Shropshire Council has today (26 February 2026) agreed its budget for 2026/27 at a meeting of Full Council, marking an important step as the…
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Shropshire Council sets budget for 2026/27
Full Council agrees Council Tax rise
Following years of real-term reductions in funding from central government, Shropshire Council has today Thursday (26 February 2026) announced that Council Tax will go up…
Shropshire Council awarded Exceptional Financial Support from Government
Shropshire Council has been awarded Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) from the Government for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 financial years. Heather Kidd, Leader…
Cabinet supports first phase of devolution to town and parish councils
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has today (Wednesday 11 February 2026) confirmed its continued commitment to devolving services and decision-making to town and parish…
Shropshire Council deeply disappointed as Government confirms unfair funding settlement
Shropshire Council has expressed its strong disappointment following yesterday’s (9 February 2026) confirmation of the Government’s funding settlement for local authorities. The…
Shropshire Council launches new sponsorship opportunities
Shropshire Council has announced a new sponsorship programme, offering businesses and organisations the chance to support some of its cultural and leisure…
Shropshire Council Executive Director to stand down
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, James Walton, has confirmed that he is leaving Shropshire Council at the end of this month (January 2026) after 26 years at the authority. James became Executive Director in…
Work begins on new biochar plant in Ludlow
Construction work has begun today (Monday 26 January 2026) on Shropshire Council’s new biochar plant at Coder Road Business Park in Ludlow. Initial on‑site activity has focused…
Whitchurch Civic Centre redevelopment plans set to be paused
Plans to redevelop Whitchurch Civic Centre and create a new, modern, fit-for-purpose and energy-efficient building are set to be paused after Shropshire…
Shropshire Council to consider key financial reports amid challenging times
Shropshire Council is set to consider two crucial financial reports – the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and the Capital Plan – in upcoming meetings of the Transformation…
