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They do not necessarily represent Town Council policies or views.
from Cllr. Bob Welch, Town Mayor Covid Vigilance Now that the most vulnerable groups have been vaccinated, it would all too easy to relax and pay little heed to maintaining social distance. Given the continuing risks, that would be a serious mistake. It is still vital that we continue sanitising hands and donning face masks …
Survey Closing 12th March. Thank you for your ideas and suggestions so far Please respond to our important survey. Many people enjoy the Sandford Avenue Recreation Park, or Rec as it is also called. Occupying a prominent position by the A49, the flowers, bowling green and pavilion are an iconic statement of our town’s history and …
Church Stretton Cricket Club celebrates its Centenary season in 2021.
From: Cllr. Bob Welch, Town Mayor Pandemic Marathon not a Sprint To date, our community has been both fortunate and disciplined in ensuring that the local level of infection has been kept low. However, now is the most testing time when the maintenance of that discipline will be all the more important. Vaccination Programme After …
young people have helped our community especially during the pandemic. Rotary would like to recognise them with these awards.
Your Vaccination is most important.
Vaccination invitations and appointments are essential. Please do not contact your GP or turn up without an appointment.
Last year was very hard. New challenges for this year include improvements to the Park
A Christmas like No Other, we owe thanks to those who helped us, and look forward to an end of these hardships
Local support arrangements reinstated for our Market, Mayfair, Good Neighbours etc
Shropshire is at critical point in the battle against COVID-19. People with symptoms of coronavirus – no matter how mild – should book a Covid-19 test as soon as possible. Where and when. London Road Car Park, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND on 22nd October – 27th October and on 28th October – 4th November Beatrice Street, Morrisons Oswestry, SY11 2HT on 22nd October …
A new £630,000 grant scheme to help small businesses across the Marches which have suffered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has been launched. For more information see: https://marches-sbrg.co.uk/ for applications and full details and https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2020/10/small-business-recovery-grant/ for the announcement from Shropshire Council. The Marches Small Business Recovery Grant Worth between £1,000 and £3,000 these …
On Friday 10th July We are planning to re-open play areas on Friday 10th July 2020 following the most recent covid-19 Government Guidelines. We know how keen your children are to use the play areas again. Managing the Re-opening The government has just released its latest instructions on how we should manage the re-opening so …
Shropshire Council are introducing a ‘prohibition of parking’ on Shrewsbury Road and Churchill Road. Notices are being issued by Shropshire Council to residents on Shrewsbury Road and Churchill Road, Church Stretton. This action follows concerns about the recent upsurge in on-street parking by visitors to Carding Mill Valley and the public safety issues it causes. Immediate …
CARDINGMILL VALLEY – UNITED ACTION FOR STAYCATIONING SUMMER SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL & CHURCH STRETTON TOWN COUNCILPRESS RELEASE 18.6.20 Doubling Visitor Numbers The easing of the lock-down and the pent-up social demand has seen an unprecedented doubling of the numbers of visitors to Carding Mill Valley in recent weeks, following unsolicited promotion by national media. The proximity …
CHURCH STRETTON TOWN COUNCIL & CHURCH STRETTON & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF TRADE Challenge of Narrow Pavements Shropshire Council has been working closely, and at speed, both with Church Stretton Town Council and the local Chamber of Trade to devise temporary ways of making social distancing possible around the town centre, with a view to having …
EXCEPTIONAL MEASURES THIS WEEKEND After the exceptional circumstances of last weekend, which saw visitors’ cars parked on pavements, driveways and verges, with total disregard for local residents, the following arrangements have been put in place to counter such irresponsibility in the coming weekend. Increase Patrols The local police have agreed to increase their patrols in …
Despite Warnings Despite warnings from the National Trust in the press and on social media last week, that the “honey-pot” venue of Cardingmill Valley, on the edge of Church Stretton, would be limited to one-third capacity (140 cars), it did not deter visitors in their thousands. That capacity was reached by 10.00am. Abusive Behaviour Some …
Message from West Mercia Police If you are aware of a breach to the updated Government guidance, we need to know. You can report a breach online at https://bit.ly/3cF623e Social distancing measures are still very much in place and so we remind you that you can only meet with ONE person from another household in a …
Particular Threat Because Church Stretton has a high number of elderly members, all residents have been acutely aware that the coronavirus poses a particular threat to this community. For that reason, with few exceptions, there has been, up until now, a high level of compliance with the government’s instruction on social distancing. This has contributed …
This page contains updated information: as of 7th May 2020 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day Friday May 8th– It is right that we remember together those who gave their lives in the last great national emergency. So, residents are encouraged to come to their windows and front doors to observe two minutes …
