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24th September 2024

UPDATE: 

There will be a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday 30th September at 7.30pm in the meeting room at Black Birches (W3W:///requires.lifeboats.clutches). This is to consider the Parish Council's response to the draft proposal for development of land south of Wedgefields Close.

You can find the agenda on the Meetings page of this website. 

 

Members of the Parish Council met online with representatives of Cameron Homes on Thursday 12th September, to receive information about their draft proposal for site HDL006 (land south of Wedgefields Close). To watch the recording of this meeting, use the following link: https://we.tl/t-5zOl5jgb8v (If you have any problems using this link, please contact the Clerk.)

Cameron Homes tell us that information about the draft proposal and how to respond online will be coming through your letter box shortly. The online link is here: https://www.hadnallsouth.co.uk/

We have also asked that paper copies be made available and will advertise where and when these are available for postal responses. These are now available in the village shop. There will be a consultation period of around 3 weeks for people to respond, followed by a meeting with the Parish Council and public.

The Parish Council will be holding a public meeting as soon as possible to discuss the draft plans and what can be requested to benefit the community. This will be helpful to coordinate our responses to the survey and clarify the wishes of the community. We hope that as many as possible will attend. 

Full information about any meetings will be published as soon as dates are confirmed. 

16th September 2024

Tribute to Neil Duxbury: A Pillar of the Hadnall Community

It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of gratitude that we remember Neil Duxbury, a true pillar of the Hadnall community. For decades, Neil's unwavering dedication, generosity, and spirit enriched the lives of everyone around him, leaving a legacy that will be cherished for years to come.

Neil was much more than just a member of our village; he was an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him. His decades-long service as a governor of Hadnall Primary CE School shaped the educational journeys of countless young minds, always striving to create the best environment for children to grow and thrive. His commitment extended beyond the school gates, as an active councillor on the Hadnall Parish Council, where his leadership and guidance shaped the future of the village.

Neil's passion for community continued through his involvement in the Hadnall Village Hall Committee, ensuring that this vital space remained a place of gathering, support, and celebration for all. He was also a cherished member of the Hadnall Ramblers, where his love for the outdoors was shared with friends and neighbours, forging strong bonds along the way.

Neil's presence was a guiding light in Hadnall. His contributions—whether through quiet acts of kindness or his steadfast work in various community roles—will forever echo through the hearts of those who knew him. Though he may no longer be with us, his legacy of compassion, service, and unity will continue to inspire future generations.

Neil Duxbury will be sadly missed but never forgotten, as his spirit lives on in the community he cared for so deeply.

Sarah Jane Parker, Chair of Hadnall Parish Council

5th September 2024

For full information about the changes to Shropshire Council's green waste procedure, click here.

Changes come into effect on 1st October 2024.  

5th September 2024

It is with great sadness that we publish the following notice: 

 

NOTICE UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1972 (Section 87(2))

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN  that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor 

for HADNALL PARISH COUNCIL following the death of Councillor Neil Duxbury.  

Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. 

The rule allows TEN ELECTORS for the parish of Hadnall in which the casual vacancy has arisen to request the Returning Officer to hold an election to fill the vacancy.* That request must be made within FOURTEEN DAYS, calculated in accordance with the rules,** of the date of this notice.  The fourteen-day period ends on 24th September 2024.  

What if a request to hold an election is not received during the permitted time?  

Rule 5(5) of the above Rules will apply.  The Parish Council must, as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fourteen-day period, co-opt a person to fill the vacancy. 

The Returning Officer’s address is: Electoral Services, Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 6ND. 

The telephone number for further guidance is 0345 678 9015. 

 

This notice is dated 4th September 2024. 

 

Alison Utting (Clerk & RFO) 

1 Cherry Drive  

Ellesmere  

SY12 9PF 

 

* There is no form of words for this request, which might simply be a letter headed with such words as “We the undersigned being electors for the [Ward of] … Parish, call for an election to fill the vacancy arising from the [death][resignation] of …”.  A template entitled “Request for an Election” is available to download from Shropshire Council’s website – www.shropshire.gov.uk - under “Current Council Vacancies”.  It is helpful if the ten signatures are accompanied by printed names and addresses.   

 

** In calculating the notice period, day one is the day following the date of this notice; a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a Bank Holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning shall be disregarded, and the period closes at midnight on the fourteenth day after the date of this notice. Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies. 

15th August 2024

The government has started a consultation on major changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. 

As you may know, Hadnall Parish Council has been doing its best for many years to influence Shropshire Council's Local Plan, which is currently in the process of being prepared for adoption.

The new proposals from central government may have a significant impact on this, and are set to create major changes to planning matters both nationally and locally. 

Attached is a letter from Cllr Simon Jones (Shropshire Council) regarding the proposals. 

If you would like to find out more, or you wish to respond to the consultation, click here