The Parish Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday 12 December 2024 has been cancelled.
Meetings will resume as planned in January 2025.
Dear stakeholder,
RE: Introduction to Mynydd Mawr Energy Park
I am writing to with information on proposals for Mynydd Mawr Energy Park, a proposed Renewable Energy Park on land situated between the Ceiriog and Tanat valleys in north eastern Powys and southern Wrexham, adjacent to the Shropshire border and approximately 8km west of Oswestry.
The Proposed Project
The proposal includes up to 21 wind turbines with a maximum height to blade tip of 230m. Solar photovoltaic panels and battery energy storage system technology are also being considered at the Energy Park, subject to the completion of further technical studies.
If the Mynydd Mawr Energy Park is approved, the Energy Park could generate up to 147 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity from the wind turbines alone, enough to power up to 122,000 homes i
This could offset some 173,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year, assisting in tackling the climate emergency and supporting Wales to achieve its target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 ii.
Public consultation
The consultation will run from Wednesday 13 November and you will have until Wednesday 18 December to provide your feedback on the proposals. We will be holding a number of consultation events to give you an opportunity to find out more information about the proposals and meet the project team.
Venue
Date / Time
Llanarmon Centenary Hall, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Llangollen LL20 7LD
Wednesday 27 November, 3-8pm
Rhydycroesau Village Hall, Rhydycroesau, Oswestry SY10 7PS
Thursday 28 November, 1-7pm
Eastern Oswestry Community Centre, Cabin Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2LQ
Friday 29 November 9am-1pm
Copies of our consultation materials including the newsletter, feedback form, maps and supporting technical documents will also be available to view at the consultation events. Further information on the proposals can also be found on the project website – www.mynyddmawr-energypark.co.uk
You can provide your feedback in a number of ways:
Fill in our feedback form online - www.mynyddmawr-energypark.co.uk
Email your feedback to - mynyddmawr@galileoenergy.uk
Post your feedback form to – FREEPOST TC CONSULTATION (no further address or stamp needed)
Please find enclosed details of a temporary road closure:
Road Closure: Trefonen Remembrance 2024
Start Date:10th November 2024
End Date:10th November 2024
Purpose:A remembrance service will take place at the war memorial on SUN 10-NOV. Oswestry Rd and Treflach Rd will be closed for a short period between 10:45am and 11:15am.
Enforcement pattern for Trefonen Remembrance 2024:
All the time
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=140918304
Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact the Street Works Team on streetworks@shropshire.gov.uk.
You may know that residents in the Shropshire Council area will need to show photo ID to vote in the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election on Thursday 2 May.
This will also be the case for the next general election, for the local elections in May 2025, and for any future by-elections.
Ahead of the PCC election we’re reminding residents to make sure they are ready to vote by checking they have an accepted form of ID – and we ask that you help to get this important message out to people in your area if you can.
To help you do so, we’ve attached two social media graphics and two posters (A4 and A3 size) for you to use.
Anyone voting at a polling station will need to show photo ID before they can be given their ballot paper. It’s important that everyone understands what types of ID they can use, and how to apply for free ID if they need it.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport or drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.
Anyone who does not have one of the accepted forms of ID will be able to apply for free ID online at www.voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk/ or by completing a paper form.
The full list of accepted ID is available on the Electoral Commission’s website, along with more information about the new requirement and details of how to apply for the free ID, at electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID.
To apply for the Voter Authority Certificate, voters will need to provide a photo, full name, date of birth, the address at which they are registered to vote and their National Insurance number. The deadline to apply is 24 April.
If you have any questions please email our elections team – elections@shropshire.gov.uk.
The Parish Council has launched The Tonys' Community Service Awards and nominations are now being sought. These can come from anyone you consider merits an Award for having made a significant contribution to their local community. The person or group must live or work within the parish of Oswestry Rural. Nominations for a paid employee within a company/organisation/charity within the parish must be supported by evidence that their efforts add significant contribution to the social well-being of the parish beyond the requirements within their job description.
Nomination forms are available on our website www.oswestryrural-pc.gov.uk
or by request to the Clerk: clerk@oswestryrural-pc.gov.uk
The winner of this Award will be chosen by the parish council based on the information you provide.
