Category: Finance and budget

210 Finance and budget posts found.

Set up a council tax Direct Debit to receive energy rebate quickly

21/03/2022
Energy rebate infographic

Shropshire Council is urging billpayers to set up a Direct Debit to pay their council tax, to ensure those who are eligible…

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Shropshire residents and businesses urged to share experience of 2022 floods to build case for flood protection 

01/03/2022
A flooded home in Melverley - February 2022

People in Shropshire are being urged to share their experience of flooding in the county. This follows the latest devastating floods to…

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Advice and support for those affected by recent floods 

25/02/2022
Bridgnorth flooding - Feb 2022

As the floods start to subside across the county, Shropshire Council are reaching out to residents and businesses to offer advice and…

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Extra £59m to be added to Shropshire Council’s highways budget

24/02/2022

An extra £59m will be added to Shropshire Council’s highways budget in the next four years – after the council’s financial strategy…

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Council leaders call for long term solution to flooding along River Severn

24/02/2022
Bridgnorth flooding - Feb 2022

Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council are urging George Eustice, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for emergency…

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Council’s increased support for care providers underlines need for Fair Funding

22/02/2022
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From April 2022 Shropshire Council will be increasing its payments to companies who provide social care, typically for older people, by six…

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Tree planting promise in exchange for council tax ebilling sign-ups

15/02/2022
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People in Shropshire can now support tree planting efforts by opting to receive their council tax bills electronically. Shropshire Council is promising…

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Public health grant “insufficient” to tackle Shropshire’s long-term pressures

10/02/2022

Shropshire Council will receive £12.8m from the Government as part of the public health settlement grant for 2022/23.   This puts the…

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£660,000 discretionary business grant scheme opened

07/02/2022

A fresh round of discretionary business grant funding worth almost £700,000 has been launched by Shropshire Council in a bid to support…

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Reminder for people struggling this winter to access finance and welfare support

27/01/2022
5 Ways to Winter Wellness infographic

Those who are eligible for extra support this winter are being reminded that there is still help available. Shropshire Council received over…

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