Below is the vision statement of how we would like the parish to look by 2038.

It is 2038 and Pontesbury parish still retains its largely rural character whilst having enhanced the range of services and facilities offered to all age groups. It has safeguarded the much loved rural environment partly by only a modest population increase with new development mainly confined to Pontesbury village but with some infilling elsewhere, providing low-cost/affordable housing to meet the needs of young people wishing to remain in the parish.

To encourage a wider demographic composition some employment opportunities have been created, mainly in the service sector. The attractive landscape of woodlands, hedges, hills and undulating countryside including the AONB has encouraged more visitors who have provided diversification opportunities for farmers. Increased tree planting and mini-dam projects have reduced flooding risks. Pontesbury Parish has assisted Shropshire Council in their target of being carbon neutral by 2030.

The availability of high-speed broadband throughout the parish has aided businesses and helped more people to work from home and so contributed to a reduction in commuter traffic along the A488. The hub building with its ultra-fast broadband offers much support and development opportunities for new local business.

Measures have been taken to alleviate traffic problems including more parking spaces at Hall Bank and speed restrictions in most residential areas throughout the Parish. Public and community transport initiatives have been explored and implemented. All new houses built in the parish include an electric charging point.

Improved leisure facilities for all age groups have been developed, partly by better use of green spaces and opening up more waymarked footpaths to allow more residents and visitors to enjoy the attractive rural landscape. The village halls and community hub continue to be well used, providing vital social meeting places and activities for all ages which help to sustain the much-valued community spirit and reduce social isolation of elderly/disabled residents. Pontesbury continues to be a Dementia friendly village. The community hub continues to play a strong role in providing information and support for local residents.

For its size, Pontesbury continues to have a wide range of services which have been sustained by the increased population and growing number of tourists who both enjoy the attractive rural landscape which is still largely maintained by the farming community whose efforts will require further support in the future.