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Public Bridleway 0527/27A/1 - Emergency Closure

26th March 2025

I visited this highway at the end of last week. It is currently obstructed by 12 storm damaged trees that have come down across the Public Bridleway. Some of these trees are substantial in size. Most of these trees have not come to rest on the highway’s surface but are suspended above it due to the nature of the slope that the highway is located on. Some of the trees are hung up against each other.

I have concerns for the safety of those wishing to use this highway in its current state. Because of this, a 21-day emergency temporary closure has been put in place on this Public Bridleway. Please see attached the emergency temporary closure notice & map. If the Parish Council wish to display these documents on their website or on any noticeboards around the two Parishes, then please do so.

Notice of this closure has been sent to Cllr Motley. Information of the closure has been published on the Shropshire Council website. On site closure notices will be erected tomorrow (25.03.25) morning.

As one end of the highway in question is located on the boundary between Eaton-under-Heywood and Munslow Civil Parishes, I have also updated Munslow Parish Council on this matter.

I’ll contact the landowner on Wednesday (26.03.25) to start the process of having these trees cleared and the highway brought back into a state of repair.

I’ll endeavour to keep the Parish Council updated on this matter.

Let me know if the Parish Council have any questions.

Many thanks.

Regards,

Phil Bamber

Rights of Way Officer (Legal Orders & Enforcement)

Rights of Way Team

Public Path Diversion Order 2025

16th March 2025

The Shropshire Council (Footpath 21 (part), Parish of Eaton-under-Heywood) Public Path Diversion Order 2025

As required by law, I am serving the Parish Council with a copy of a legal notice about the above-named Public Rights of Way Legal Order made by Shropshire Council on 13^th March 2025, along with a copy of the sealed Legal Order and a statement of reasons for why the Legal Order has been made.

The notice tells the Parish Council what changes the Council is proposing to make to the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way. It also tells you how the Parish Council can object to the proposal should they wish to do so by 10^th April 2025. I also attach a copy of our Public Guidance Note (PGN11) in respect of making an objection to a Public Path Order.

If you have any questions about this Legal Order, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

Phil

Phil Bamber

Rights of Way Officer (Legal Orders & Enforcement)

Rights of Way Team

01743 251724

Phil.Bamber@shropshire.gov.uk

NOTICE OF ELECTION - SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL - Election of Councillors for the Electoral Divisions

7th March 2025

NOTICE OF ELECTION - SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL - Election of Councillors for the Electoral Divisions

Full Details - Click Here

1. Forms of nomination for Unitary Elections may be obtained from the Returning Officer at the The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ who will, at the request of an elector for any electoral area prepare a nomination paper for signature.
2. Nomination papers must be hand-delivered to the Returning Officer, The Guildhall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4 pm on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025. Alternatively, candidates may submit their nomination papers at the following locations on specified dates, between the times shown below:
Shrewsbury The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ
9.00am – 4.30pm Weekdays from Tuesday 11th March to Friday 28th March.
9.00am – 6.00pm Monday 31st March and Tuesday 1st April.
9.00am – 4.00pm Wednesday 2nd April.
Oswestry Oswestry Library, Arthur Street, Oswestry, SY11 1JN
9.45am – 4.45pm Tuesday 11th March; Tuesday 18th March and Tuesday 25th March.
Wem Wem Library, High Street, Wem, SY4 5AA
10.15am – 4.45pm Thursday 13th March; Thursday 20th March and Thursday 27th March.
Ludlow Helena Lane Day Care Centre, 20 Hamlet Road, Ludlow, SY8 2NP
9.15am – 4.30pm Friday 14th March; Friday 21st March and Friday 28th March.
Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Library, Listley Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AW
9.45am – 4.45pm Wednesday 12th March; Wednesday 19th March and Wednesday 26th March.
3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 1st May 2025.
4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ by 12 midnight on Friday 11th April 2025. Applications can be made online at gov.uk/register-to-vote
5. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal and postal proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ by 5 pm on Monday, 14th April 2025.
6. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5 pm on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025. Applications can be made online at gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
Dated Monday 10 March 2025 Andy Begley
Returning Officer
Printed and published by the Returning Officer, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ
7. Applications, amendments or cancellations to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ by 5 pm on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025.
8. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ by 5 pm on Thursday, 1st May 2025.

