PARISH COUNCIL VACANCIES
There is currently one vacancy on the Parish Council. Applications will be considered at the Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 14 January 2025. If you would like to apply then please complete the application form which can be found here and return it to the Parish Clerk by 31 December 2024. Applications are encouraged from a wide range of the community. Whilst previous experience of being a councillor would be an advantage, it is not essential as training will be given. Please contact the Clerk if you have any queries about the application or what is involved in being a parish councillor. Please note that all councillors will be required to stand for re election at the next election in May 2025.
The next election will take place in May 2025 when anyone eligible can stand for election. Any vacancies arising before then, due for example to current Members resigning, will be advertised on the parish council website and noticeboard. Members of the public are always very welcome to attend the parish council's monthly meetings, either to simply listen or to speak in the public session part of the meeting about any items on the agenda.
WEST FELTON CONSERVATION AREA
Thank you to everybody who came along to the exhibition. On the day we had over 70 forms returned. Thank you.
If you missed the fascinating exhibition on the historic development of your village, recently discovered after extensive research, you can see it here:
Conservation Area
The Parish Council considered the research findings and the consultation results at the council's November meeting and was of the view that there was overwhelming evidence and support for a Conservation Area designation. Members voted unanimously to submit an application for designation to Shropshire Council and this was then submitted following the meeting. The application is currently being reviewed by Shropshire Council. An initial response has been received from Shropshire Council and a reply sent from our Consultant. Details are on the Conservation Area page
PARISH COUNCIL GRANTS
The Parish Council awards grants to community groups on an annual basis, in accordance with its Grant Awarding Policy. All grant applications for the forthcoming financial year are considered each January. Applications should be submitted to the Parish Clerk by 31 December at the latest. The Council has already considered grants for the 2024/25 financial year. Grants will next be considered in January 2025, with applications to be submitted by 31 December 2024. The policy and application form can be downloaded from the Policies section of this website, by clicking here or is available from the Clerk, Rosemary Wood, who can be contacted by using the Contact form or telephone (01939 262881).
SMARTWATER
Parish Council Meetings are usually held on the SECOND TUESDAY of every month
