Category: Finance and budget

184 Finance and budget posts found.

Finance report shows £34m of spending reductions so far

24/08/2023

In the first three months of the new financial year, Shropshire Council reports that it already expects to achieve over £34 million…

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New Customer Service Centre opening times to take effect from next week

17/08/2023

Shropshire Council’s Customer Service Centre (CSC) opening times are changing from Monday 21 August, creating more time for targeted, outbound calling to…

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Year end overspend reduces by £1.5m despite inflation and service pressures

31/05/2023

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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£2.1m of cost of living support delivered to Shropshire residents since October 2022

22/05/2023

Shropshire Council has delivered over £2 million of additional support for residents from the Household Support Fund provided by the Government since…

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Cost of Living payment: £301 on the way for eligible households

25/04/2023

Many of the lowest-income households will get new Cost of Living Payments from the Government, as bills and food costs remain high…

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What will the spring Budget mean for your energy bills?

20/03/2023
Cost of living

Last Wednesday’s Budget announcement by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt included an extension to the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) for a further three…

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Free school meals support to continue in Easter holidays as part of £4.1m package to support households with cost of living

15/03/2023
Cost of living

Families in Shropshire who currently receive free school meals during school term time will continue to receive support over the Easter holiday…

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Energy bills support for off-grid households

08/03/2023
Thermostat

The Government has opened online application portals for its Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding and Alternative Fuel Payments for those who…

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Shropshire Council contacts over 25,000 residents with cost of living support

03/03/2023

Shropshire Council has reached a milestone in the number of proactive contacts they have made with residents as part of their cost…

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Eligible for the Government’s Warm Homes Discount? Make sure you apply by 28 February

22/02/2023
Rising living costs

The Government’s Warm Homes Discount is a £150 reduction on energy bills. It is available to people who receive the Guarantee Credit…

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