NOTICE OF ELECTION Shropshire Council Election of Parish Councillors for the Parish (Grouped)

7th March 2025

NOTICE OF ELECTION - Shropshire Council - Election of Parish Councillors - for the Parish (Grouped) - Eaton-Under-Heywood Parish Council (Grouped) and Hope Bowdler Parish Council (Grouped)

FULL DETAILS _ CLICK HERE

Forms of nomination for Unitary Elections may be obtained from the Returning Officer at the The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ who will, at the request of an elector for any electoral area prepare a nomination paper for signature.
2.
Nomination papers must be hand-delivered to the Returning Officer, The Guildhall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4 pm on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025. Alternatively, candidates may submit their nomination papers at the following locations on specified dates, between the times shown below:
Shrewsbury The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ
9.00am – 4.30pm Weekdays from Tuesday 11th March to Friday 28th March.
9.00am – 6.00pm Monday 31st March and Tuesday 1st April.
9.00am – 4.00pm Wednesday 2nd April.
Oswestry Oswestry Library, Arthur Street, Oswestry, SY11 1JN
9.45am – 4.45pm Tuesday 11th March; Tuesday 18th March and Tuesday 25th March.
Wem Wem Library, High Street, Wem, SY4 5AA
10.15am – 4.45pm Thursday 13th March; Thursday 20th March and Thursday 27th March.
Ludlow Helena Lane Day Care Centre, 20 Hamlet Road, Ludlow, SY8 2NP
9.15am – 4.30pm Friday 14th March; Friday 21st March and Friday 28th March.
Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Library, Listley Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AW
9.45am – 4.45pm Wednesday 12th March; Wednesday 19th March and Wednesday 26th March.
3.
If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 1st May 2025.
4.
Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ by 12 midnight on Friday 11th April 2025. Applications can be made online at gov.uk/register-to-vote
5.
Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal and postal proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ by 5 pm on Monday, 14th April 2025.
6.
Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5 pm on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025. Applications can be made online at gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
7.
Applications, amendments or cancellations to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ by 5 pm on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025.
8.
Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ by 5 pm on Thursday, 1st May 2025.

Change to be made to recycling centre booking system

13th February 2025

A change is to be made to the booking system that has been trialled at Shropshire Council’s household recycling centres (HRCs) since last November.

The booking system’s primary goal is to reduce the amount of trade waste and waste from outside Shropshire brought into the five centres – and to stop the council paying to dispose of this waste.

Latest figures show that for the three months from November 2024 to January 2025, general waste taken to the centres has reduced by 892 tonnes (or 28%) compared to the same period last year. This provides evidence that less trade waste and waste from people who live outside Shropshire – which Shropshire residents then had to fund the disposal of – is coming into the HRCs

However, following feedback from residents about the booking system and to make it as easy as possible for Shropshire residents to use the centres, from later this month (date to be confirmed) those visiting by car will no longer need to book in advance – but on arrival may be asked to show proof that they live in Shropshire .

People visiting with a van or trailer will still need to book a slot in advance, using the existing system, and must also show proof of residency when they arrive.

Anyone from outside Shropshire will be turned away.

Ian Nellins, Cabinet member with responsibility for waste management, said:

“Our recycling centres are there to dispose of Shropshire’s household waste only, not waste from outside of Shropshire, or trade waste.

“We’ve studied the visitor numbers and statistics for the five centres for the three months since November and it’s clear that – as intended – the booking system has led to a big fall in trade waste and waste from outside of Shropshire brought to the centres. This is saving us a significant amount of money in waste disposal costs.

“However, we’ve also listened to the feedback we’re getting from residents about the booking system and we recognise that some people find it inconvenient. Therefore, car drivers will no longer need to book a visit in advance, but on arrival may be required to show proof that they live in Shropshire.

“And keeping the requirement for vans/trailers to book will help to ensure that trade waste isn’t taken to the centres.”

“We believe this change means we can continue to keep out non-Shropshire waste, and trade waste, while improving things for local residents who want to visit a recycling centre.”

Proof of Shropshire residency can – for example – be a driver’s licence, council tax or utilities bill.

As now, only residents who live in the county of Shropshire will be able to visit the centres.

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