwood, Poolhead and Wolverley.
Roden Ward
To the west, south and east of Wem town – containing the hamlets of Aston, Barkers Green, Horton, Lacon, Lowe, Palms Hill, Tilley and Trench.
(An extract from the Community Plan)
Area Profile
You can read more about the people that live in the parish and how life has changed over the previous 10 years by looking at the Area Profile, created using data from the Office of National Statistics.
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News
Thistleford Bridge road closure for essential bridge maintenance works
The proposed bridge works which will require the closure of Thistleford Bridge which carries a “C classified” road over the River Roden The work is proposed to start on the 1st July 2024 for 2 days. The works will involve repairs to the upstream parapet and approach...
Talking about the Climate for the Great Big Green Week
Parish Councillors from Wem Rural Parish Council, along with several other partners met on Saturday 15th June at Jubilee Square in Wem to talk to residents about climate change. Despite the rain, many free bananas were handed out to visitors and the craft activities...
Keeping safe and well this summer
The Shropshire Carers Support Team has put together a summer wellness guide (attached) so you have information at your fingertips. Download and / or print off the guide for advice on how to keep safe and well during the summer – includes handy links to various...
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Address
The Parish Clerk
4 Bazeley Way
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5QN
Phone
07720 854185
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