PUNCH BOWL PLANNING APPLICATION
A consultation is currently running concerning an outline planning application for the erection of up to five dwellings and associated infrastructure to be built in the grounds of the Punch Bowl pub. Details of the application can be found at https://pa.shropshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?a... You can submit your views to Shropshire Council by clicking on the link and selecting 'Comments' and 'Make a Comment'. Alternatively you can write with your comments to Shropshire Planning Office, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND quoting the planning reference 24/02386/OUT. All comments from residents must be in by Friday 26 July. Please note that decisions on planning applications are made by Shropshire Council. The Parish Council is only invited to submit comments and has no involvement in the decision as to whether to grant or refuse permission. Thank you to the many residents who attended the extraordinary meeting on 16 July to let the Parish Council know their views. The Parish Council has submitted a comment to Shropshire Council and it can be read 
PARISH COUNCIL VACANCIES
The next election will take place in May 2025 when anyone eligible can stand for election. Any vacancies arising before then, due for example to current Members resigning, will be advertised on the parish council website and noticeboard. Members of the public are always very welcome to attend the parish council's monthly meetings, either to simply listen or to speak in the public session part of the meeting about any items on the agenda.
WEST FELTON CONSERVATION AREA
Thank you to everybody who came along to the exhibition. On the day we had over 70 forms returned. Thank you.
If you missed the fascinating exhibition on the historic development of your village, recently discovered after extensive research, you can see it here:
Conservation Area
The Parish Council considered the research findings and the consultation results at the council's November meeting and was of the view that there was overwhelming evidence and support for a Conservation Area designation. Members voted unanimously to submit an application for designation to Shropshire Council and this was then submitted following the meeting. The application is currently being reviewed by Shropshire Council. An initial response has been received from Shropshire Council and a reply sent from our Consultant. Details are on the Conservation Area page
PARISH COUNCIL GRANTS
The Parish Council awards grants to community groups on an annual basis, in accordance with its Grant Awarding Policy. All grant applications for the forthcoming financial year are considered each January. Applications should be submitted to the Parish Clerk by 31 December at the latest. The Council has already considered grants for the 2024/25 financial year. Grants will next be considered in January 2025, with applications to be submitted by 31 December 2024. The policy and application form can be downloaded from the Policies section of this website, by clicking here or is available from the Clerk, Rosemary Wood, who can be contacted by using the Contact form or telephone (01939 262881).
SMARTWATER
Parish Council Meetings are usually held on the SECOND TUESDAY of every month
