Shropshire Council has made an application to the Government for a capitalisation direction, allowing it to generate capital receipts to fund its…
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Shropshire Council request to release funding for transformation
Shropshire Council awarded more than £650,000 to enhance walking and cycling infrastructure

Shropshire Council has been awarded more than £650,000 from Active Travel England as part of a nationwide effort to promote active travel…
3,500 responses to budget consultation shape proposal to close budget gap
Over 3,500 residents, businesses and other stakeholders responded to Shropshire Council’s budget consultation, setting out proposals to save more than £8m from…
Shrewsbury park and ride set to run more frequently

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will next week (12 February 2025) be asked to agree improvements to Shrewsbury park and ride service – with…
Shropshire Council publishes plans to close budget gap in 2025/26
Shropshire Council has published its draft Medium Term Financial Strategy, with plans to close an £11.8m budget gap in 2025/26, after examining…
Shropshire Council responds to 2025/26 Local Government Financial Settlement
Shropshire Council is reviewing the detail in this week’s local government financial settlement for 2025/26, but is not expecting the announcement to…
Council and Partners in Care express concerns on potential consequences to care sector, following increase in National Insurance Contribution
Shropshire Council, in collaboration with Partners in Care, has expressed significant concerns regarding the recent government announcements on the rise in employers…
Public’s views wanted on possible ideas for budget savings
Like councils across the country, Shropshire Council faces more difficult decisions and wants your views on these as it seeks to become…
Themes for budget consultation set out as council plans savings
Shropshire Council has published themes for consultation to help further reduce its budget next year, as it continues to face a very…
Successful biochar event at Ludlow Library attracts around 100 attendees

Shropshire Council’s recent biochar event held at Ludlow Library was a resounding success, drawing around 100 participants keen to learn about biochar…