Month: August 2025

Dear Parish Councillors

We have both made our best efforts to attend most of the Parish Council Meetings where we can.

Cleobury Mortimer

Cleobury Country

In an effort to find a solution to the financial support, discussions have taken place and a proposed grant for the library is in progress with thanks to great teamwork and thanks to Clare Todd and Simon Harris there might be light at the end of the tunnel. Further discussions are taking place, but things are looking a lot more hopeful now.

I have reported the dangerous pavement at the top of town, and I am happy that there has been a temporary repair to make it safe, whilst a new gully grid is being sourced.

I have reported the potholes in New Road, Ronhill and Furlongs Road.

Pioneer Centre

I had an application to support/challenge a refusal for a visa for a gentleman from Africa to work at the Pioneer Centre. I checked with Joseph Donavan, Manager at the Pioneer Centre and he said there was no such job or application made and that it was a scam.

Cleobury Manor House

The Senior Conservation Officer and Policy and Environment Service Manager met with the owner of the Grade II property. They were satisfied with the current repairs and roof repairs are sound. The owner was asked to improve the external decoration and he has agreed to consider this.

Fish and Chip Shop

It was reported that the Fish and Chip shop were using domestic bins to put commercial waste food in causing a health and safety issue. This has been reported and has been inspected on 20th August and recommendations have been made to the owner and will be followed up and monitored by the Public Protection Officer.

Traffic lights on from the Blount Arms.

These have been reported as they do not always work and I have also requested when the works are going to be scheduled as this has been going on for some eighteen months or more.

Cleobury Mortimer Post Office

Still no news from Stuart Anderson re when the Post Office will open.

Cleobury Mortimer Primary school

I will be attending the meeting on 4^th September about the proposed fencing off of the playing field by the school.

Coreley

I would like to thank the councillors from Coreley for their effort in getting the bus stop repaired. It looks a very tidy job and in keeping with the environment.

Boraston

I am pleased to report that the safety mirror on the Cleobury Road has been installed. I have reported to Severn Trent about the low water pressure at Boraston which has been put on their jobs schedule.

Neen Sollars

Had a letter from a constituent re potholes, low water pressure and electricity problems. I respectfully asked them if they had reported this on Fixmystreet and Severn Trent etc, and I have heard nothing since.

Kinlet

I have had a report that Meaton Lane pothole has been fixed. Upon inspection, I can see that there are several more potholes along this lane so have reported them again. Reported the crash barrier near the Chorley turn off the Bridgnorth road again. I have reported the signage around Kinlet. Still no response yet.

Neen Savage

I have reported the potholes, level gauge marker, and drainage at the ford at Neen Savage on Fixmystreet.  Also the potholes at Six Ashes to Barbook near Elcot.

Chorley

I have reported potholes at Harcourt Crossroads from where the old Miners Arms used to be up to Chorley Hall.

Farlow

Reported Farlow crossroads potholes and the old Gates Hangs Well potholes on Fixmystreet.  Also potholes and drainage problems have been reported from Stonehouse to Catherton cattlegrid.

Wheathill

Good to hear that the speed limit at Wheathill will hopefully be going ahead, thanks to the Chair and parish councillors.

We will both be attending the Parish Council meeting on 2^nd September.

Kindest regards

David and Pamela

Dear All

We have had a busy month as Unitary Councillors.

Training

All 15 mandatory councillor training courses have been completed by both of us.

Parish Council Meetings

We have attended most of the Parish Council meetings. Any issues that have been brought to our attention have been taken forward.

Cleobury Mortimer Farmers Market

We have attended the Farmers market alongside the Town Council, so that we are available to meet with local people to discuss any concerns they have. There were a few issues, one being the 292 change of bus route, another was the Cleobury Country Centre service contract, also the wall to the rear of the Talbot carpark.

292 bus route

This service operates from Ludlow to Kidderminster via Cleobury Mortimer. In April 2025 Diamond Buses amended the timetable to include new areas at the request of Worcestershire County Council.  The number of journeys remained unchanged, the pick-up and drop off times in Shropshire were slightly adjusted to accommodate these changes.  This has been reported to Shropshire County Council who have contacted Worcestershire County Council and we are still waiting to hear from them.

Wall Behind Talbot carpark

The wall behind the Talbot car park has a serious crack in the brickwork.  This has been reported and Peter Gould – Bridges and Structures Engineer Highways has been back in touch to say that someone from the council is going to do a “special inspection”.

Cleobury Town Council

I had a meeting with Dorothy, Clerk of Cleobury Town Council to inform myself of local issues which I found very helpful, and I thank her very much for being so kind in helping me to understand the problems being experienced.

Cleobury Manor House

I enquired to see if the owners of the Manor House pay their council tax and the reply I had was that this information is not available to me because of confidentiality.

Neen Savage Roadworks

Happy to report finally about the road between Picklebatch to Stonehouse crossroads.  We have been assured, and I quote ”currently the road works are scheduled to be completed by 28^th November 2025.”

Clee Hill Common

We both attended a meeting with a representative from the local farmers about the speed across the common. There have been several accidents where sheep have been killed. It was agreed to monitor the situation in the first instance.

Full Council Meeting Shrewsbury

We both attended the Full Council Meeting on 17^th July. The main issue was that of the Biochar and carbon plant in Ludlow.  15 members voted against. The Ludlow councillor abstained along with another 2 members.  The remainder voted for spending another 1.3 million pounds on top of the already 2 million pounds to continue. It was quite a heated meeting.  

Cleobury Country Centre

A very informative meeting was held with Simon and Clare about the service contract or rather lack of it for the Cleobury Country Centre. I have written to Rawden Parslow, Principal – Library Operations and development, with the help and knowledge of both Simon and Clare to request a service contract which will hopefully take account of the cost of wage increases, national insurance, and utility expenses all having risen. I am yet to hear a response. Having worked myself in a library for some 18 years, I appreciate how important this venue is to the local people, both young and old. This is a very valuable community resource.

Cleobury Primary  School

I have had conversations re the proposed fence to the primary school.  Unfortunately I could not attend the meeting at the church, but I believe it was overwhelmingly in favour of not having a fence.

Shropshire Council

Shropshire Council is beginning a review of how responsibilities and relationships are shared between town and parish councils and the unitary authority. This aims to generate stronger partnership working and clarify how best to collaborate for the benefit of our communities.

Your input is always appreciated -please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any concerns or suggestions. If you need support or would like to raise something with us, we can be reached on:

Pamela.davies@shropshire.gov.uk

David.davies@shropshire.gov.uk

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