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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News
Wem Rural Parish Council Celebrates Ellie Taylor’s Volunteer Award at the BBC Make a Difference Awards
Wem Rural Parish Council is delighted to celebrate Ellie Taylor, 24, who was honoured with the Volunteer Award at BBC Radio Shropshire’s Make a Difference Awards 2024. Ellie, who volunteers at the Exotic Zoo in Telford, was recognised for her outstanding dedication to...
Wet Weather Safety
Most of us seem to be experiencing the glorious British weather at the moment. Did you know? Vehicle stopping distances are at least double in wet weather. There is a lot of surface water currently on the roads, reduce your speed and keep your distance from the...
Celebrating 30 Years of Service: Afternoon Tea Party for Dr. Len Staines
On Sunday 22nd October, Edstaston Village Hall was filled with warm smiles and heartfelt appreciation as 40 parish councillors, ex-councillors, friends, and family gathered to celebrate Dr. Len Staines’ remarkable 30 years of service to Wem Rural Parish Council. The...
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Address
The Parish Clerk
4 Bazeley Way
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5QN
Phone
07720 854185
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