People who own second homes in Shropshire are due to face a doubling in council tax from 2024 to help ease housing…
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Plans for doubling council tax for owners of second homes, to help ease housing pressures
Energy bills support on the way for households with alternative sources
The Government has released details of forthcoming help with energy bills for those who do not have a relationship with an energy…
Government settlement confirms council’s budget direction
Shropshire Council’s budget plans will not see any fundamental change, following the announcement of the Government’s budget settlement for councils on Monday…
Become a co-opted independent member of Audit Committee
Do you live in Shropshire and have practical experience in financial management or accountancy? We’re looking for just such a person to…
Your views sought on council budget plans
Plans by Shropshire Council to close its budget gap, manage the impacts of inflation, deliver priorities in the Shropshire Plan and bring…
Increase in financial support for foster carers
From 1 April 2023, the amount Shropshire Council pays foster carers will significantly increase in a bid to encourage more people to…
Budget proposals close record gap: savings to manage inflation increases and ongoing consequences of pandemic
Shropshire Council is to propose a transformation and efficiency programme that will clear the way for delivering The Shropshire Plan and bring…
Inflation, cost of living and more demand pressures on council budget
The rising cost of living, inflation and energy costs mean Shropshire Council is now working to reduce an overspend of around £11…
£2.1m of targeted support to Shropshire residents to help with cost of living
A new package of measures has been created by Shropshire Council to support vulnerable and low income households in the county as…
Free school meals holiday support extended until end of spring term
Children in receipt of benefits-related free school meals in Shropshire will now continue to receive support with food costs during the school…
