PARISH PRECEPT - Holmer and Shelwick members resolved to reduce the parish precept, which would mean that residents within the parish would pay less on their parish rates for 2004/5. The council had managed to make savings in their budget due to the hard work of members. They also hoped to commence the clearance of one of the historic pools in the area. The council is grateful to members who are arranging for the work to be done at little cost, and for the assistance of local firms and individuals in carrying out the project.