NEWS & VIEWS 2026
We work hard to get our efforts noticed by the media and are so proud when this goal comes to fruition. A well informed community is an empowered one as well, so take a look at some of the latest coverage we’ve received below and help spread the word about all the amazing developments at CHETWYND ASTON & WOODCOTE PARISH COUNCIL.
Church Aston Parish Council and Chetwynd Aston & Woodcote Parish Council Merger
The merger between Church Aston Parish Council (CAPC) and Chetwynd Aston & Woodcote Parish Council (CAWPC) has started. The new parish council will be known as Church & Chetwynd Aston Parish Council.
A Shadow Parish Council has been established as an interim body to manage the transitional period for the effective establishment of the new parish council on the 1st April 2027. The purpose of the Shadow Parish Council is to prepare for the establishment of the new council and ensure that all policies, procedures and processes are in place and fully effective.
Membership of Shadow Parish Council is made up of CAPC councillors (10) and CAWPC councillors (3). Members of CAWPC Station Road Ward will not be part of the Shadow Parish Council.
The Shadow Parish Council will prepare the first annual budget for 2027/28 for the new parish council. That will lead to the setting of the parish council tax that will apply equally, dependant on property council tax band, across the whole of Church Aston and Chetwynd Aston.
At its inaugural meeting on the 28th September 2026 Church & Chetwynd Aston Shadow Parish Council elected Cllr Paul Evans as Chair and Cllr Robert Wynn as Vice Chair. The meeting agreed and adopted the Terms of Reference (as recommended by TWC) and Standing Orders for the shadow council. The Shadow Parish Council appointed interim clerks (2) from the merging councils to work together in supporting the Shadow Parish Council through the transitional period.
Work has started and ongoing in bringing together and developing where necessary the procedures and processes that will ensure a successful merger. Updates on progress of the merger will be cascaded out as milestones are met.
The Shadow Parish Council has no jurisdiction or authority over the continued operation of CAPC and CAWPC. All parish specific issues should continue to be addressed directly to the respective parish councils as appropriate.
Future significant milestones:
The Shadow Parish Council will remain in place until 31st March 2027.
On the 1st April 2027 Church & Chetwynd Aston Parish Council will legally come into force. It will be made up by all of the Shadow Parish Council members.
On the 1st April 2027 both CAPC and CA&WPC will be dissolved.
Local elections on 6th May 2027 will elect 10 councillors to serve on the new council; 7 representing the Church Aston Ward and 3 representing the Chetwynd Aston Ward.
Accompanying this message is a copy of the new boundary map for Church and Chetwynd Aston Parish.
Your councillors are fully committed to making the merger a success in delivering a continued high level of service for all residents across Church Aston and Chetwynd Aston.
Cllr Paul Evans
Chairman
Church & Chetwynd Aston Shadow Parish Council,
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Temporary Road Closure - Liddles Bank Split To A518 Junction, Newport
Please note information that outlines the traffic management arrangements for a temporary road closure along Liddles Bank Split To A518 Junction, Newport.
Balfour Beatty on behalf of Telford & Wrekin Council are planning to undertake highway improvement works. The work is set to commence on Wednesday 7th October 2026 and will last for a duration of 6 days between the hours of 09:30am and 14:30pm with an end date of Monday 12th October 2026.
The diversion route for vehicular traffic travelling in all directions will be signed on site.
First meeting of the Church & Chetwynd Aston Parish Shadow Council.
The first formal meeting of the Shadow Council for the new Church and Chetwynd Aston Parish is scheduled for 28th September 2026. During this meeting, we will elect the chair and vice chair, discuss adopting the Terms of Reference and Standing Orders, and agree on future meeting dates. As the new council will officially come into effect on 1st April 2026, the Shadow Council is focused on preparing policies, budget, precept, staffing, and more. For the agenda, please visit our meeting page.