The closing date for nominations is 20 May 2024.
Road Closure Location:Approximately 50m Northeast of 2 Pottery Cottages, Trefonen, Morda, Oswestry SY10 9DF, UK. Coordinates are: Easting: 326191 Northing: 327360
Start Date: 09/04/2024 at 08:00
End Date: 09/04/2024 at 16:00
Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water
Works Promoter Reference: 75540174
Permit Reference: LB9141201-000075540174
I have attached a copy of the Traffic Management Plan which will include diversion routes and so forth.
Shropshire Council is undertaking Community Governance Reviews, focusing on the parish boundaries of five areas within Shropshire.
- Shrewsbury Parish and adjacent Parishes
- Albrighton and Donington Parishes
- Ludlow and Ludford Parishes
- Baschurch and Bomere Heath (Pimhill) Parishes
- Market Drayton and Adderley Parishes
Following detailed consideration of the responses to the original consultation, Shropshire Council is now consulting on its draft proposals for each area. These explain that the consultation concludes on the 10 May 2024 and can be viewed on the Councils Website. Comments and proposals are very much welcomed.
National Highways will be carrying out essential targeted resurfacing work on the A458 between the England/Wales border and Churncote Roundabout.
Work overnight between 9pm and 6am,on Sunday 24 March, Monday 25 March, Tuesday 26 March, Wednesday 27 March and Thursday 28 March 2024.
To carry out our work safely the A458 will be closed as follows:
24 March to 26 March –A458fully closed in both directions betweenA458/Yockleton Road junction and A458/Sandy Lane junction.
27 March –A458 fully closed in both directions between A458/But Lane junction and Churncote Roundabout
28 March 2024 –A458 fully closed in both directions between the England/Wales border and A458/Rowton Avenue junction.
During closures fully signed diversion route via the A458, A483 and the A5. Westbound traffic will follow the same diversion route in reverse.
During this time, access to frontages will be maintained as well as access for emergency vehicles.
We apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause.
Further Information
If you’d like to be kept up to date with future work along the A458, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailingnoreplyA458WMids@nationalhighways.co.uk.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to know more about our work, please call us on 0300 123 5000or email info@nationalhighways.co.uk.
You can also visit our website at nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/ or write to us at National Highways, National Traffic Operations Centre, 3 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park, Birmingham, B32 1AF. Please leave your feedback by completing our online survey, just scan the QR code below.
National Highways - A483 Mile End to Upper Sweeney Drainage Works
Road Surveys of the drains to determine their current condition , along with low level maintenance work. This will ensure the drains are working as designed or help to identify areas that are in need of repairs.
We’ll work overnight, between 8pm and 6am, 25 March 2024 to 10 May 2024, Mondayto Friday. Our work will be carried out as follows:
25 March to 27 Marchand 2 April to 5 April – Temporary traffic lights on the A483 between Mile End roundabout and the B5069.
8 April to 19 April – Full closures of the A483, in both directions, between Mile End roundabout and the A495/B4396/A483 junction.
22 April to 10 May – Temporary traffic
lights on the A483 between Mile End roundabout and the B5069.
Due to unforeseen
circumstances, we have an additional shift to complete in this location. This
work will take place overnight, between 9pm and 6am, on Monday
22 April 2024
During
closures we’ll install a fully signed diversion route via the A483, the A458
and the A5.
Access for emergency services will be maintained throughout.
I’d like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption to those living close to the work. We’ll make every effort to carefully manage noise levels and additional lighting to minimise the impact.
Further Information
If you’d like to be kept up to date with future work along the A483, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailingnoreplyA483WMids@nationalhighways.co.uk.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to know more about our work, please call us on 0300 123 5000or email info@nationalhighways.co.uk.
You can also visit our website at nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/ or write to us at National Highways, National Traffic Operations Centre, 3 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park, Birmingham, B32 1AF. Please leave your feedback by completing our online survey, just scan the QR code below.
Oswestry Rural
Parish Council
NOTICE UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 (SECTION 87(2))
VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
That a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Sychtyn Ward in the parish of Oswestry Rural following the resignation of Councillor Roger Jones.
Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies.
The rule allows TEN ELECTORS for the ward in which the casual vacancy has arisen to request the Returning Officer to hold an election to fill the vacancy.* That request must be made within FOURTEEN DAYS, calculated in accordance with the rules, ** of the date of this notice. The fourteen-day period ends on 27 March 2024.
What if a request to hold an election is not received during the permitted time?
Rule 5(5) of the above Rules will apply. The Parish Council must, as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fourteen-day period, co-opt a person to fill the vacancy.
The Returning Officer’s address is:
Electoral Services, Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND.
The telephone number for further guidance is 0345 678 9015.
This notice is dated 7 March 2024
Issued by:
Kathryn Lloyd CPFA
The Clerk, Oswestry Rural Parish Council
* There is no form of words for this request, which might simply be a letter headed with such words as “We the undersigned being electors for the Ward of Sychtyn of Oswestry Rural Parish, call for an election to fill the vacancy arising from the resignation of Councillor John Davies ”.A template entitled “Request for an Election” is available to download from Shropshire Council’s website –www.shropshire.gov.uk – under “Current Council Vacancies”. It is helpful if the ten signatures are accompanied by printed names and addresses.
** In calculating the notice period, day one is the day following the date of this notice; a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or Bank Holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning shall be disregarded, and the period closes at midnight on the fourteenth day after the date of this notice. Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies.
Will you require support to vote in the May 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner elections?
All of our polling stations are:
- Wheelchair accessible or provided ramps for those that aren’t.
- Have polling booths adapted specifically for wheelchair users.
- Ballot box slot highlighted for the visually impaired to show where the ballot paper is placed.
- Have large print ballot papers which are clearly displayed inside the polling station and a copy can be given to voters to take with them into the polling booth.
- Have aids to enable blind voters to cast their vote without support (Tactile Voting Device)
Our polling stations will also allow voters with disabilities to use any text-to-speech apps, torch, or magnifier that they have on their phone to assist them in the reading of their ballot papers, even though mobile phones are not generally permitted in the polling stations.
Companions who can provide assistance in the polling station.
If you require support in order to complete you're vote then you can bring someone along with you, however if there is no one available then the presiding officer at the polling station is also available to offer that support.
Anyone over the age of 18 can act as a companion to assist you in the polling station. Any companion will be required to complete a declaration by companion to confirm they have assisted an elector in the polling station/voting booth.
There is also the option to arrange a postal vote (where your ballot paper is sent to you in the post 2 weeks before poll) or a proxy vote (where someone votes on your behalf) if you do not wish to vote at a polling station yourself.
If you think we could provide more help and support contact the Election team at elections@shropshire.gov.uk or call0345 678 9015 and please let us know.
We would like to bring your attention to Warp It, an online tool to assist with re-using items and avoid good stuff being skipped. The portal allows you to claim and exchange items with other public sector; 3rd sector and business partners. Town or Parish Council staff may register and login for free on our portal:-
See the attached poster
Road Closure: B4580 Llawnt
Start Date:6th February 2024
End Date: 23rd February 2024 Extended
Purpose:Road closure due to collapsed road.
Works Promoter: Shropshire Council
Works Promoter Ref:UJ216EM-15791
Enforcement pattern
for B4580 Llawnt Closure:
Monday - Sunday 00:00 - 23:59
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=137468433
Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact the Street Works Team on streetworks@shropshire.gov.uk.
THIS CLOSURE HAS BEEN EXTENDED BY THE CONTRACTOR
Please find enclosed details of a temporary road closure:
Road Closure: Unnamed Road Maesbury Marsh
Start Date:12th December 2023
End Date: 15 March 2024 (extended)
Purpose:Urgent
Closure due to flood.
Works Promoter: Shropshire Council
Works Promoter Ref:UJ211EM-15391-01
Enforcement pattern for Unnamed Road Maesbury Marsh:
All the time
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=136796235
Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact the Street Works Team on streetworks@shropshire.gov.uk.
Road Closure: B4580 between Llawnt and Old Racecourse, Oswestry
Start Date:4th January 2024
End Date:12th January 2024
Purpose:Road Closure - Burst Main Repair - Due to excessive damage there is no pedestrian access through the site.
Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water
Works Promoter Ref:LB9141201-000013574115-01
Enforcement pattern
for B4580 between Llawnt and Old Racecourse, Oswestry:
All the time
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=137002955
Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact the Street Works Team on streetworks@shropshire.gov.uk.
Oswestry Rural Parish Council's Grounds Maintenance Contract is up for renewal from 1 January 2024. This is for a period of three years.
Any interested parties should complete the attached tender form which is included in the specification form.
All tenders must be returned in a sealed enveloped marked as "GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT" by 12 noon on 7 January 2024.
Kathryn Lloyd CPFA
The Clerk, Oswestry Rural Parish Council
clerk@oswestryrural-pc.gov.uk
Mobile: 07534687663
NOTICE UNDER LOCAL
GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 (SECTION 87(2))
VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
That a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Trefonen with Treflach Ward in the parish of Oswestry Rural following the resignation of Councillor John Davies.
Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies.
The rule allows TEN ELECTORS for the ward in which the casual vacancy has arisen to request the Returning Officer to hold an election to fill the vacancy.* That request must be made within FOURTEEN DAYS, calculated in accordance with the rules, ** of the date of this notice. The fourteen-day period ends on 29 December 2023.
What if a request to hold an election is not received during the permitted time?
Rule 5(5) of the above Rules will apply. The Parish Council must, as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fourteen-day period, co-opt a person to fill the vacancy.
The Returning Officer’s address is:
Electoral Services, Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND.
The telephone number for further guidance is 0345 678 9015.
This notice is dated 7 December 2023
Issued by:
Kathryn Lloyd CPFA
The Clerk
Oswestry Rural Parish Council
The Cooperage
28 Hillock Lane
Gresford
LL12 8YL
01952 884372
* There is no form of words for this request, which might simply be a letter headed with such words as “We the undersigned being electors for the Ward of Trefonen with Treflach of Oswestry Rural parish, call for an election to fill the vacancy arising from the resignation of Councillor John Davies ”. A template entitled “Request for an Election” is available to download from Shropshire Council’s website –www.shropshire.gov.uk – under “Current Council Vacancies”. It is helpful if the ten signatures are accompanied by printed names and addresses.
** In calculating the notice period, day one is the day following the date of this notice; a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or Bank Holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning shall be disregarded, and the period closes at midnight on the fourteenth day after the date of this notice. Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies.
Road Closure: Penylan Lane, Oswestry
Start Date:5th August 2024
End Date:23rd August 2024
Purpose:Road Closure - Gas Mains Replacement
Works Promoter: Wales & West Utilities
Works Promoter Ref:XY254003001540577-03
Enforcement pattern
for Penylan Lane, Oswestry:
24 hrs
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=135148146
Road Closure: Willow Street, Oswestry
Start Date:6th August 2023 Sunday Working
End Date:6th August 2023
Purpose:Road Closure - REPAIR/REPLACE DEFECTIVE MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER
Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water
Works Promoter Ref:LB7012204-000013311066-01
Enforcement pattern
for Willow Street, Oswestry:
9.30 - 15.30hrs
You can view the closure and diversion route by
clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=134029623
Road Closure: Middleton Road, Oswestry
Start Date:24th July 2023
End Date:6th October 2023
Purpose:Road Closure - Road Widening in respect of a development & S278.
Works Promoter: Shropshire Council
Works Promoter Ref:UJ11159788172-02
Enforcement
pattern for Middleton Road, Oswestry:
All the time
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=133269013
Road Closure: Stewart Road, Oswestry
Start Date:17th July 2023
End Date:20th July 2023
Purpose:Road Closure - Long Comm pipe Install 25mm
Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water
Works Promoter Ref:LB9141201-000013296604A-02
Enforcement
pattern for Stewart Road, Oswestry:
All the time
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=134190661
Road Closure: B4580 The Chateau to Cleveland Cottage, Llawnt
Start Date:26th July 2023
End Date:26th July 2023
Purpose:Road Closure - Replace 2 x Decayed BT Poles
Works Promoter: Openreach
Works Promoter Ref:BC410TM00000500327818201-01
Enforcement pattern
for B4580 The Chateau to Cleveland Cottage, Llawnt:
9.30 - 14.30hrs
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=134027305
Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact the Street Works Team on streetworks@shropshire.gov.uk.
