Category: Finance and budget

169 Finance and budget posts found.

Government settlement confirms council’s budget direction 

20/12/2022

Shropshire Council’s budget plans will not see any fundamental change, following the announcement of the Government’s budget settlement for councils on Monday…

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Become a co-opted independent member of Audit Committee

20/12/2022

Do you live in Shropshire and have practical experience in financial management or accountancy? We’re looking for just such a person to…

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Your views sought on council budget plans 

19/12/2022
Money

Plans by Shropshire Council to close its budget gap, manage the impacts of inflation, deliver priorities in the Shropshire Plan and bring…

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Increase in financial support for foster carers

16/12/2022
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From 1 April 2023, the amount Shropshire Council pays foster carers will significantly increase in a bid to encourage more people to…

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Budget proposals close record gap: savings to manage inflation increases and ongoing consequences of pandemic 

06/12/2022

Shropshire Council is to propose a transformation and efficiency programme that will clear the way for delivering The Shropshire Plan and bring…

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Inflation, cost of living and more demand pressures on council budget

23/11/2022
Money

The rising cost of living, inflation and energy costs mean Shropshire Council is now working to reduce an overspend of around £11…

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£2.1m of targeted support to Shropshire residents to help with cost of living

07/11/2022
Cost of living help graphic

A new package of measures has been created by Shropshire Council to support vulnerable and low income households in the county as…

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Free school meals holiday support extended until end of spring term

03/11/2022

Children in receipt of benefits-related free school meals in Shropshire will now continue to receive support with food costs during the school…

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A very Warm Welcome offered across Shropshire   

24/10/2022
Warm Welcome this winter - infographic

More than 80 community spaces and council buildings will be offering a Warm Welcome to Shropshire residents this autumn and winter.     The…

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Changes to car parking charges from 31 October 2022

20/10/2022
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Small increases in charges for Shropshire Council’s car parks and on-street parking areas come into effect on Monday 31 October 2022.  Under the…

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