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  4 August 2026 - Recreation

  Annscroft Play Area

  A new climbing frame and outdoor gym equipment has now been installed at Annscroft Play Area, ready for the school summer holidays.

• 18 March 2026 - Recreation

  Annscroft Play Area Improvements

  Longden Parish Council is planning to install new play and outdoor gym equipment at Annscroft play area. We would like to hear your thoughts on the designs submitted and they will be on display at Annscroft Church Vestry from 3 - 6pm on Wednesday 22nd April, followed by the Parish Meeting.

• 8 October 2025 - Recreation

  Wheel-friendly path at Annscroft Play Area

  Update - the new path at Annscroft play area has been completed! It will make it much easier for people with pushchairs, bikes and wheelchairs to access the play equipment at the top of the field. The grassed area alongside has been reseeded and will soon recover.

• 15 July 2025 - Transport

  20mph Longden School Zone – Update

  Shropshire Council has started work on the traffic calming measures in Longden. They are still waiting for some key equipment so the scheme will not be completed during half-term but the disruptive road closures are being carried out whilst the roads are quieter.

• 18 June 2025 - Planning

  Neighbourhood Plan – Call for Sites

  Update and Call for Sites The Neighbourhood Plan steering group has agreed a set of criteria to assess sites for housing. If you believe you have land suitable for development, in line with those criteria, please contact the Parish Clerk by 29th August 2025.

• 4 March 2025 - Planning

  Neighbourhood Plan Survey – Site assessment criteria

  On Thursday 27th February we welcomed residents, landowners and businesses to a drop-in event to ask for comments on our draft Site Assessment Criteria. We are aware that not everyone was able to attend so have made the survey available online until 31 March 25.

• 18 February 2025 - Climate

  Volunteers Wanted for Local Nature Recovery projects

  The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries, suffering from poor soil management, chemical use, and pollution. This has led to a decline in birds, small mammals, and insects. Longden Parish Council wants to help. We need your support to nurture existing sites and create new habitats.