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Local people encouraged to volunteer and make a difference in their community

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As Volunteers’ Week celebrates the people who give their time to support communities across the UK, Lawley and Overdale Parish Council is encouraging people to get involved in local projects and activities across the parish.

The Parish Council is seeking volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to support a range of initiatives, including community events, environmental projects, community initiatives and other activities that help make the parish great.

Councillor Mark Boylan, Chair of Lawley and Overdale Parish Council, said: “Volunteers’ Week is an opportunity to recognise the difference people can make when they give their time, skills and enthusiasm to causes they care about.

“I would like to thank everyone who has volunteered with the Parish Council in the past, as well as those who continue to support us today. Without our volunteers, many of the activities, events and community projects we deliver would not be possible.

“We are always looking to welcome new volunteers. Whether you can spare a few hours each year or would like to get involved more regularly, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference.”

Volunteering offers a range of benefits, from meeting new people and developing new skills to helping shape local initiatives and improving the area for everyone.

The Parish Council hopes that Volunteers’ Week will inspire more people to explore ways of supporting projects across the area. They are particularly looking for volunteers to support the programme of community events throughout the year, with roles including assisting activities, helping with traffic management, litter picking and supporting event teams.

Anyone interested in finding out more about volunteering opportunities with the Parish Council is encouraged to contact enquiries@lawleyoverdale.org.uk or call 01952 507865.

Residents invited to join community spring clean

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A parish council team member and local resident, who also volunteers as a Street Champion, during a community litter pick

A parish council team member and local resident, who also volunteers as a Street Champion, during a community litter pick

Lawley and Overdale Parish Council are encouraging residents to come together later this month for a community litter pick as part of the Great British Spring Clean.

The parish council has joined the national campaign run by Keep Britain Tidy and will host a community litter pick on Sunday 22 March 2026 from 10:30am to 12noon starting at the Parish Office (Leonard Smith House, Unit 2, West Centre Way, Lawley, Telford, TF3 5HT).

Volunteers of all ages are welcome and all litter picking equipment will be provided.

The event is a great way for residents to make an immediate, visible difference in their local area while meeting neighbours and getting some fresh air.

Mark Boylan, Chair of Lawley and Overdale Parish Council, said: “We’re thrilled to be part of the Great British Spring Clean this year. The litter pick is a fantastic way for our community to come together and take pride in where we live.

“Every effort helps towards making the area a place we can all be proud of. Even a short amount of time can make a real impact.

“We’d love to see a strong turnout on the day with residents of all ages getting involved. Let’s show what the parish can achieve when we work together.”

The Great British Spring Clean is the UK’s largest mass-action environmental campaign and takes place from Friday 13 to Sunday 29 March across the UK.

Since launching the campaign in 2016, more than 4.5 million bags of litter have been pledged for collection, with hundreds of thousands of volunteers taking part last year.

Residents who can’t attend on the day can still support the campaign by organising their own litter pick or making a pledge via the Keep Britain Tidy website: Great British Spring Clean | Keep Britain Tidy 

For more information, to register for the community litter pick or to borrow equipment for your own litter pick, email enquiries@lawleyoverdale.org.uk.

Mobile Police Surgery – 18th November 4-5pm

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Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be conducting a Police Surgery at CO-OP, Milners Lane, Dawley Bank, Telford TF4 2JH on Tuesday 18th November 2025 between 4-5pm.

Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what they are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.

Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you there. For more information please contact lawleyandoverdale.snt@westmercia.police.uk

FREE Easter Trail – Tuesday 15th April 2025

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We will soon be hosting our annual Easter Trail, held in the Lawley Community Garden.

Ourselves and BVT in Lawley Village will be looking forward to seeing some of you there!

No registration required, just turn up anytime between 10.00am – 12.00pm. Children 16 and under (must be accompanied by an adult) are invited to explore the Community Garden and look to locate clues and win a free chocolate treat.

Thanks to Councillor Luke Lewis, Cllr Zona Hannington and Cllr Erin Aston for contributing some of their Councillor Pride Funding to provide the chocolate treat for participants of the trail.