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Road Closure: Unnamed Road between Pentre & A488 Start Date: 14th November 2025 End Date: 14th November 2025 Purpose: Road Closure-Openreach-TM only required to replace 1 x decayed wooden BT pole in private Works Promoter: Openreach Works Promoter Ref: BC518MAPLWWG6K9T9M-04 Enforcement pattern for Unnamed Road between Pentre & A488:
All the time. You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=GB145459736
Road Closure: A489 Hordleley Start Date: 10th November 2025 End Date: 5th December 2025 Purpose: Road Closure to enable removal of diseased ash trees. The road will be reopened at weekends Works Promoter: Shropshire Council Works Promoter Ref:UJ215TW-1976030-2 Enforcement pattern for A489 Hordleley:
All the time . You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=145188494
Road Closure: Unnamed road between B4385 & Lydbury North Start Date: 27th October 2025 End Date: 28th October 2025 Purpose: Road Closure-Severn Trent Water-*SPILLS – REPAIR/ REPLACE MANHOLE Sealing, MH0901 – MH0001 (no digging involved) Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water Works Promoter Ref:LB7050000SY78AU-02 Enforcement pattern for Unnamed road between B4385 & Lydbury North: All the time You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=GB144283965
Road Closure: B4385 between Bishops Castle & Pentre Start Date: 23rd October 2025 End Date: 23rd October 2025 Purpose: Road CLosure-Openreach-FOR TM PURPOSES ONLY – Works in conjunction with BC518MAPKFWG6KMM6W Works Promoter: Openreach Works Promoter Ref: BC518MAPKF1WG6KMM6W-02 Enforcement pattern for B4385 between Bishops Castle & Pentre: Thursday 09:30 – 15:00 You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=144789117
Road Closure: Unnamed Road between Colebatch & Cefn Einion Start Date: 7th October 2025 End Date: 7th October 2025 Purpose: Road Closure-Openreach-MJ Quinn are to replace 2 x decayed wooden BT poles Works Promoter: Openreach Works Promoter Ref: BC518MAPLWWG6KD87K 02 Enforcement pattern for UnnamedRoad between Colebatch & Cefn Einion:
All the time You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=144530634
Road Closure: Unnamed Road between Mainstone & Bankshead Start Date: 1st October 2025 End Date: 1st October 2025 Purpose: Road CLosure-Openreach-MJ Quinn are to replace x1 pole Works Promoter: Openreach Works Promoter Ref: BC518MAPKFWG6P022R-01 Enforcement pattern for Unnamed Road between Mainstone & Bankshead: All the time You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/? m=144526527
Road Closure: B4385 between Bishops Castle & Pentre Start Date: 1st October 2025 End Date: 1st October 2025 Purpose: Road CLosure-Openreach-FOR TM PURPOSES ONLY – Works in conjunction with BC518MAPKFWG6KMM6W Works Promoter: Openreach Works Promoter Ref: BC518MAPKF1WG6KMM6W-02 Enforcement pattern for B4385 between Bishops Castle & Pentre:Thursday 09:30 – 15:00 You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=GB144789117
20/9/25: ROAD CLOSURE: The Michaelmas Fair in Bishops Castle takes place on SAT 20-SEP. Market Square and Harley Jenkins Street will be closed from 08:00-22:30 and High Street, Church Street, Salop Street, and New Street from 12:00-22:30. A vintage vehicle parade also takes place and involves short closures of the following streets: Church Street, Brampton Road, Love Lane and Schoolhouse Lane at various times between 12:00-22:30
11-22/8/25: B4370 Cwm Head. Installation of gabions to shore up embankment. A diversion will be in place.
5-7/8/25 ROAD CLOSURE: Castle Street, Bishops Castle for works by Severn Trent. A diversion will be in place.
27/7/25: ROAD CLOSURE: A488 between Clun and Colebatch. 9am-5pm for the replacement of a pole on the verge by Openreach. A diversion will be in place.
27/7/25: ROAD CLOSURE: B4370 Cwm Head & A489. 9.30 to 15.30 for pole testing by Openreach. A diversion will be in place.
5/7/25 ROAD CLOSURE: Bishops Castle Carnival and parade takes place on SATURDAY 5-JUL between 12:00-14:00. Roads closed at various periods for short duration before and while parade passes, controlled reopening when safe to do so. Marshals throughout route to provide assistance and direction as required. Roads affected Brampton Road, Church Street, High Street, Market Square, Salop Street, Station Street, New Street, Harley Jenkins Street, Union Street, Corporation Street, Kerry Lane.
Notice of Annual Parish Meeting: Please note the Mainstone with Colebatch annual parish meeting will be held Thursday 15th May at 7pm. Members of the public are invited to attend.
May Elections: Mainstone Parish uncontested. Exisiting councillors are re-elected. For details see Councillors page.
May Elections: Colebatch Parish uncontested. Existing councillors are re-elected. For details see Councillors page.
May Elections Statement of Persons Nominated: Mainstone Parish
May Elections Statement of Persons Nominated: Colebatch Parish
May Elections Statement of Persons Nominated: Clun Council
MARCH GRANTS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Thanks to Ruth Houghton for the following information.
