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)
Diary Dates
News
Clerk Visits Men in Sheds
The Clerk at Wem Rural Parish Council recently had the pleasure of visiting the local Men in Sheds group in Whitchurch and witnessed a fantastic community initiative dedicated to reducing loneliness and promoting well-being. A Warm Welcome The motto of Men in Sheds is...
A reminder to slow down
A reminder of the importance of reducing your speed when passing horse riders or horse-drawn vehicles. The speed when passing horses has now been reduced to 10 mph. and you should always pass wide and slowly. You can find more information in Rule 125 of the Highway...
Preventing Crime
Wem Rural Parish Council is working with West Mercia Police to help prevent crime and are making several information sheets for you to download. You can download these Information Sheets here. Please do share them with your neighbours, family and friends to help keep...
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Contact Us
Address
The Parish Clerk
4 Bazeley Way
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5QN
Phone
07720 854185
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