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Residents’ Update: Dr’s Meadow Incident

By Maxine Baker Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

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Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council Contributor

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Residents’ Update: Dr’s Meadow Incident

What Has Happened

Following reports of possible rat poison at Dr’s Meadow, Shropshire Council officers attended the site and removed all visible poison they could identify. Although every effort has been made to clear the area, the Council cannot guarantee that all traces have been removed.

Advice to Residents

Shropshire Council has completed the remedial action available to it. The Parish Council is informing residents of the issue and asks anyone visiting Dr’s Meadow to exercise appropriate caution. Parents and pet owners should be particularly vigilant and take any precautions they consider necessary.

Police Investigation

Any information that may relate to the investigation should be directed to the police, who are leading this aspect of the matter. Incident reference: 495/1/10102026.

Further Updates

The Parish Council will share further updates as they become available.

Contact Information

Maxine Baker

  • 07927015869

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