Aims & Objectives

Aims

To provide effective, efficient and accountable local government for the parish, enabling residents to be involved in the life of the community and its future development.
To be a strong voice for residents, working to improve the overall parish area both built and natural, whilst preserving the uniqueness of heritage and the importance of our rural characteristics.

To understand and communicate the views, needs and aspirations of residents to statutory and non-governmental bodies as required.
To increase public involvement in the community through ensuring the parish council and its activities are open, transparent and accountable to residents.
To support the Village Hall, local businesses and community activity in the parish.
To work with Telford & Wrekin Council and out neighbouring parishes and villages to provide safe, healthy and timely opportunities for recreation, leisure and education.
To support the work of parish voluntary organizations through grants and practical support, wherever possible.
To respond to planning application consultations on time, ensuring that recommendations made to Telford & Wrekin Council are in the best interests of the community.
To promote, within our community, activities which support the principles of environmental sustainability and an ethical society, working with others to keep public places clean and safe.
To ensure that Councillors and Staff have access to high quality training and development opportunities and that they meet all required standards.