Pattingham & Patshull Parish Council
General Information
|
Population |
| Total Population |
2,258 (2004 Estimate) |
| No. Over 60 |
23.3% |
| No. Under 18 |
23.3% |
| No. BME |
Below 2.4% |
| Indices of Deprivation |
|
| Area KM2 |
4,355 |
| Population Density KM2 |
0.51 |
| Locality |
Four (Click
for more information) |
| Financial
Information |
| Annual Budget |
|
| Annual Precept |
£47,500.00 |
| Grants Received |
|
| Spending per Resident |
|
| Average Council Tax Band |
£47.18 |
Pattingham & Patshull As It Is Now
The parish of Pattingham and Patshull is an attractive rural
area situated in the South Staffordshire countryside approximately
8 miles from Wolverhampton and 10 miles from Bridgnorth.
Though dormitory housing estates have filled out the village,
but have not hugely altered the centre of the village. The outlook
is still of fields and woodland with views towards the Wrekin
Hills.
Farming still dominates the landscape and the surrounding
countryside. The natural beauty of the area is appreciated by the
local community who are keen to preserve the rural outlook and
would resist significant development of the green belt.
The total population of the parish is 2229, according to the
2001 census, with over 90% living in Pattingham village.
Pattingham village supports a number of local shops including
a family butcher, an ironmonger, a hair salon, men’s and ladies
outfitters, a flower shop and a general store, which incorporates
the Post Office.
Painting classes are held in the village hall, there is a
thriving drama group as well as a village choir.
Other facilities include the playing fields, football pitches,
tennis courts, a children’s play area, St. Chad’s First School, the
Parish Church and also two pubs.
Brief History of Pattingham & Patshull
The parish of Pattingham and Patshull, prior to being included
in the district of South Staffordshire, was included in the Seisdon
Rural District.
In the past the village was nicknamed “the Damson Village”
after the many damson trees that were grown in the area to produce
vegetable dye used in the production of the old paper sugar
bags.
Until recently the community was predominantly engaged in
agriculture but now, like many rural villages in Staffordshire, it
has become a dormitory village for commuters to the industrial West
Midlands.
Links
Contact Details
for the Parish Chairmen & Clerk
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