Church Stretton Chamber of Trade provided us with a list of their members and their activity and contact details during the Coronavirus period. See the current list here. Over the month changes have occurred. We update the list when we become aware of changes, but we do need to be told. Please let us know …
The Church Stretton Covid-19 Emergency Team of local services and community groups continues to hold weekly phone conferences to co-ordinate responses to emerging community needs. There are now a small number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 infection in the community, with more suspected cases which have not yet been tested. There are now just over …
A New Electric Vehicle Charge Point is operational in the Easthope Road Car Park. Operated by ClenergyEV, you will need to download an App for your phone, or apply for an RFID card or Key Fob. For full instructions on how to use the new service, please download from https://www.churchstretton-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ClenergyEV-Driver-Experience.pdf
To stay well we must look after our feelings as well as our bodies. This guidance is about things we can do to stay well. Download: this advice from Public Health England
Local Shops and Business Listing Church Stretton Chamber of Trade provided a list of their members and their activity and contact details during the Coronavirus period. Now that local businesses are opening, and their hours are altering it is not feasible for us to maintain an accurate list. We will reinstate the list if it …
Think Local Cllr. Bob Welch, Church Stretton Town Mayor stressed: “We want encourage residents, wherever possible, to “Think Local”, using the home delivery services of local traders, ahead of purchasing on-line from further afield. This is particularly important in a small market town, like Church Stretton, so dependent on visitor income, which is now non-existent. …
Things to do during self-isolation Most of you will have more than enough to occupy your time while you are all self-isolating because of Covid-19 but just in case you need a few ideas, here are a few to start you off…… Try not to worry over things you cannot control ……..practise positive thinking …
New Location for Church Stretton Thursday Market We have now negotiated with Shropshire Council a special dispensation to use the largest car park on Easthope Road (opposite the Co-op), to enable the two market traders of essential food supplies to operate on: Thursday April 2nd from 8.00 to 11.00am You cannot park in this car …
CHURCH STRETTON TOWN COUNCIL Covid-19 Emergency URGENT NOTICE Following the Prime Minister’s address on March 23rd, the Town Council has made the following decisions, with immediate effect, to comply with his instructions: Council Buildings All Council buildings are closed. This now includes the public toilets on Easthope Road, Lutwyche Road and in the Town Park; Town …
Arrangements for Public Protection – 24 March 2020 Read More »
Church Stretton Town Council Office Our office remains closed to members of the public until further notice. Residents can still contact the Council via telephone on 01694 722113 (with answerphone), by email here. Face to face contact will be by appointment only. Our buildings, open spaces and those that we operate on behalf of charities …
For More information about the following topics This page is a list of a wide range of topics where more information can be found by following the link to: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus How to protect yourself and others Staying at home if you think you have coronavirus (self-isolating) How everyone can help stop coronavirus (social distancing) How …
Church Stretton Town Council released the following Notice earlier today. The bulletin explains the arrangements for opening the Town Council Offices and community amenities and Mayfair. They are asking for people to contact them if they need support, and also asking for volunteers to help others. Download the Bulletin Here:
Church Stretton Town Council released the following bulletin earlier today. The bulletin explains the arrangements for support being made by the Town Council and community organisations such as Mayfair, the Medical Practice. They are asking for people to contact them if they need support, and also asking for volunteers to help others. Download the Bulletin …
For an experimental six-month period commencing January 2020, the Police, and the Town Council will hold a monthly Community Advice Surgery on the first Tuesday of every month in the Community Room at the Mayfair Health & Wellbeing Centre on Easthope Road. A local Police Officer, a Shropshire Councillor and a Town Councillor will give …
After the national political paralysis of the last three years, there is a widely shared hope that the country can, in this New Year, come back together again to address issues of common concern. It is encouraging that all parties now agree that rural areas have, in the past, not been receiving their fair share …
For several years, the Police have been holding regular community liaison meetings, known as PACT meetings in a variety of locations. Unfortunately, these have not generally been well attended. For the time being, the meetings are suspended. In order to help not only the Police but also Shropshire Council and the Town Council to tune …
What are Community Messages Eileen Roberts started Community Messages in 2011 as an alternative way to pass information around our community. It has been tremendously successful reaching hundreds of people. It operated as a form of newsletter emailed to a group of intermediaries who in turn forwarded it to their distribution lists. Community Messages are …
Message from Our Mayor Eileen Roberts was a well-loved member of the community, who died earlier this month after a short illness. The memorial service for Eileen Roberts will take place at St. Laurence’s Church on Thursday November 7th at 1.00pm, followed by refreshments in the Parish Centre. This will be preceded by the cremation …
