Welcome to Upper Arley Parish Council

The Parish covers a mainly rural area in the north of Worcestershire, in the Wyre Forest District. The River Severn flows through the Parish, and quite a large area, particularly to the west of the river, forms part of the ancient Forest of Wyre.

The Parish itself is made up of three small villages - Upper Arley itself, Pound Green and Shatterford.

Arley lies on the banks of the river, and welcomes large numbers of visitors, particularly to its church, the Arley Arboretum, and the peaceful banks of the Severn.

Shatterford is well known for the Shatterford Lakes and Wildlife Park, and the Bellmans Cross Public House and restaurant.

Pound Green has its ancient Common, as well as attracting cyclists and walkers to the forest glades and paths.

A feature of the Parish is the Severn Valley Railway, running along the west bank of the River Severn. Arley Station brings thousands of visitors to the area every year.

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West Mercia Police and Crime Panel – Independent Lay Member

We are looking for one member of the public to serve as an independent lay co-opted 
member of the West Mercia Police and Crime Panel for a four-year term. The Panel covers 
the geographical areas of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and 
Worcestershire. Support for the Panel is provided by Worcestershire County Council. 
The Panel is part of the governance arrangements for policing in the West Mercia area.  Its 
role is to maintain a regular check and balance on the performance of the directly-elected 
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.  
The role of the Panel Member is an important and demanding one.  The commitment 
required from a Panel Member will vary but is expected to average one day a month 
(including preparation time).  Meetings will generally be held during normal working hours at 
venues throughout the West Mercia police force area. 
All Panel members can claim a reasonable amount for travelling and subsistence expenses 
and will receive induction and other appropriate training.  This is not a paid position. 
The Panel wishes to reflect the breadth of communities in West Mercia and welcomes 
applications from all eligible people (there are some exceptions which are listed in the 
application pack). 
Applications from people with experience (in paid or unpaid roles) in community safety, 
victim support, criminal justice and related issues would be particularly welcomed.  
Applicants must be resident in or work within the West Mercia police force area.  
If you wish to find out more information about the West Mercia Police and Crime Panel and for 
details on the application process, please visit our website:  
West Mercia Police and Crime Panel | Worcestershire County Council 
Please return applications by 5pm on Friday 16 May 2025 either by email to: 
sjmorris@worcestershire.gov.uk  
or by post to:  
Samantha Morris, Interim Democratic Governance and Scrutiny Manager, 
Worcestershire County Council, 
County Hall 
Spetchley Road 
Worcester 
WR5 2NP
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Images of Upper Arley

Shatterford Village Hall View of Arley View from St. Peter's Church, Upper Arley
Italian Garden Arley Arboretum Arley Arboretum River Severn from Arley Footbridge

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