Lawley and Overdale Parish Council

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

Due to our Picnic in the Park event, the office will be closed today (Thursday 18 June 2026) from 12 noon. 🧺

However, you can find us and Councillors at the event between 4pm and 6pm at Princes End Play Park, so please feel free to come along and say hello! 🥪

The office will reopen as normal on Friday 19 June 2026.

Don’t forget, Tea, Toast and Talk is also taking place tomorrow at the Carpenter Family Centre, Overdale from 9.30am to 11.30am.☕

18/06/2026

🌞 Today's the day🌞

Picnic in the Park takes place this afternoon and we can’t wait to see everyone at Princes End Play Park 🧺

📍 Princes End Play Park
⏰ 4pm - 6pm

Bring your picnic blanket, grab some snacks and enjoy an afternoon full of family fun and entertainment including:

🎪 Circus skills
🏹 Archery and soft axe throwing
🎨 Crafts
🎈 Inflatables
🎭 Face painting
🪄 Magic
🎶 Music and more

Come along and enjoy the fun! 💚

17/06/2026

🏆 The World Cup is here! ⚽

Some people really enjoy the football and others are not so keen. However, for some, major sporting events can be a difficult time at home.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please remember you are not alone and support is available.

Help can be accessed 24/7 across Telford & Wrekin.

💚 Call Telford & Wrekin Domestic Abuse Service: 0800 840 3747
💚 Visit Telford & Wrekin Council’s website: https://www.telford.gov.uk/da
💚 In an emergency, always call 999

🏆 The World Cup is here! While many of us enjoy the football, we know that for some people, major sporting events can be a difficult time at home.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you're not alone. Help is available 24/7 in Telford & Wrekin.
💚 Call Telford & Wrekin Domestic Abuse Service: 0800 840 3747💚 Visit our website: https://orlo.uk/nxex1 💚 In an emergency, always call 999

17/06/2026

Summer Fest, Telford is fast approaching and we’re still looking for fantastic volunteers to help make the day a success!

Could you spare some time to support your community?

We’re looking for help with:
🏹 Running fun family activities (crazy golf, archery & more)
🚦 Supporting traffic management
🚯 Litter picking and keeping the site tidy
🎪 Assisting the event team on the day

Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your help would be greatly appreciated!

👉 If you’d like to get involved, please email: [email protected]

Please like, comment and share with anyone who may be interested 🗨

🗣️ Last call for volunteers 🗣️

Summer Fest is almost here and we’re looking for a few more amazing volunteers to help make this year’s event a huge success!

Could you spare a few hours on Saturday 4 July?

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help with:
🏹 Running family activities (crazy golf, archery and more)
🚦 Traffic management support
🚯 Litter picking and site tidy-up
🎪 Supporting the event team on the day

No experience needed!

Volunteering is a great way to:
✔️ Meet new people
✔️ Support your local community
✔️ Have fun while making a difference

🗓 Saturday 4 July 2026
⏰ 1pm - 7pm
📍 Lawley Village Green

Interested? Send us a message or email [email protected] to get involved.

Please like, comment and share with anyone who may be interested 🗨

17/06/2026

‼️Please note that the Safer Neighbourhood Team mobile Police surgery planned to take place at 11:00am this morning outside the Co-op along Milners Lane, Dawley Bank has been CANCELLED.

Officers will reschedule the surgery as soon as possible.

17/06/2026

Don’t forget to cancel your tickets if you can’t attend!

Our Blackpool coach trip on Tuesday 18 August 2026 has been incredibly popular and is sold out, with a waiting list in place. 🏖️

⚠️ If you’re no longer able to attend, please remember to cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place.

To join the waiting list, just get in touch by email, phone, or via social media message.

16/06/2026

Last night, in partnership with Shropshire prostate cancer support group, we hosted a PSA screening event and what a turnout it was! 👏

An incredible 260 men came along for a simple blood test that could help save their lives. It was fantastic to see people from across the county coming together to prioritise their health and wellbeing.

Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope you all receive reassuring green results. 💚

If you couldn’t make it, you can still:
➡️ Find details of upcoming PSA screening events: https://www.mypsatests.org.uk/Events/
➡️ Order a home test: https://www.mypsatests.org.uk/Orders/

We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our brilliant volunteers, phlebotomists and everyone involved in making the evening such a success.

💡 Prostate cancer is the UK’s most common cancer, with more than 64,000 men diagnosed each year. Let’s keep raising awareness, encouraging conversations and supporting one another.

👨‍⚕ If something doesn’t feel right or you have any concerns, please speak to a healthcare professional.

16/06/2026

🚨 Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) – How you can help 🚨

We are continuing to work with our partners to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in our community. Information from residents is really important and helps us take action where needed.

If you experience or witness ASB, please report it via the website 👇
https://www.westmercia.police.uk/

👮‍♂️ ASB that should be reported to the police:

🎆 Fireworks misuse (see guidance via West Mercia Police)
🚗 Abandoned vehicles
🐾 Aggressive animals or animals used in illegal activity
🍺 Nuisance or disruptive behaviour in public (including street drinking)
📞 Indecent, threatening or offensive phone calls
🏁 Vehicle nuisance (street racing / unlicensed vehicles)

🏡 ASB to report to us or Telford & Wrekin Council:

🚪 Obstructing driveways
🐶 Stray dogs (not injured or dangerous)
🔈Noise from pubs, clubs or construction sites
🗑️ Littering, fly-tipping or hazardous waste
🏘️ Neighbour disputes (noise, barking dogs, parking, boundaries, hedges/trees)
🚶 Trespassing without causing damage or harm

ℹ️ For more guidance visit West Mercia Police: https://www.westmercia.police.uk/

🚨 In an emergency or if there is immediate danger to life or property, always call 999.

🤝 To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers UK on 0800 555 111 or visit their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

Thank you for helping keep our community safe 💙

15/06/2026

🧺 Picnic in the Park checklist ✅

Only a few days to go until our community picnic afternoon at Princes End Play Park 🌿

Don’t forget to bring:

✔️ Picnic food
✔️ Drinks
✔️ Picnic blanket or chairs
✔️ Sunscreen or an umbrella (be ready for all weather!)
✔️ Friends and family

We’ll have plenty of entertainment waiting for you:

✨ Circus skills with ’sLocoCircus
🏹 Archery and soft axe throwing with 4 All Foundation
🎨 Crafts with Creation Station Shrewsbury and Telford
🎈 Inflatables by Premier Bounce
🎭 Face painting and glitter tattoos by Rainbow Faces Ltd
🪄 Magic entertainment by JD Magic
🎶 Music throughout the afternoon

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
⏰ 4pm – 6pm
📍 Princes End Play Park

❤️ Free community fun for all ages – everyone is welcome!