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Vacancy for a Parish Councillor – Public Notice is hear by given At the close of nominations at 4pm on Thursday 8th April Whittington Parish Council still has one vacancy. If you are interested in being a Parish Councillor then please contact the Clerk at the address below by Monday 17th May at the latest.Continue reading “Vacancy for a Councillor”

Whittington Parish Council are deeply saddened by the news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and her Family at this terribly sad time. The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion at Park Hall Camp on 26thContinue reading “HRH The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh”

tart Date: 11th April 2021 End Date: 26th April 2021 Purpose: Site 415 Road Closure for Surface Dressing – Dressing Dates 11-13 April Daytime Working Lining 22-26 April Daytime Working PLEASE NOTE WORKS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Works Promoter:   Shropshire Council Works Promoter Ref: UJ211SD-000415 Enforcement pattern for Boot Street, Whittington:All the time You canContinue reading “Road Closure: Boot Street, Whittington”

Start Date: 28th April 2021 End Date: 30th April 2021 Purpose: Road Closure – Hydrant Renew Works Promoter:   Severn Trent Water Works Promoter Ref: LB9141201-000012721230 Enforcement pattern for Former Railway Bridge to New Marton Junc, Hindford:All the time You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here:  https://one.network/?tm=121826106 Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer ServicesContinue reading “Road Closure: Former Railway Bridge to New Marton Junc, Hindford”

Census Support in Shropshire ● If you require support to complete the census you can share your access code with family and trusted friends who can complete the census on your behalf.● During week commencing 8th March: every household will receive an information pack that includes your access code. Online CompletionComplete the census online usingContinue reading “Census Support In Shropshire”

SHROPSHIRE INFECTION CONTROL GRANT FUND Shropshire Council has provided Shropshire Rural Community Council with funding to set up a one-off grant fund in order to support small charities and community groups in Shropshire to continue to deliver services to people, particularly to vulnerable people, during the pandemic.  Funding is available to purchase personal protection equipmentContinue reading “Grants for Shropshire and beyond!”

The Council is an active supporter of the community it serves and sets a budget each financial year to enable it to make small grants to assist local groups and organisations.  Who may apply? (a) Local Clubs / Societies / Groups / Voluntary or Charitable Groups (b) Regional/National Charitable Bodies providing a service, which mayContinue reading “Parish Grants – Apply Now!”

As we move into National Tier Two restrictions from Wednesday 2nd December, many of us will welcome the easing of restrictions and the chance to prepare for a very different festive season to usual. It is hearting to see the infection figures moving slowly in the right direction, and it’s reassuring to know that testingContinue reading “Community Reassurance Update from Shropshire Council – 1st December 2020”

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) will carry out the 2021 Census on 21st March 2021. The Census will provide a picture of England and Wales, revealing the size and characteristics of the population and providing valuable information that will be used to inform policy development, funding allocations and future service planning. The 2021 censusContinue reading “2021 Census in Shropshire”

A Community Speed Watch Scheme is initiated in a Village when ‘speeding traffic’ has been identified as a community road safety concern by the Parish Council. However, several criteria must be met before a scheme can be established: The area must have a 30mph or 40mph speed restriction. Speed data collected by the Safer RoadsContinue reading “Community Speed Watch”