MINSTERLEY BRIDGE WORKS

It was announced at the Council meeting on Tuesday February 9 that the work on Minsterley Bridge will commence on Monday February 15.The contract has been awarded to the Telford based contractor, McPhillips (Wellington) Limited. The initial phase of the scheme will involve building a temporary road bridge alongside Minsterley Bridge.... more

PRECEPT 2010 - 2011

PRECEPT 2010 - 2011 The Council decide and approve of the annual budget in December each year. The application of the PRECEPT is based on the approved budget.... more

SHROPSHIRE STAR

ADULT EXERCISE EQUIPMENT The equipment was installed in October much to the delight of dedicated exercise 'freaks' together with young adults and older members of the community. The Clerk, Louise Walsgrove, was approached by the SHROPSHIRE STAR for a comment on the equipment together with a request for an opportunity for a 'photo shoot'.... more

BEWARE OF POTHOLES!

Following the large quantities of snow and ice, Shropshire Council has issued a warning that the incidence of potholes in the roads could be very dangerous! Please report to Louise, 01743 792037 or parish.council.lw@googlemail.com, any potholes in Minsterley so that she can inform Shropshire Council.... more

COUNCIL TAX

Later this year, householders will be advised as to the amount of council tax payable in the year 2010-2011. Minsterley Parish Council's precept is based on the local part of the council tax.... more

Cancellation of Parish Council meeting

Due to the difficult road conditions, it was decided to cancel the Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 12 January; although all the members agreed to try and get to the Parish Hall, it was somewhat doubtful if enough members would actually turn up to make a quorum. Louise Walsgrove, the Clerk who lives on Pontesbury Hill is snowed up; Councillor Geoff Rogers offered to collect her and take her home but he would have been unable to get up the hill as it is presently so dangerous with ice and snow.... more

GREETINGS!

MINSTERLEY PARISH COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH ALL MEMBERS OF MINSTERLEY ELECTORATE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Application for Grants

The Parish Hall Management Committee applied for a grant from the Local Joint Committee to tarmac the carpark that hasn't been surfaced; it was big disappointment to learn that the application was not successful! The matter was discussed at the December meeting and a resolution was passed that the Clerk should apply for a grant from the Awards for All Lottery; Louise Walsgrove completed the application and it was sent on Monday 28 December; let's all keep our fingers crossed that the application will be successful and the long awaited work on the carpark can be done.... more

Budget for 2010 - 2011

It is customary for the council to discuss the budget for the following financial year in November; once it is approved by the council, an application for the precept is sent to Shropshire Council in January. The Council duly approved the budget at the November meeting; in spite of the annual rise in the cost of electricity for the village lights, the good news is that the precept for the year 2010 - 2011 will remain the same as this financial year, £14,650.... more

Lottery Grant

Following several months of search for funding, Louise Walsgrove, Clerk to the Council has been successful in obtaining a grant towards the cost of installing Outdoor Adult Exercise Equipment. The equipment will be installed adjacent to the children’s playground in the Parish Hall grounds.... more

Minsterley Bridge

As we are all aware, the long awaited work on Minsterley Bridge is due to commence in February 2010. In order that residents get as much information as possible, there will be an exhibition in the Parish Hall on Tuesday 15 September from 9am to 9pm; this will give everyone who is interested an opportunity to see exactly what the work entails.... more

Farewell to Bronwen Evans

Bronwen did not seek nomination for the June 2009 elections;after thirty seven years serving on the council either as Chairman or Vice Chairman, she decided it was time to retire. She will be greatly missed by all the members especially by Louise Walsgrove, the Clerk.... more

Local Election Results

Two long standing councillors resigned; Mrs Bronwen Evans after thirty seven years service, serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman and Anthony Bishton; both will be sorely missed. The new Council members are: David Leeson, Geoff Rogers, Pat Taylor, Anthony Potter, Andrew Davies, Geoffrey Brown and Jennifer Brown; David Leeson has been elected Chairman and Geoff Rogers Vice Chairman, the positions they held in the previous Council.... more

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