Community Resource

01/09/2026

🏡 Selattyn & Gobowen Housing Needs Survey is LIVE!

Following our announcement earlier this year, Selattyn & Gobowen Parish Council and Community Resource is pleased to confirm that our Housing Needs Survey is now open.

👉 Complete the survey online:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/selattyngobowen

The survey has been commissioned to help us build a clear picture of the housing needs within our parish. The evidence gathered will help the Parish Council when discussing proposals with developers, responding to planning application consultations and, potentially, developing a neighbourhood plan.

📅 The survey is open until 30th September 2026.

We would like to hear from anyone with a local connection, including people who currently live in the parish and those who may have moved away because suitable or affordable housing was not available locally.

Whether you're:
🏠 Looking to move into your first home
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Starting or growing a family
⬇️ Thinking about downsizing
♿ Looking for more suitable or accessible accommodation
👨‍⚕️ Working locally in an important community role
👪 A family member, carer or part of someone's local support network

…we want to hear from you.

Your responses are anonymous. The survey will be analysed by Craig Bethel, Shropshire’s Rural Housing Enabler, and no identifying information will be included in the report or shared with the Parish Council.

Physical copies will be delivered to households within the Village Green newsletter, if you don't receive a village green newsletter you can pick up a paper survey from the following places:

All Saints Church
Gobowen Library
Gobowen Primary School
Selattyn Primary School
St Mary’s Church
The Docks
The Last Inn

This is an important opportunity to help ensure that future housing reflects the needs of our local community. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

📣 Your voice matters. Please take part and help shape the future of our parish.

The aim is to identify and understand housing need from those with a local connection, as well as collecting how residents feel about homes that are developed specifically to fulfil local need. 

01/09/2026

Selattyn, have your say!

Community Resource, a Shropshire charity, has been asked by Selattyn and Gobowen Parish Council to run an independent housing needs survey.

If you live in or have a local connection to Selattyn and are considering alternative housing within the parish, we encourage you to complete the survey. This is a rare opportunity for the parish council to understand the level and type of housing need in the community.

The results will be analysed by Community Resource’s Rural Housing Enabler and reported to the parish council as anonymous data.

Complete the survey online: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/selattyngobowen/

Pick up a paper survey from:
All Saints Church
Gobowen Library
Gobowen Primary School
Selattyn Primary School
St Mary’s Church
The Docks
The Last Inn

Closing date: Wednesday 30 September
Learn more about Community Resource’s Rural Housing Enabler at: www.community-resource.org.uk/rhehub

Gobowen Central Library and Hub Selattyn CE Primary School The Cross Keys, Selattyn. The Last Inn Hengoed

Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin’s Rural Housing Enabler supports rural communities to consider their affordable housing options.

26/08/2026

Huge congratulations to Hanna for completing the Ellesmere 10K and raising an amazing £330 for Community Resource!

We're incredibly proud of her achievement and grateful to everyone who has donated and supported her. Every pound raised stays local, helping people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin stay independent and connected.

There's still time to donate 👉

Donate via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2124539118947209/

Donate via JustGiving: https://www.justgiving.com/page/hanna-clarke-ellesmere-10k

21/08/2026

We're delighted to welcome Deborah Mitchell as our guest speaker for Ladies Who Lunch for Good.

Founder and CEO of Heaven Skincare, Deborah has grown a Shropshire business into an internationally recognised skincare brand. At Ladies Who Lunch for Good, she'll share her journey with Heaven Skincare, reflect on her experiences as a woman in business, and discuss keeping the company's head office and product development rooted in Shropshire as the brand has grown.

Join us on Friday 2 October for an afternoon of networking, inspiration and fundraising in support of local communities.

Find out more and book your place: https://community-resource.org.uk/ladies-who-lunch-for-good/

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18/08/2026

Would you feel confident setting clear boundaries in your role as a volunteer or staff member?

Our Professional Conduct and Boundaries training is designed for volunteers and staff working in charities, community groups and voluntary organisations across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin who work with service users, partners and other organisations.

This introductory session explores what professionalism means in practice, how to communicate clearly across different channels, and how to recognise when professional boundaries may be slipping. Participants will also learn techniques for effective listening and handling difficult conversations.

📅 Wednesday 16 September
🕙 6:30pm to 8pm
📍 Online

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/professional-conduct-boundaries-tickets-1990159140563

This subsidised training is organised by the Voluntary and Community Support Team at Community Resource, delivered in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council Community Services and Support Staffordshire, and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

16/08/2026

When Hanna signed up for the Ellesmere 10K, she set herself a fundraising target of £150.

Thanks to your incredible support, we've already reached it!

We're so grateful to everyone who has donated, shared the fundraiser and cheered Hanna on. Your support will help Community Resource continue its work with people and communities across Shropshire.

Can we reach £275 before the starting line?

If you'd like to help us go the extra mile, you can support Hanna here:

➡https://www.facebook.com/donate/2124539118947209
or
➡ https://www.justgiving.com/page/hanna-clarke-ellesmere-10k

Thank you for supporting

14/08/2026

Are you looking for practical ways to measure the impact of your activities and services?

Our Impact Measurement training is designed for volunteers and staff working in charities, community groups and voluntary organisations across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin who want to better understand and evidence their impact.

This introductory session explores what impact means, why impact measurement is important and how organisations can start measuring the difference they make. Participants will also learn practical approaches to assessing impact and collecting evidence to support funding applications, reporting and future planning.

📅 Thursday 10 September
🕙 10am to 11.30am
📍 Online

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-measurement-free-spaces-available-tickets-1989003432810

This subsidised training is organised by the Voluntary and Community Support Team at Community Resource, delivered in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council Community Services and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

12/08/2026

Would you know when a role needs a DBS check or which type of check is appropriate?

Our Introduction to the DBS webinar is is designed for volunteers and staff working in charities, community groups and voluntary organisations across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

This introductory session, delivered by Becky Haines, DBS Regional Outreach Adviser for the West Midlands, explores the different types of criminal record checks available, what makes a role eligible for a DBS check and the support and services offered by the DBS.

📅 Wednesday 9 September
🕐 6pm to 7pm
📍 Online

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disclosure-and-barring-service-introductory-webinar-free-to-attend-tickets-1992565309479

This subsidised training is organised by the Voluntary and Community Support Team at Community Resource, delivered in partnership with the Disclosure and Barring Service.