Please find below the latest round up of community grants from the Rural Services Network. If anyone needs any hep in submitting an application or a letter of support please get in touch.
https://rsnonline.org.uk/rural-funding-digest-march-2025
NOTICE OF ELECTIONS
Please see below Notice of Election on 1st May for Parish Councils. Please contact the clerk via email if you are interested in standing parishclerk@mainstoneandcolebatchpc.org.uk
New restrictions for all Shropshire bird keepers from 27 January
NEW GRANTS AND FUNDING
Thanks to Ruth Houghton for the following information.
Please find below the latest round up of community grants from the Rural Services Network. If anyone needs any hep in submitting an application or a letter of support please get in touch.
https://rsnonline.org.uk/rural-funding-digest-january-2025
The following two grant opportunities are also currently open for applications:
Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust – open for applications Grants are available to registered charities in the West Midlands for projects which focus on: arts and culture; community projects and integration; compassionate support; conservation and environment; multifaith and interfaith relations; education and training; and research. Grants are typically between £3,000 and £20,000 and are for one-off projects. Larger grants are occasionally made on an exceptional basis. Who Can Apply The Trust supports registered charities, with a particular focus on supporting the voluntary sector in the Midlands region. More information: Applying for Grants – Edward Cadbury Trust Tel: 0121 472 1838 Email: sue.anderson@edwardcadburytrust.org.uk
Severn Trent Community Fund – New Project Funding Grants are available to local not-for-profit organisations for local projects that support the wellbeing of communities in the Severn Trent region. Two levels of grants are available from February 2025:
£2,000 to £20,000 – up to 24 months for project completion (organisations do not need to be registered to apply).
£20,001 to £100,000 – up to 24 months for project completion.
NB Severn Trent must be the majority funder of the project, so applicants need to be applying for at least 50% of the total project cost. Who Can Apply: Applications are accepted from organisations that are:
Not-for-profit, with a governing document and a bank account in the legal name of the organisation (with dual signatories).
Foundation schools, colleges or academy trusts.
Statutory bodies (including local authorities, town, parish or community councils).
More information and apply: https://www.stwater.co.uk/…/severn…/new-project-funding/
Shropshire Sandbag Policy: Here’s a useful link to the council’s sandbag policy in the event of flooding. Our nearest depot is Craven Arms https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/drainage-and-flooding/be-prepared-for-flooding/shropshire-council-sandbag-policy/
Road Closure: Salop Street, Bishops Castle
Date: 2nd February 2025
Purpose: Boundary Box Install
Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=140575959
Road Closure: Unnamed Roads between A488& Cefn Einion
Date: 30th January 2025
Purpose: Tree Trimming
Works Promoter: National Grid
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=141260903
Road Closure: Salop Street, Bishops Castle
Start Date: 15th January 2025, End Date: 17th 2025 09:30 – 16:00
Purpose: Resurfacing Works
Works Promoter: Shropshire Council
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=140497882
Road Closure: Unnamed road between Cern Einion & Bicton
Date: 13th December 2024 9am to 5pm
Purpose: Tree Trimming
Works Promoter: National Grid
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=139124609
15 November 2024: Free drop-in at Enterprise House in Bishop’s Castle is open to everyone in the area. There will be a wide range of support partners on hand to offer practical money saving tips and advice, details of social tariffs, information on local support services, a limited number of free data SIMS and devices. Health checks will be available with the Community Wellbeing Outreach Team bus and the Mental Health Hub in attendance. All members of the community are invited to come along and have an informal chat and see how these services may be able to help them reduce their cost of living. Refreshments will be available (for a small donation) courtesy of the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Libary Coffee Morning.
Road Closure: DUE TO UNEXPECTED ISSUES ON SITE THIS CLOSURE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 13TH SEPTEMBER 2024. High Street and Market Square , Bishops Castle
Date: 2nd September – 13th September
Purpose: Capital resurfacing
Works Promoter: Shropshire Council
Road Closure: Moat Hill End of to Start of Welsh Street, Bishops Castle
Date: 4th September 9.00 – 15:30
Purpose: Replace decayed BT pole
Works Promoter: Openreach
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=139124609
Road Closure: Moat Hill End Of To Start Of Welsh Street, Bishops Castle
Start Date: 4th September 2024 9:00 – 15:30
Purpose: Replace decayed BT pole
Works Promoter: Openreach
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=139124609
Summer Wellness Guide:
The Shropshire Carers Support Team has put together a summer wellness guide (click here). Download the guide for advice on how to keep safe and well during the summer – includes handy links to various websites and organisations.
Road Closure: Kerry Lane Bishops Castle
Start Date: 2nd July 2024
End Date: 2nd July 2024
Purpose: Road Closure-Severn Trent Water-Bbox Install 25mm and Meter
Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water
Enforcement pattern for Kerry Lane Bishops Castle: All the time
Road Closure: Bishops Castle Midsummer Rejoicing Parade
Start Date: 23rd June 2024
End Date: 23rd June 2024
Purpose: Bishops Castle Midsummer Rejoicing procession takes place SUN 23-JUN, between 09:00-13:00. Procession from Coverage Care Residential Home to Parish Church. Roads closed at different times while parade pass, controlled vehicle movements when safe to do so. Marshals throughout route to provide assistance and direction as required. Roads affected: Union Street, Harley Jenkins Street, High Street, Church Street.
Annual Parish Council Meeting Notice:
Thursday 16th May, 7.30pm, The Village Hall, Agenda under heading