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Welcome to Uffington Parish Council

Welcome to the website of Uffington Parish Council, which serves the whole parish of Uffington and represents the interests of local residents.

The Parish Council is made up of five elected Parish Councillors, who work together to make decisions on local matters and to act as a voice for the community.

Parish Council Meetings

Uffington Parish Council normally meets monthly on the second Monday of the month, with the exception of August and December, when no meetings are held. Meetings take place in the Village Hall.

Meetings are open to the public to attend, and residents are very welcome to come along. A period of up to 15 minutes is set aside at the start of each meeting for members of the public to address the Council on parish matters during the public session.

Please note that while meetings are open to the public, they are not public meetings. This means that the Parish Council conducts its business according to a formal agenda, and participation by members of the public is limited to the designated public session unless invited by the Chair.

Agendas for upcoming meetings and minutes of previous meetings are available on this website under the “Agendas” and “Minutes” sections and are also displayed on the parish noticeboard located near the church.

Your Parish Councillors

Parish Councillors are unpaid volunteers who are elected to represent the community. Their role includes:

  • Acting in the best interests of the whole parish

  • Listening to residents’ concerns and raising local issues

  • Making decisions on parish spending and projects

  • Responding to consultations and planning applications

  • Working with Shropshire Council and other bodies to improve local services and facilities

Contact details for your Parish Councillors and the Parish Clerk can be found on this website.

About the Parish Council

A parish council is the lowest tier of local government, but also the one closest to local people. Uffington Parish Council receives most of its funding through a precept, which forms part of the Council Tax collected by Shropshire Council.

As a statutory body, the Parish Council can only exercise powers granted to it by Acts of Parliament. It must ensure that public funds are used responsibly and only for permitted purposes, while balancing the needs of all parts of the community.

The Parish Council is consulted on planning applications within the parish and will support or object to proposals where appropriate, taking into account planning policy and local opinion.

Contacting the Council and Getting Involved

The Parish Council welcomes contact from residents on matters affecting the parish. The first point of contact is the Parish Clerk, who supports the Council and acts as its administrative officer. Contact details for the Parish Clerk and all Parish Councillors are available on this website.

Residents are encouraged to:

  • Attend Parish Council meetings to observe proceedings

  • Raise local concerns or suggestions during the public session at the start of each meeting

  • Contact a Parish Councillor or the Parish Clerk with queries or issues affecting the parish

There are also opportunities to become more involved in local democracy by standing for election as a Parish Councillor when vacancies arise or by assisting with community initiatives supported by the Council.

The Parish Council values local knowledge and welcomes constructive engagement from all residents to help maintain and improve the parish for the benefit of the whole community.

Uffington is a small village and civil parish situated in the county of Shropshire.  The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 234.  It lies between Haughmond Hill and the River Severn, 3 miles east from the town centre of Shrewsbury.

Uffington is home to Holy Trinity church and the Corbet Arms pub.  The Shropshire Way runs through part of the parish as does National Cycle Route 81.  Within the parish lie the Grade I listed ruins of Haughmond Abbey which is in the care of English Heritage.

The ruins of Haughmond Abbey in the parish of Uffington The ruins of Haughmond Abbey in the parish of Uffington