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)
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FREE Business Coffee Morning
Our Business Coffee Networking Event is on Tuesday 10th Sep 2024, 10am-12noon at Wem Library. This is a free event to help support local businesses. Hosted in partnership with Wem Rural Parish Council and Wem Town Council. Coffee and pastries available - don't forget...
Supporting Newtown’s Parish Church
Wem Rural Parish Council has financially supported the Church of King Charles the Martyr in Newtown by providing community grants to help them maintain the churchyard. Newtown Church has a long and storied history, having been established as far back as 1665. The...
Council’s visit and support to St Mary’s Church in Edstaston
The churchyard is award-winning, and there is a new burial ground donated for community use. The churchyard is regularly maintained, and a £400 grant from the Wem Rural Parish Council, received earlier in 2024, was gratefully accepted to support this upkeep. The...
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The Parish Clerk
4 Bazeley Way
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5QN
Phone
07720 854185
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