The Parish Council
Wem Rural Parish is divided into 3 wards: Newtown Ward with 291 electors and 2 councillors, Edstaston Ward with 538 electors and 5 councillors and Wem Ward with 519 electors and 5 councillors, a total electorate of 1348 (electoral figures taken from the 2016 electoral roll).
Parish Councils are the part of local government closest to the people. It is not a voluntary organisation, a charity or something to do with the church. They serve the smallest area and are responsible for the most local matters. Very importantly, Parish Councils can “precept” – raise a sum collected with the council tax each year to improve facilities and service for local people.
Parish Councils were first created under the Local Government Act 1894 and they are still being created. As Parish Councils were created in law, they can only act within the law by exercising those powers and functions, which have been conferred on them by Statute (ie Acts of Parliament).
The Council represents and serves the whole community. Most communities are made up of smaller communities, often with different interest; a Council’s duty is to serve them all. The Council balances the needs of different elements of all the community to get the best results. Frequently, Councils has the difficult task of deciding what the best result might be.
Parish Councils have a number of basic responsibilities in making the lives of local communities more comfortable, many of which are often taken for granted. Essentially these powers fall within three main categories; representing the whole electorate within the parish; delivering services to meet local needs; and striving to improve the quality of life in the parish.
The Parish Council has one Committee, the Personnel Committee.
Diary Dates
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...
Local Council Award Scheme
Community Plan
Meeting Papers
Councillor Responsibilities
Policies & Procedures
About The Parish Council
Meeting Dates
Financial Information
Highways
Financial year ending 31 March 2024
Area Profile
Our aims, objectives and work
Councillors & Clerk
Who are your Councillors?
Planning in the Parish
Contact Us
Address
The Parish Clerk
4 Bazeley Way
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5QN
Phone
07720 854185
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