News | Hadnall Parish Council

12th June 2025

The BBC has released the following update:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd628wy149jo

Action will be taken in a Shropshire village to reduce the risk of flooding.

It follows serious flash flooding in Hadnall last autumn and winter which prompted Severn Trent to carry out "detailed investigations into the local sewer systems".

People living in the village had previously complained of sewage coming up through drains and entering their homes, gardens and streets.

Severn Trent said it had worked with Shropshire Council and work would be carried out to reduce the amount of water entering the system.

The company said it discovered the local pumping station could become overwhelmed because too much water is entering the system at once.

This included rainwater, groundwater, and waste water, it said, which put extra pressure on the pumps.

It said its survey also revealed the system drains too slowly, "meaning even light or frequent rain can cause problems".

To solve these problems, Severn Trent said it would take steps to reduce the amount of groundwater and rainwater entering the waste water system.

It said it would also consider replacing the main pipe, to increase capacity.

The company said the major construction work would begin next year, but it would look at "short-term measures to protect homes" in the meantime.

Hadnall Parish Council welcomed the news and also said a recent drop-in event to discuss the problems had been "a positive step in rebuilding trust and ensuring residents are kept informed".

Andy Giddings

BBC News, West Midlands

Published

11 June 2025

Parish Council vacancies

27th May 2025

Could you be a parish councillor? There are so many benefits to this role. Apart from bi-monthly meetings, you can commit as much or as little time as you like, to suit your availability.

Obviously, your involvement would benefit your local community. But here's what it can also do for you:

Give you valuable experience in Local Government and the Public Sector.
Provide opportunities for Career Development, by working with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Give you a voice to shape local community policy.
Enable practical experience in diverse areas, advocating change.
Develop valuable skills in communication and leadership.

For more information, contact the Clerk or any of the councillors for an informal chat.

Update on flooding issues May 2025

19th May 2025

Latest update (May 2025):

A community drop-in event with Severn Trent Water was recently held with around 100 attendees.
The Hadnall project has been approved by the Severn Trent Programme Board. This is great news, as it is now not a matter of if but when the work will go ahead.
Key aims include separating surface water from foul water systems and upgrading the pumping station.
Rising main rehabilitation is planned and may extend to Battlefield, pending further testing and planning.
Work is expected to begin in the New Year, with a dedicated team and communications support to inform residents.
Ongoing investigations are assessing the water catchment, including potential issues with pressure spikes and system leaks.
Surveys include private drainage checks, pond analysis, and scoping for non-return valves and protection devices.
Severn Trent is planning that the infrastructure improvements will accommodate future growth.
Shropshire Council and the parish council are actively involved, with an upcoming update meeting to be held by SC Flooding Officer John Bellis.
Overall message: Progress is being made, and Severn Trent is fully committed to resolving flooding issues while preparing infrastructure for long-term development.

Parish council vacancies

17th April 2025

There are currently three vacant seats for Hadnall and the parish council will have the opportunity to co-opt to fill these seats at the May meeting. If you are interested, please get in touch for an informal chat about what the role entails. Just contact the Clerk or any of the new or retiring councillors.

Invitation

15th April 2025

You’re warmly invited to the Annual Community Meeting for Hadnall at 7pm on Monday 12th May in the Village Hall – and we’d love to see you there!

This is your chance to meet fellow parishioners and local councillors, raise any questions or concerns, and share your ideas and hopes for the future of our Parish.

We also invite any local groups and organisations to present an update on their activities through the last year and any plans for the future.

This will be followed by the first meeting of the newly-elected parish council. There are vacant seats yet to be filled, so if you are interested please get in touch for more information. You don’t need any special qualifications – just a genuine interest in your local area.

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