Thefts in Great Witley and Wichenford
Incident Number 00080_I_22012022 The first trailer was stolen from a yard in Great Witley on 22nd January at approx 5am – Twin axle Ivor Williams trailer. Incident Number 00531_I_24012022 The second […]
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Welcome to the website of Astley and Dunley Parish Council
Astley and Dunley Parish with riverside Astley Burf on the River Severn, site of the Hamptsall Inn. Associations with Civil War and Prince Rupert 1642 and King Charles 1644. Locally famous Andrew Yarranton born at Larford, a royalist, agricultural engineer, built canals, locks, iron workings, blast furnace, near Sharpley Pool close to Glazen Bridge now recognised by English Heritage as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Yarhampton house, Astley Towne house, Longmore Hill farm, Bull Hill farm and the gothic style Pool House are of historical interest. Nearby, the 220 mile long River Severn used in middle ages to transport coal, etc., and scene of a tragic ferry disaster – 9 killed – in 1919. Astley Hall, former home of Sir Stanley Baldwin.
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St Michael’s Church Abberley
/in Neighbourhood Watch /by RogerDue to Covid restrictions and Omicron, St Michael’s Church (Grade II listed) in Abberley is locked 48 hours before and 48 hours after each service to ensure the safety of […]
Potential incident in Astley.
/in Neighbourhood Watch /by RogerPlease be aware when de-icing your car on a cold frosty morning. I received the following from one of our residents. At approximately 7:30am (14/1/22) I went out to the […]
Neighbourhood Watch – 2 burglaries in Astley Burf and Martley
/in Neighbourhood Watch /by RogerBurglary in Astley Burf Incident number 00353_I_05012022 A burglary happened sometime between 18th December 2021 to 2nd January 2022 at a property in Astley Burf. The unknown person/s have broken a glass panel […]
Sign up to Neighbourhood Matters… your community messaging service.
/in Neighbourhood Watch /by RogerSign up to Neighbourhood Matters… your community messaging service. Neighbourhood Matters enables residents and businesses and community groups to keep in touch with local policing teams. Through Neighbourhood Matters […]