Bayston Hill Parish Council are considering taking over the running and upkeep of Bayston Hill Library. Shropshire Council are no longer in a financial position to do so.

Due to fluctuating costs of things like energy, staff and rates we can only base the estimated increase on current costs. Therefore, we would expect the money needed to increase over time.

In order to do this we would have to increase the precept, which is the portion of your council tax that you pay annually to Bayston Hill Parish Council.

Based on what we know now we would be adding approx. £15.63 (30p per house per week) to your bills. This would be for the library alone and does not factor in any other increases for projects we already have ongoing.

This is a big decision so Bayston Hill Parish Council would like your opinion.

Bayston Hill Library Consultation – Fill in form

Respondents must live in Bayston Hill. Deadline for responses is 31^st August 2026.

You can submit this online via our website www.baystonhillparishcouncil.gov.uk, you will also find a link on our facebook page.

This flyer can be returned to The Parish Office, Lyth Hill Road.

Any questions?       We will be at The Parade providing more information on

Friday 7^th August 10am-12pm

Monday 10^th August 5pm – 7pm

Saturday 22^nd 10am-12pm

Wednesday 26^th August 10am-12pm

We will be at Bayston Hill Library on Friday 21^st August between 10am – 12pm