The final figures for the latest financial year show that Shropshire Council’s overspend reduced by £1.5m to finish the financial year 2022/23…
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Year end overspend reduces by £1.5m despite inflation and service pressures
Meet the Leader in Cleobury Mortimer on Thursday 18 May from 10am until midday

Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council, is to host a Meet the Leader event in Cleobury Mortimer next week. Lezley will be…
Have your say on a new political map for Shropshire Council

News from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England New boundaries are being proposed for council electoral divisions in Shropshire Council. The…
Change announced to Shropshire Council’s Cabinet

A change has been announced to Shropshire Council’s Cabinet membership. Rob Gittins has stepped down as Cabinet member for culture and digital,…
Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council, on the National Day of Reflection

Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council, on the National Day of Reflection 2023. “The National Day of Reflection is, first and foremost,…
Changes to reduce overview and scrutiny committees, and align closer with The Shropshire Plan
Shropshire Council is recommending changes to how it organises the work of its overview and scrutiny committees so that it aligns more…
Meet the Leader in Wem on Thursday 16 March from 10am until midday

Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council, is to host a Meet the Leader event in Wem later this month. Lezley will be…
Draft plan published for proposed new walking and cycling routes

People could soon get the chance to share their thoughts about an ambitious proposed network of new and upgraded walking and cycling…
Leader urges BBC bosses to think again on changes to local radio
Lezley Picton, Leader of the Council, has written to the BBC’s head urging a rethink on the broadcaster’s plan to change its…
Councillors make recommendations for tackling poor quality building work

A group of councillors set up last November [2022] to scrutinise longstanding concerns and complaints from residents on new housing developments has…