Road Closure: York Street, Oswestry
Start Date:18th July 2023
End Date:20th July 2023
Purpose:Road Closure - Short Comm pipe Install 25mm
Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water
Works Promoter Ref:LB9141201-000013314207-01
Enforcement pattern
for York Street, Oswestry:
24 hrs
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=133984457
The unaudited Annual Governance & Accounting Return 2022/23 including the Annual Internal Audit Report 2022/23 has been submitted to the External Auditors.
The Exercise of Public Rights :
Commences on Wednesday 7 June 2023 , ending on Tuesday 18 July 2023.
Top up your immunity to COVID-19
Next week's schedule for walk-in and bookable spring booster vaccination clinics organised by Shropshire Community NHS Trust is now available. You can see up to date information on the Shropshire Community NHS Trust website.
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You are able to have a COVID-19 booster vaccination beforeFriday 30th June 2023 if you are:
- 75 years old or above
- A resident in a care home for older people
5 years old and above with a
weakened immune system
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/vaccination-services
Revised Waste Collections dates over Easter 2023
Following
a successful two years, the Shropshire HAF (Holiday Activities & Food)
programme is continuing in 2023, offering more opportunities for eligible
children and young people to access free holiday activity during the three main
school holidays.
Were thrilled to announce that existing HAF clubs which have been running across the county during the last 6 months, will be happening again and the programme has been extended to include six new areas of the county (Claverley, Much Wenlock, Cleobury Mortimer, Bishop’s Castle, Morda and Whitchurch).
Bookings for the Spring/Easter HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) Programme 2023 are now open.From 3 to 14 April 2023, eligible children and young people are invited to take part in a range of fun activities, happening at 45 venues from across the county.
The clubs offer a range of activities such as sports, arts, cooking, forest schools, den building and dance. There is something on offer for everyone. Free nutritious meals are provided at each session, as well as information on nutrition to benefit the whole family.
See the Spring/Easter promo film to get a taster of the activities on offer Spring 2023 Promo v2 - YouTube
Oswestry Rural Parish Council
Tony Cheetham Community Service Award
Nominations are now being sought for this year’s Tony Cheetham Community Service Award. These can come from anyone you consider merits an Award for having made a significant contribution to their local community. The person or group must live or work within the parish of Oswestry Rural. Nominations for a paid employee within a company/organisation/charity within the parish must be supported by evidence that their efforts add significant contribution to the social well-being of the parish beyond the requirements within their job description.
Nomination forms are available on our website www.oswestryrural-pc.gov.uk
or by request to the Clerk: clerk@oswestryrural-pc.gov.uk
The winner of this Award will be chosen by the parish council based on the information you provide.
The closing date for nominations is 20 May 2023
Road Closure: Welsh Walls, Oswestry
Start Date:4th April 2023
End Date:4th April 2023
Purpose:Road Closure to complete lining works.
Works Promoter: Shropshire Council
Works Promoter Ref: UJ211LW-=1729276
Enforcement pattern
for Welsh Walls, Oswestry:
09.30 -.16.00
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=132721933
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission England (the Commission) is asking for residents and parishes to help in drawing up a new pattern of electoral divisions in Shropshire. The Commission will be giving more information about the review and answering questions at an online briefing on Thursday 15th December at 6.30 pm. You can watch the live briefing, and ask questions using this invitation and the video will be available after the meeting.
Information is also available on the Commission’s website https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/west-midlands/shropshire/shropshire-unitary-authority-ua
In drawing up the new divisions, the Commission aims to ensure that each councillor represents roughly the same number of electors. The review will also try to create divisions that as far as possible reflect the interests and identities of communities across Shropshire. Since the last review in 2008 the population in some of the divisions has grown more than others and there is more development taking place. Your views about the boundaries are therefore important in ensuring effective governance for Shropshire in future.
The Commission would like to hear opinions on:
• the number of divisions
• the names of divisions
• where the boundaries between divisions should lie
• the number of councillors for each division.
