Introduction

Like councils all over the country, Shropshire Council’s day-to-day budget is under pressure, especially as a growing number of people need essential services, like social care (for adults and children), which accounts for almost 80% of its budget.

To save money, the council has already made some tough choices such as charging for garden waste collections, reducing road repairs, making changes to CCTV monitoring and moving out of its energy hungry headquarters to a smaller and more sustainable building. 

The exact figure for next year’s budget isn’t clear yet, but the council expects more savings will be needed.

The proposals set out in this consultation will impact on services the council delivers but may not go far enough to deliver the balanced budget it is legally required to set.

The outcome of this consultation will be considered alongside the total local government settlement amount to decide the next steps the council must take.

The council is asking you for your opinions on more changes to help further reduce day-to-day spending in 2025/26. This survey includes proposals that have been discussed by all party group leaders on Shropshire Council, as ideas they would like the public to have their say on.

Click on the ‘How to get involved’ tab to take part in the online survey, this is the most efficient way to take part.

Documents

• Budget Consultation 25-26 Print Version-1.pdf
• Social media toolkit - budget consultation.pdf

If you need help in navigating the document please call in at one of our Shropshire Local sites, speak to your local library or call us on 0345 678 9077 and we'll be happy to assist you. You can also respond to this engagement survey in writing:

• Email: TellUs@shropshire.gov.uk
• Post: Feedback and Insight Team, Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shropshire SY2 6ND

If you'd like the survey in an alternative format, please email TellUs@shropshire.gov.uk and describe the support you need to allow you to respond.

Please note that only one response per device will be possible, so if more than one person in your household wishes to respond, please use different devices to do so, or if you have only one device available please submit any additional responses using one of the methods above.

Your views will form part of a report which will be considered by full council when they discuss and agree on the final budget.