The 2017 Community Awards Scheme is OPEN. This is your chance to highlight an unsung hero of our village.
A new category has been added this year to recognise young people who are making an effort to get fit and healthy.
Visit our dedicated page under the Communities section of the website to download a nomination pack.
Nominations must be returned to the Parish Office by the end of March.
Glebe Road and Yew Tree Drive will be affected by road closures to enable Severn Trent Water to replace their water mains.
Glebe Road 24 April - 6 June 2017
Yew Tree Drive 1 - 15 May 2017
Click on the attachments to view the diversions planned.
The Parish Council has been asked to comment on key issues in relation to freight that affect the parish and which measures would effectivly address those issues in the future. The Parish Council recognises that these issues affect some members of the community more than others but is keen to hear all viewpoints. The deadline for responses is 30 January 2017 so any comments you would like to make should be adddressed to the Parish Clerk by 27 January 2017. A copy of the survey can be found below.
Have your say on Shropshire Council's Bus Strategy. The provision of reliable and regular public transport is supported by the Parish Council. Shropshire Council are consulting on policy objectives and subsidy criteria for bus services and want to hear your views. Please click on the link below to read the proposals and complete the questionnaire. The closing date for responses is 13 February 2017
http://new.shropshire.gov.uk/get-involved/shropshire-bus-strategy-2017-2021/
Many residents have spotted that work has now begun to thin the woodland around Parr's Pool to improve the views from the footpaths.
The majestic oak trees at the end of the pool can now be seen properly and anybody sitting on the benches will be able to enjoy watching the ducks on the pond. The cold snap has slightly delayed the removal of the green duck weed but once the ice thaws the duck weed will be skimmed off the surface of the water and the additional light will help to slow down the spread of the plants.
When the weather warms up in the spring the Council will invest in some aquatic planting that will enhance the look of the pool and also compete with the duck weed, helping to keep it under control. Once the Pool is looking its best the Parish Council will introduce an ongoing maintenance programme to try to keep it that way.