You can make an online submission on the Commission’s website or send your views by email to reviews@lgbce.org.uk or by post to:
Review Officer (Shropshire)
LGBCE
PO Box 133, Blyth , NE24 9FE
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Over the Christmas and new year period there will be changes to the day of the week that waste and recycling is collected in the Shropshire Council area.
Most collections will be one day later than normal, with one exception.
Changes start on Saturday 24 December and end on Saturday 7 January 2023.
Collections will return to normal from Monday 9 January 2023.
Householders are asked to put their waste containers out by 7am on their revised collection day.
Household recycling centres
Our five recycling centres – in Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Whitchurch, Bridgnorth and Craven Arms –will remain open from 9am to 5pm every day, though will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
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Have your say A consultation on division boundaries for Shropshire has begun
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Today is the start of a 10-weekpublic consultation inviting proposals for new council divisions and division boundaries for Shropshire Council. Our consultation will close on 30 January 2023. After we have considered all representations made to us during this consultation, we intend to publish draft recommendations in July 2023. We will then hold a further period of consultation on our draft recommendations. Our final recommendations are expected to be published in September 2023. The new electoral arrangements will come into effect at the local elections in May 2025. If you represent a local organisation or community group in Shropshire, please pass this message on to your members or anyone who you think might be interested in the review. You can share the message by email or through social media by using the buttons at the bottom right of the page. What is an electoral review? Our electoral review will recommend new electoral arrangements for Shropshire Council.We will propose: · the total number of councillors elected to the council in the future; · the number of divisions · the number of councillors representing each division · Division boundaries; and · the names of divisions. How to get involved This is a public consultation and we welcome views from individuals and organisations across Shropshireon where they think new division boundaries should be drawn. We are minded to recommend that 74councillors should be elected to Shropshire Councilin the future. This is no change from the current number of councillors. We are now inviting proposals to help us draw up a pattern of electoral divisions to accommodate 74 councillors. In drawing up new electoral divisions, we must balance three legal criteria, namely: · to deliver electoral equality: where each councillor represents roughly the same number of electors as others across the area; · that the pattern of divisions should, as far as possible, reflect the interests and identities of local communities; · that the electoral arrangements should provide for effective and convenient local government. We will treat all submissions equally, and judge each case on its merits and against the legal criteria. If you wish to put forward a view, we would also urge you to ensure that evidence supports your submission. For example, if you wish to argue that two areas should be included in the same electoral division, make sure you tell us why they should be together, providing evidence about community facilities, ties, organisations, and amenities, rather than simply asserting that they belong together. There is more advice on our website about how you can get involved in the consultation. Our website features technical guidance that explains the process and our policies, as well as guidance on how to take part in each part of the process. We have also set up a webpage dedicated to the review of Shropshire, where you can find all the relevant information. You can also access interactive maps of the current ward boundaries across Shropshireon our specialist consultation portal. The portal also allows you to comment and upload documents directly to the site.
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Get in touch We welcome comments on division arrangements by 30 January 2023. Representations should be made: - Through our interactive consultation portal, where you can explore the maps of the recommendations and make comments; - By email to reviews@lgbce.org.uk; -Or in writing to Review Officer (Shropshire), LGBCE, PO BOX 133, Blyth, NE24 9FE |
Road Closure: Broomhall Lane, Oswestry
Start Date:7th February 2023
End Date:17th April 2023
Purpose:Excavate to install 370m of new 150mm sewer pipework and 7 manhole chambers - Road Closure.
Works Promoter: United Utilities Water
Works Promoter Ref:HZ70380063034-ADV0091-01
Enforcement pattern
for Broomhall Lane, Oswestry:
24 hrs
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=132044421
Should you have any queries regarding this
closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact
the Street Works Team on streetworks@shropshire.gov.uk
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West Mercia Police are launching its Local Policing Community Charter on 8 August 2022. It outlines their ongoing commitment to improving local policing delivery and providing a service that communities both expect and deserve.
If you would like comment you can sign up here.
The Parish Council currently has two casual vacancies for Parish Councillors for the Morda with Sweeney Ward.
You can find out about becoming a councillor on this page.
This page includes information for those of you who are interested in starting or joining a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.